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The mornings are getting a little colder, Halloween costumes are starting to appear in the shops and people are even starting to utter the word 'Christmas'.

It's time to start thinking about packing away the garden furniture.

It's easy to conveniently forget about your outdoor furniture in the winter, only to find it rusted and pooling with water come spring. But, of course, decent garden items don't come cheap so it's worth looking after them.

Future you will thank you for spending a bit of time covering up your garden furniture sets to ensure they look brand new, year after year.

And, as for all the kids' toys and garden accessories, a simple outdoor storage box will do the trick and keep them looking good as new come next year.

Thankfully there are plenty of covers and storage boxes to choose from. We've picked eight of the very best in a bid to protect your garden from the elements this winter.

Made from PVC-lined fabric, this heavy-duty Dokon Garden Furniture Cover is waterproof, UV-resistant, tear-resistant and fade-resistant. Worried it won't fit your furniture? It's available in 15 different sizes and has over 6,000 four and five-star reviews.

Customers say it's "durable" and the best "water-resistant" cover they have ever bought.

This waterproof, tear-resistant Fageny Outdoor Garden Furniture Cover comes in 11 sizes and is made that extra bit special by the environmental waterproof tape that's specially added on the back of the stitches to prevent rainwater from infiltrating.

It might not be something you think about when buying a popular egg chair, but they're quite a difficult shape to cover in the winter. Thankfully, egg chair covers are easier to come by nowadays and the Egg Patio Hanging Egg Chair Cover is a very good option. It's waterproof and windproof and comes in two colours to match your chair.

Yes, even your washing lines have to be protected, too. Washing lines are really prone to rusting, so it's worth buying a decent option to keep them in good condition. The Brabantia Premium Protective Cover is made of hard-wearing, weather-proof fabric and comes with a two-year guarantee.

With over 6,000 five-star reviews, it's a popular product. One reviewer said: "Sturdy fabric, strong zip, water resistant/proof and as stylish as a washing line cover could possibly be." We can't say fairer than that.

Available in 12 sizes, this storage box includes a water-resistant enclosure that helps keep your cushions, toys and other garden accessories protected from rain, snow and the elements. The Lifetime 60186 Heavy-Duty Outdoor Storage Deck Box has a lockable lid and although it does not claim to be fully waterproof, customers say it has managed to protect all their things throughout the winter.

With 74% five-star rating, there are thousands of rave reviews with shoppers saying it's "very sturdy", "showerproof" and "easy to assemble".

This weather-resistant Midi Outdoor Garden Storage Shed is made with a sturdy built-in floor panel to keep your items clean and dry. Most reviewers use it to keep their BBQ safe over the winter, whereas some people use it to keep two 120L wheelie bins looking tidy on their front driveway.

If you're looking for an ideal place to store your kids' outdoor toys in the winter, this Ward 322L Plastic Outdoor Storage Box is the one. It's well-priced for a weather and water resistant product and has great reviews to match the price.

"I bought this for all my garden essentials, feeds and pest control that were in my shed. It holds a lot, looks good and I am very pleased. It could be used as a garden seat," one person said.

If you're looking for something equal parts stylish and practical, this Keter 247661 Marvel+ 270L Garden Storage Box is a good choice. The weather-proof box is made from a fade-free plastic, so it'll keep looking great no matter what the weather is like. Plus, the wood-effect look will suit even the most stylish of gardens.

With over 8,000 reviews, it's one of the most reviewed boxes we've come across with shoppers saying it's "sturdy", a "great size" and "super easy" to put together.

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