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13 must-have garden gadgets, from barbecues to parasols

Take things outside with punchy parasols and summery shades

The Sunday Times

Conversations about outdoor furniture can be triggering for some: who can forget the firepit mania of 2020, when a well-dressed outdoor space was as sought after as hand sanitiser? But it is time. Certainly, if you want to have your pick of the good stuff, now is when you should get your garden in check. Only fools will wait until July, when heatwaves bring on hysteria for wooden loungers and the perfect parasol. This year the theme is bold and bright. And that spans everything from what you cook with to what you serve it up on. Think less tasteful Scandi vibes and more joyful hits of print and colour. All good alfresco arrangements play out around a table.

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