Most patio set umbrellas are built to withstand any type of abuse children can throw at it so they are well built and well constructed. You won't have any problems.
Some umbrellas might fall over if they are not propped up correctly. If you have a proper umbrella stand that is heavy enough, your umbrella should not fall over.
Cantilever patio umbrellas, also known as "offset" umbrellas, have become a new favorite for outdoor entertaining, largely due to their flexibility and ease of use in applications where traditional umbrellas fall short. For instance, cantilevered patio umbrellas can provide complete shade over a hot tub or small pool a task impossible for a center-pole umbrella. Cantilevered umbrellas are also an excellent option for shading oddly-shaped or nonstandard tables, or even over an pair of outdoor lounge chairs.
A patio cannot be built around a full grown maple tree because the tree might fall on the patio. And also the roots might grow inwards of the patio.
Check your outdoor supply store for an outdoor patio seating set. You may be able to get it cheaper when it's off season though, like spring or fall. Often then things go on sale to make room for new stock.
Many home improvement stores carry patio dining sets. Also decorative stores such as Garden Ridge. To save money stay up to date with sales and try shopping in the fall when these items often go on clearance.
When it comes to price, the best time to purchase outdoor umbrellas would be at the end of the Summer season, when retailers are clearing their stock for Fall merchandise. If you are looking for the newest designs in outdoor furniture, late Winter to early Spring would be the best time to purchase outdoor umbrellas.
If you check your local Kijiji or Craigslist you may be able to get a good deal. Also if you wait until Spring or Fall, often season items are discounted at these times.
Because it can't fall down (without the ferrule, it falls down)
Yes, both Lowe's and Home Depot often carry the glider rockers, along with other patio furniture.They usually have them on sale in the fall, but the prices are reasonable all year long.
Patio furniture pricing depends on quality and retailer. The best time to buy patio furniture is when retailers receive their fall merchandise and so they clearance out the spring and summer products. This is typically in July or August. As for the best stores, I always get the best deals from Target.
Always wash your wrought iron patio furniture with warm, soapy water. You may want to wash wrought iron patio furniture every spring and fall and anytime in between when it needs it. Damage to the paint finish of your wrought iron patio furniture may cause corrosion, so when you see a nick in the paint you will need to touch it up immediately.
You can check your local retailers such as Target or Walmart for discount patio cushions at the end of each season. Most stores usually put their patio furniture on clearance at the end of the summer or if they are switching styles from spring to summer to fall, they will clearance out the cushions with dated designs.