subject: The Ultimate Guide To Outdoor Furniture [print this page] Alongside table and chairs another option is to have a wooden bench or picnic table so you can have nice, relaxed environment in your garden. The one thing to remember if you have wooden outdoor furniture is to care for your wood! More often than not you can spend a substantial amount of money on an item of furniture and you don't want to see it waste away in a year so remember to treat it well and preserve the life if your furniture. Keep your furniture covered when not using it ideally with waterproof covers and clean it thoroughly a couple of times a year. You may need to sand or paint the furniture to keep it looking great and this will also help protect it from the elements.