By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Wicker Furniture
- Wicker Rocking Chairs
- Patio Furniture Cleaners
Step1
Work with wicker's nature to find the best place in your garden to use it. Give it some protection from the elements by locating wicker on the porch, under the gazebo or out on the patio or deck.
Step2
Make room for wicker's sensual statement by creating a sitting group. Start with a love seat or two chairs and a table, and then look for the piece de resistance: a wicker rocking chair.
Step3
Look closely at wicker materials besides all natural wood canes. Modern vinyl and vinyl/resin wickers look remarkably like the real thing but age much more slowly.
Step4
Inspect pieces for tightly woven caning, with no splinters or gaps and smooth surfaces overall. Check leg bottoms for taps or casters to protect them.
Step5
Sit down to see whether the wicker fits. Lean back, rest your arms and cross your legs - if you're comfortable, it's yours.
Step6
Buy wicker pieces already assembled - wicker can be difficult to work with. Joints that are pieced together will tend toward instability no matter how skilled you are at assembly.
Step7
Calculate delivery prices and logistics before buying. Include a set of furniture covers in that budget and buy them to fit your wicker for sure winter protection.