When shopping for porch swings you need to look at many things including wood type, finish, size and style. The best way to get an idea of the many varieties of porch swings available is to shop online. Choose from cedar, cypress, mahogany or pine benches. All stand up to the elements well. Once you know what you want your swing made of you need to decide how many people will be using it. Do you want an intimate spot perfect for one or two or do you want to sit with the kids and tell them a tale or two? No matter what size you are looking for you will find it online.

Maybe you want a colonial looking swing with spindles and a love-worn distressed finish? Or maybe you want a vibrant red swing to stand out amongst the lush greens of your garden? Perhaps you want one with the rich look of natural wood to give your home a cottage chic appeal? You'll find what you have been dreaming of in just a few clicks of the mouse.

Choose a pine swing treated to withstand the elements and finished in a rainbow of colors from buttery yellow to lime green or even tractor red. Or go with a plain wood bench that will blend easily with any outdoor décor.

Don't worry if you don't have a porch from which to hang your swing. You can also hang them from a tree in the yard or attach them to an a-frame or an arbor that you can purchase separately. Some of the greatest memories are made on porch swings both on the porch and in the yard. Whether your grandma held you as she spun tales of her girlhood while you swung gently in the breeze on your porch swing or you shared your first kiss there while gazing at the stars, your porch swing will always be a part of you.

So, start shopping now to find the one for you. Sure you can check local stores, but depending on the climate you live in they may not always be in season. But patio furniture is always in season on the internet. Browse the vast selection and reasonable prices at your own pace. It has never been easier to complete a backyard retreat.

Everyone needs a retreat. A place that you go to unwind and de-stress. So why not complete your backyard escape with a porch swing. You'll love gently swaying in the breeze and letting your cares float away on the wind. Whether it is on the porch or in the yard your porch swings are sure to become a favorite place for relaxing and enjoying a warm summer afternoon or your morning cup of Joe. Sure you have a patio table and chairs and maybe even a chaise lounge, but you really won't have that laid-back Southern style without a porch swing in the mix.