question about patio furniture covers

[lazydays]

I just purchased a nice north cape international wicker patio set and I want to make it last as long as possible. So I've been looking at table, couch, and chair covers. Here's my question, should I keep the cushions underneath the cover with the chair or should I remove them and store them in the garage for the winter. We have a fairly harsh winter here with temperatures frequently going below freezing, rain and snow. Thanks.

[Carm]

Remove and store.
We have harsh summers here in the Southern CA. desert. Needs to be put away from the elements.
Joe

[WHiiP]

lIf you have definite season where you won't be using them at all, I would try to find some way of storing everything, leaving only the table outside. I would still cover the table.

http://www.tuffrax.com/

Perhaps something like this, or you can build your own . . . :dunno:

[OWC Jamie]

Cushions come in the house here. (basement)
To stay dry and to minimize sun and wind fabric exposure.
Furniture now goes in the workshop part of the garage.
Gets a bit crowded so I put it off as long as possible - especially with all the snow removal equipment in the launch positions instead of hidden in the back.

I probably had crappy covers, but the drawstrings only lasted one year, and they wore rather quickly on the armrest shoulders and the top edge of the backs.
I had better luck with an ugly blue tarp, two old blankets and some strategically placed rocks.