Patio Primping: The Wicker Furniture 411

If you are considering dolling up that old, dingy patio for future use, don’t hesitate to replace that rusting iron with beautiful wicker furniture.  Wicker is the new iron, it is more popular than Adirondack chairs, and definitely more easy to clean than chairs with replacement cushions.   If you are planning on putting a new deck in, now is the best time, because winter is still several months away, and there is plenty of time to enjoy it before the extreme cold and snow sets in.  And if you are thinking what I’m thinking, you really need that outside wicker furniture to complete the image. 

But patio furniture isn’t the only thing that will spruce up your outdoor sitting area.  Think about flowers, flowering trees, bushes, and other forms of plant-life that can be used to beautify the landscape surrounding your outdoor paradise.  Or perhaps a collection of small yard gnomes to complement your wicker chairs.  Regardless of what you decide works for you, now is definitely the time to head to your local home improvement store and get cracking on the outdoor revamp. 

If you are worried about overdoing it, start small with maybe a plant or two, and add some different patio furniture that matches the furniture you already have.  For instance, if you have chairs and a table, adding a wicker loveseat may be a smart move.  Compliment  the new furniture with a new plant or two, specifically potted plants, so that they can be brought inside during the winter time.