Journal: Craftmanship, Gardens & Inspiration

Welcome to our Journal. Here, we share practical advice on caring for hardwood furniture, ideas for outdoor living, seasonal guidance for the garden, and occasional updates from our workshop. Whether you’re maintaining a well-loved bench or planning a new space, we hope you’ll find these articles useful.

  • Engraving on the lower rail at the front of a solid hardwood bench. All Teak Garden Furniture products can be customised to your sizing and personalised to include engraving or a fitted plaque

    Celebrate Independents’ Day UK with Free Personalisation on Garden Furniture

    Celebrate Independents’ Day UK with us! Enjoy free engraving or personalisation on selected handmade garden furniture until Sunday.

    July 4, 2025

  • Pair of 1.2m Cleopatra benches in FSC-certified hardwood. One bench is one year old, the other 30 years old - a testament hat our benches stand the test of time! All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    How to Care for Your Wooden Garden Furniture

    Discover how to care for your garden furniture with our expert guide. Learn the best ways to clean, protect, and preserve your outdoor furniture to keep it looking its best for years to come.

    June 4, 2025

  • Rhapsody bench in FCS-certified hardwood. All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    Teak vs Oak: Which Wood Is Best for Garden Furniture?

    Teak and oak are two of the most trusted timbers for outdoor furniture, but which is right for your garden? We explore the key differences in durability, maintenance, and style to help you make an informed, confident choice.

    May 22, 2025

  • Arlanza bench shown in a beautifully planted garden. All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    Why Choose Teak Garden Furniture?

    Teak is naturally weatherproof, low maintenance, and built to last decades. Discover why it’s still the most dependable choice for garden furniture, and how to choose pieces worth investing in.

    February 19, 2025

  • Engraved Rhapsody bench in FSC-certified oak in the Elizabethan Garden. All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    Rhapsody 1800 FSC Oak Bench delivered to the National Trust

    A new Rhapsody Bench has been installed in the National Trust's serene Abbey grounds of Yelverton, Devon. Dedicated to Trevor and Margaret, this elegant, sustainably crafted bench invites reflection in a setting rich with natural beauty and history.

    September 2, 2024

  • Staff delivering a bespoke curved bench at Bristol Botanic Gardens. We deliver all our orders ourselves so you can be sure it will arrive just as it left the workshop. All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    Solid Oak Hardwood Furniture

    August 28, 2024

  • Bespoke Leviathan bench and matching coffee table in FSC-certified hardwood. All our benches are handmade in the UK from solid certified hardwoods including teak, oak, sweet chestnut and iroko and come with a 15-year guarantee.

    Why Teak Endures: From Battleships to Beautiful Gardens

    Teak’s strength helped protect sailors in WWI. Now it protects your furniture from rot, rain, and time. Discover why teak's resilience, and durability means it remains the ultimate timber for timeless outdoor living.

    August 13, 2024

  • Memorial Benches: A Lasting Tribute in Your Own Words

    August 13, 2024