How to Keep Garden Furniture Dry?

Keeping garden furniture dry is really about helping it dry out rather than sealing it away, since trapped moisture causes far more damage than rain itself. This guide explains why fully waterproof covers pulled tight to the ground create the mould they were meant to prevent, and what a properly vented breathable cover should look like. We cover raising furniture off wet paving, storing cushions so foam does not stay saturated, using canopies and gazebos to keep water off in the first place, and spotting design features that trap water. There is practical advice on winter storage, treating algae, mildew, rust and greyed timber, plus a simple seasonal routine for UK gardens....