Rustic Garden Furniture
One of the great delights of spring, fall and summer is being able to enjoy your backyard. Whether you’re at your vacation retreat, summer home or just spending time with friends and family in your own neighborhood, entertaining outdoors is one of the great treats when the weather becomes warmer.
When it comes to outdoor furnishings, there’s no shortage of choices out there. Nearly every discount store sells metal and canvas patio sets these days. These imports are stylish and priced to sell, but they’re not necessarily made to stand up to the rigors of seasonal weather. So, you’ll find yourself shuttling them inside and out as the seasons drift by and the fall rains turn to winter snow.
Thankfully, there is a solution out there that can handle any weather Mother Nature can send its way, and it will always be fashionable, durable and comfortable.
Yes, it’s cedar furniture. There are two basic types to choose from, Northern White Cedar garden and patio furniture and Red Cedar outdoor furniture. Both are an exceptional choice for your garden, patio or outdoor seating areas.
Northern White Cedar is ideal for rustic outdoor furniture, cedar patio furniture or garden gliders. Because the wood grows in swampy areas, it resists rot and disease. Over time, this garden cedar furniture will begin to take on a silvery gray tone. It will also crack some, due to the natural curing of the wood. This is normal.
Red Cedar is another good choice for outdoor rustic furniture. The deep red purple color will eventually turn a deep brown as it ages. Properly cared for, Red Cedar patio furniture will last for generations.
In fact, cedar outdoor furniture will far outlast other popular woods. A recent study found that cedar has an outdoor life of 50 to 60 years, compared to just 3 to 5 years for Pine.
Rustic outdoor furniture comes in a variety of pieces, including cedar chairs, cedar tables, cedar loungers, cedar picnic tables and cedar gliders. You can also choose from a wide range of styles, including Appalachian, Adirondack, rustic log and natural designs.