Maintenance

As the May bank holidays approach, it's time to seize the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your own garden. Whether you have a sprawling green space or a cosy patio, there are endless possibilities for creating memorable moments with family and friends.

Over the past couple of months, the UK has experienced storm after storm, battling extreme weather including high winds, rain and in some places snow. These conditions are enough to cause a lot of interruption, damage, and even bring down trees. So, how can we keep our garden furniture safe, particularly pergolas. 

You’ve just purchased your new White Stores rattan garden furniture. Its stylish yet practical materials are the perfect addition to any outdoor space. But a question we get a lot, is should you cover your rattan garden furniture? We’ve delved into when and why you should cover your garden furniture below.

Unfortunately, the Great British weather isn’t known for being consistent, and sometimes it doesn’t deliver. For those of us eager to use our gardens and enjoy our garden furniture, we’re often found patiently waiting. However, there are plenty of things you can do with your rattan garden furniture whilst the weather is bad.

Whilst almost all of our garden furniture is low maintenance, there are still things you can be doing to optimise your furniture and help it live a long life in your garden and still look as good as new. Check out our top tips below. 

The cold and wet weather that epitomises Autumn and Winter is fast approaching, so you need to be mindful of how your garden might fare in the change in the climate. Although the nights are getting darker earlier, there is still plenty you can get stuck into in the daytime hours to ensure your garden remains in tip-top condition and ready for the return of the warmer months.

Rattan furniture is one of the most popular choices of garden furniture available, mainly due to the fact it needs very little maintenance. Good quality rattan furniture is rust-proof, weather resistant, easy to wipe clean if there are any unavoidable spillages and can be left outside all year round.

With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to get your outdoor space ready. To make the most of your patio, you’ll need garden furniture that’s suitable for the sunshine. With our all-year round collections ranging from rattan garden furniture sets to parasols, there’s a memory waiting to be made.

When we're asked "can I leave rattan furniture outside during the winter?" We always have the same answer…yes. With top-quality synthetic rattan, it is perfectly safe to keep your furniture outside all year round.

Glass Top Tables are the most common type of tables used for garden furniture. This is because of the style and also the sturdiness and practicality of the glass top. However, with temperatures soaring, we’ve revealed how you can take care of your glass-top table and ensure it remains safe to use.

Many people tend to forget they have a garden in winter, refusing to open the back door for fear of letting the heat escape. But what does that mean for the garden furniture you have been enjoying all summer? Here are our top tips for winterproofing your garden and ensuring that your garden furniture is ready to use when spring arrives.

If you’ve purchased one of our Nova garden furniture covers, this step-by-step run-through will help you to attach your winter cover to your rattan garden furniture with ease.

Most of our garden furniture comes with padded garden furniture cushions to ensure that your furniture is comfortable and stylish. However, not all of these cushions are the same and require different maintenance to keep them looking new and to keep your furniture looking great. Know your cushions and know what they need by using this great guide.

Rattan Garden Furniture is typically low maintenance and extremely sturdy garden furniture, but should your rattan happen to split, crack or break there is no need to panic. Rattan is an incredibly flexible plastic that shapes easily but is therefore at risk of breaking. Additionally, there are always external circumstances like your dog taking a chunk of it, little fingers getting their hands on it and snapping sections, and extreme weather damage, that can cause your furniture to break.