Garden Furniture

dazzler101 · 16-05-2025 03:15PM #1

Hi,

I'm in the process of tidying up a decent size garden in a house I purchase last year. There's been a fair bit of work in trimming, cutting and getting it up to scratch, I purchased 4 outdoor chairs recently from jysk that serve their purpose.

Im currently looking at getting a outdoor table, an outdoor sun screen either a parasol (Floating) or gazebo, and a bbq more likely a gas one as quicker to get going. I don't fancy buying something that will need to be replaced in 2/3 years times.

As anyone purchased something of the above that would not recommend, i have been thinking of getting a picnic table as will be handy for having a few people around, and maybe just a small circular table for me mad the misses. she's wants to get the gezebo to cover a part of the patio as out garden gets sun all through the day, I'm thinking a parasol might be better.

Id be happy to hear of any outdoor furniture that was purchased and the regretted soon after.

Cheers.

dazzler101 · 16-05-2025 03:17PM

Apologies for the bad spelling :)

looksee · 16-05-2025 04:13PM

I tend to buy things like that rather randomly, not particularly for make, so I can't help you. Main thing seems to be, will they need to be stored, and do you have storage space.

When you say gazebo do you mean a wooden structure or one of those canvas and metal things? They are a bit of a bind to put up on your own and don't put up with much wind. Also don't get one of the cheaper ones with the 'single' metal frame round the top, at least get one of the ones with the expanding 'trellis' that supports the roof. The ones with the ornamental type corner uprights are a bit of a major production to put up and store, though they are solid and look nice.

Kaybaykwah · 16-05-2025 07:30PM

looksee makes great points.

If you have a decent size yard and can fit a gazebo, whatever type it is, it may be worthwhile if you have company, and it starts raining.

If you need shade for a couple of people, an articulated parasol can be good for moving the canopy as the sun makes its little trip throughout the day.

I remember a thread about a special on Weber barbecues on this forum a while back. It seemed like a good price for a good product. I have one. I also have a patio stove next to our pool. It’s a small 24" diameter steel tub for fires and I've added a grill to protect from embers but to use as a bbq if need be. I mention this because it is nice to fire up and scare away the mosquitoes, and or warm things up. It’s made in France and was pretty cheap here in Canada, and not too big, so I can shlep it lakeside. Le Marquier is the brand.

I also like the two cocoon chairs I got this Spring. Better than a lounge chair, I think.

JohnElky · 17-03-2026 12:54PM

I’d go for weather‑treated wood or metal pieces and add cushions you can pull in quickly. I also stick to lighter furniture so it’s easy to move around for mowing.

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