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How to keep garden gear looking its best

June 27, 2025

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Isle of Thanet Gazette

Experts offer top tips to protect your outdoor furniture from sun, rain and mildew - and make it last more than one summer. By LARA OWEN

How to keep garden gear looking its best

AS SUMMER kicks into full swing, it's finally time to soak up the sun there is, al fresco.

But outdoor furniture has a habit of only looking good for the first year — then mildew, rust and rot seem to creep in.

There are some easy ways to keep it looking its best all season, it just requires a bit of prep.

Here, experts share their tips on how to clean, protect and store your furniture so it weathers the elements in style.

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