Journal: Craftmanship, Gardens & Inspiration

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.

  • 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

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Teak

    July 28, 2024

  • The Ultimate Teak Garden Furniture Buying Guide: Beauty, Durability, and Style

    July 10, 2024

  • Hadrian bench in FSC-certified hardwoods shown on a patio in a garden with a green wall behind it. 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.

    Enhance Your Home & Garden with Quality Oak Furniture Pieces

    July 10, 2024