Angela Slater

22 February 2015

Daughter of a farmer and market gardener so have always had a connection with the outdoors, whether it was keeping animals or producing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Along with my work at Hayes Garden World I also have a smallholding, mainly breeding rare breed pigs. I gained an HND and BSc in Conservation and Environmental Land Management, as a result I am an ardent environmentalist and have a keen interest in environmentally friendly gardening. In my time at Hayes I worked for several years in the Outdoor Plant and Houseplant areas

How To Stop Moulds And Mildew Growing On Natural Rattan And Cane Conservatory Furniture

Prevent moulds growing on natural rattan and cane; keep warm and dry

Desser Brasilia set (pictured above)

The key to preventing moulds and mildew growing on your natural rattan and cane conservatory furniture is to not let the atmosphere become too humid and to maintain good air flow around the furniture. Try and keep the temperature warm, even throughout the winter, as the cold can lead to damp.

If the furniture is in a garden room with a lot of plants which will result in a humid atmosphere it could be better to choose a more resilient material for your furniture, such as metal or resin.

For more information on keeping garden and conservatory furniture in pristine condition for longer just click on the links below:

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