People typically associate outdoor furniture with warm summer heat and vibrant BBQs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t invest in garden furniture all year long. If you’ve got a garden project in sight for summer 2023, you may be asking yourself whether you’re more likely to bag a bargain now or wait until the 2023 season rolls around. However, there are pros and cons to consider for each including quality of products, delivery times, and cost. Throughout this article, we’ll help you make a decision.
Out of Season – Oct to Jan
When brown leaves begin to litter the ground in autumnal bliss, many people start searching for new garden furniture because they’ll beat the rush. There is beauty to this method because demand declines significantly and there’s much more chance of a sale. Further, you know that your garden project will be ready to go before summer begins again.
That being said, you’ll have to find somewhere suitable to store your new garden furniture over winter. Also, you will find that there won’t be as much choice because retailers are focusing on their winter lines.
Pre-Season – Feb to Spring
When the new year comes around and the January blues are over, February leaves us looking towards spring and the nicer weather it brings with it. During this time, retailers are focusing on their summer lines, meaning much more variety and well-balanced pricing. However, you’re much less likely to find true bargains.
Mid-Season
Whether you’re looking for high-quality outdoor chairs or a brand-new garden table, you’re bound to find everything you need during the warm months. Typically, the earlier you shop, the less likely you are to run into any stock issues. Also, if you choose to buy during the summer season, you can assemble your product straightaway and won’t need to worry about storage.
Despite summer being the time we get outside the most, it brings with it plenty of demand, which means popular lines will be sold out much of the summer. In some cases, manufacturers won’t renew in-demand lines that run out during spring.
Seasonal Sales
In January, market prices tend to be set at a standard rate and they increase throughout the year. However, during season sales including Easter and Black Friday, prices on a range of products drop back down again. Then, once Christmas is over, the January sales hit, and prices revert to normal. Buying garden furniture during these types of sales can hold fantastic bargains, but you’re putting all your eggs in one basket and relying heavily on luck to secure a deal. If you want to remove the stress, you’re better off waiting until early spring.
Whenever you decide to buy your garden furniture, there will be a set of pros and cons. However, after reading through the information above, it’s clear that the best time to shop for garden furniture is pre-season because there’s much more choice and availability, but there’s a certain joy to garden furniture shopping in the height of summer.
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