Outdoor Furniture Stands On Solid Ground

By: Kathy Moran

When the weather gets warm, and things begin growing again, most of us begin daydreaming about relaxing on our favorite outdoor furniture, enjoying our yards. Perhaps because of our natural propensity for dwelling only on the good times, or because we need time to prepare ourselves mentally, we are inclined to skip over the part about all of the mowing, planting, seeding, and weeding that we will have to do first. We also hate to face the fact that it’s a never-ending project. Eventually, however, we realize that, like death and taxes, lawn and garden maintenance is inevitable. No matter what else we have to do, it will always be there to take a chunk out of our leisure time. Although there are those who enjoy doing yard work, most of us simply resign ourselves to it, as the only way to achieve the beauty of lush, green grass, and a garden of colorful, fragrant flowers. There is a growing number of people, however, who are escaping this landscaping through hardscaping. Ironically, as concern over the “greening” of the environment is at its peak, there is a trend toward bulldozing lawns and plants, and replacing them with concrete and stone. In some cases, it’s because people are simply tired of doing yard work; other times, it’s because they are unable to do it. There are also many who struggle to get things to grow, only to have them eaten up by deer, rabbits, and other animals. In addition to wildlife, people across the country are also weary of battling wild weather, such as floods, droughts, and hurricanes. With all of the colors and textures of stone and concrete available, these new, inorganic yards can be very attractive; but, if you’re considering putting one in, remember that they do have some disadvantages. For one thing, if any underground water, gas, or electrical lines need to be repaired, it’s way more expensive to tear up concrete than sod. You may also experience problems from the runoff of water that will not be absorbed into the ground. Another concern is that cement is likely to crack in cold climates, which may necessitate yearly treatments with special sealants. Whether you prefer old-fashioned grass, trees, and flowers, or a modern, no-mow yard, the easiest part of all is furnishing it. All you have to do is to visit CedarStore.com, where you’ll find an amazing array of outdoor porch, patio, and garden furniture. CedarStore.com has a selection of outdoor furniture that includes chairs, tables, dining sets, swings, benches, bar and bistro tables, stools, and chairs, gliders, lounges, rockers, coffee tables, end tables, ottomans, and more. For those who like the traditional, there are classic favorites, made from cedar, pine, oak, cherry, and teak. Lovers of low maintenance will be happy to see that CedarStore.com also has a huge variety of outdoor furniture made from polywood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, and thermoplastic-coated steel, that’s virtually indestructible. For more information, or to contact a design consultant or customer service professional, call 1-888-293-2339, or e-mail contact@cedarstore.com.

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