If your garden is looking a little worse for wear, the idea of doing up your garden can feel monumental especially if it’s been forgotten through the less forgiving seasons. And yet, now the summer is here, it’s the perfect time to transform your garden into that hub of relaxation you deserve. With thanks to Amazon, you can treat the whole family to an outdoor space where you can bask in the late evenings and make the most of the warmer weather. And better yet, you can achieve it without having to lift a finger.
For most of us, Amazon is a go-to for lots of home essentials, but did you know you could source garden furniture from there too? Whether you’re after a new garden sofa to lounge on, a heavy-duty gazebo to shield garden parties from the sun’s rays (or impromptu rain spells), or a large pool for the kids to play and cool off in during the school holidays, Amazon provides everything you need to know before you buy.
Amazon expertly shares the key features of each product along with a comparison table so you can compare alternatives on the website to find the exact right product for you. Along with customer reviews and a summary of what they say are the pros and cons of the product, you also get a clear star rating of each of the features so you can see how it performed with reviewers. With all this information, you don’t have to go in blind and hope for the best, which is extremely valuable especially when shopping for larger, more expensive garden furniture pieces.
Amazon/ YAKOETake for example the YAKOE Conservatory 9 Seater Garden Furniture Dining Set. This bang-on-trend rattan set in a light grey weave was made for al fresco dining, and relaxing and unwinding with friends and family. With an L-shaped design making it perfect for tucking in a corner of the patio, you won’t be short of seating. There’s the three-seater sofa, plus three footstools that double as seats to add around the glass-topped dining table.
Great for indoors or out, this is just one of many garden furniture sets you can find on Amazon; if you’re after something a little more striking with even more seating options, the Backyard Furniture Barcelona Luxury Dining Rattan Garden Set makes a nice alternative.
But that’s not all; Amazon is also home to garden sheds, and plenty of them.
Amazon/ DuramaxIf you’re in need of more garden storage (a great solution to keeping rogue garden tools and toys tidied away), the Duramax StoreMate PLUS Plastic Garden Shed is made of heavy-duty plastic to keep the contents safe and protected from the elements. While you may think a plastic shed is flimsier than its wooden counterparts, this shed actually has a strong metal structure giving it the durability needed to stand strong, and is in fact completely maintenance-free, making it a great option for anyone looking for something easy and care-free. Just get it built and it's good to go.
This Duramax shed measures 6 x 6ft, but you can find larger options in the 10.5 x 8ft Duramax WoodBridge II PLUS (complete with a metal foundation kit) or more modest options in the 4 x 6ft Duramax EverMore Plastic Shed.
Amazon is also home to Keter – one of our favourite brands in quality, innovative garden storage and furniture, and no doubt a brand you’re already aware of. With 75 years of experience and glowing customer reviews, you can shop everything from the 4 x 3ft Manor Outdoor Storage Shed to the popular Keter Store It Out Pro Storage Shed, ideal for smaller gardens or for just that bit of added storage space. Along with the 6 x 5ft Keter Manor Outdoor Apex Garden Shed, these sustainable plastic sheds not only look good, but are also maintenance-free, weather-resistant and so sturdy it “looks like it should last for years”.
Easy setup with Amazon’s delivery and assembly options
One of the biggest bugbears of ordering garden furniture and storage online is getting it delivered promptly and assembled, especially as these large pieces often take a lot of time, heavy lifting and often some decent DIY knowledge to build. Thankfully, Amazon makes this all so much easier with their delivery services.
For a little extra, you can choose to have your furniture and storage unpacked for you, removing all packaging and taking it away so it’s not something you have to deal with. Or, if you really want to sit back and relax, add on assembly too. Following the manufacturer's instructions, one of Amazon’s technicians will take the time to carefully build your new furniture or storage for you. This way you won’t have to risk making any mistakes, and it’ll save you a good few hours.
After-purchase support
Normally getting your new furniture to you is where your relationship with the retailer ends, but Amazon offers specialised customer support so if you have any issues, queries or concerns, their experts will be on hand seven days a week to help.
Find out more about Amazon's home services right here, with assembly and unpacking options not just for garden furniture and sheds, but BBQs too.
Eleanor Weaver is the Deputy Homes & Garden Product Editor for Modern Gardens, specialising in outdoor furniture, décor, and tools. She's always looking out for inspiration online for stylish and affordable designs, and enjoys spending time in nature.