In many ways, gardens are what you make of them. Whether you have acres of green space at your disposal or a small outdoor area, there are ways of making it look gorgeous.

For example, to add a sense of class and sophistication to your garden, you might want to consider investing in teak planters. Here at Chic Teak we offer a range of such items, meaning you should be able to find the perfect ones for you. They come in five sizes, varying from 45 x 45 centimetres to 85 x 85 centimetres.

These products can provide a sense of theatre to your outdoor area and are the perfect way to highlight plants and trees.

Planters are proving very popular in properties with a communal garden and where individual home owners want to plant their own things or grow something special. They are also popular with those living in big cities, such as London, where the home owner may have no garden, only a pathway in which planters can add colour to their home’s entrance.

Of course, to get optimum benefit from your planters, it’s important to think carefully about how best to use them.

Meanwhile, the great thing about the products is the fact that as well as serving to draw attention to particular plants, they look superb in their own right. They are crafted from the very best kiln-dried teak and are produced by highly-skilled craftsmen.

Our planters are also available with high-quality, heavy-duty liners made of galvanised steel. These are recommended as they keep the teak planter from discolouring quickly as the damp soil is kept off the wood. The liners also stop any over active roots damaging the wood or its joints and make potting simpler.

By investing in teak garden furniture such as tables and chairs as well, you can create a theme for your outdoor space, boosting the aesthetics even more. Also, we sell benches, loungers and other such items.

Teak is the ideal material for garden products because as well as looking superb, it is tough and will stand the test of time, meaning you shouldn’t have to worry about replacing any of the items for many years to come.

Although this may not seem like the obvious time of year for it, now is the time to get your garden prepared for summer. As we Brits know all too well, summer can strike at any time and then disappear again just as quickly. Especially after having a heat-wave in October, we know that the weather is more than a little unpredictable.

Aside from preparing your garden by getting any outdoor furniture you may need nice and early in preparation of any opportunities to get outside that may arrive, the green-fingered amongst you have got plenty to be getting on with. December isn’t usually the coldest or wettest month of the year so it is surprising how much can be achieved in the garden. Although the weather can still throw you a curveball, there are fewer pests and far more precipitation than in summer so growing a few new plants is not out of the question. You can still plant, although make sure the flowers you go for are hardy enough to resist the winter chill. Usually any you find still flowering in the garden centre at this time of year should be fine, as will any with a tough bark on them.

The ideal thing to do is plant larger, tougher specimens such as trees and shrubs, although as with any planting make sure the ground isn’t too wet. You can gain a bit more control over your planting with a Versailles planter. These stand-alone wooden planters look great and are ideal for your winter gardening needs.

Owning a garden area is a desirable aspect for most people but it can be tricky to know what to do with it. A garden can be used for many things, from simply relaxing with a partner to hosting a more extravagant garden party. Whatever you decide to use your garden for, you probably want it to look fabulous. However, a garden can be difficult to keep looking perfect which is why the right garden furniture is essential. Wooden planters are ideal for keeping a garden neat and tidy.

Wooden planters work well in both large and smaller gardens. They add more definition to the area and distinction between the different plants. The planters can be used in numerous ways. They can effectively line walkways to lead to a feature or be used as unique focal points themselves in the garden. One of the most popular uses is to add greenery to decking areas or a patio space. The planters themselves allow flexibility in that they can be of different heights. This means you can elevate plants to where you desire.

We have a vast experience of working with teak in order to create the perfect garden furniture and believe that teak planters are ideal as they are hardwearing and durable. Their look adds a certain timelessness to any garden as their practical features do not compromise on style. They can be used for evergreen plants effectively as they withstand the elements of winter months.

Eco gardening doesn’t necessarily mean giving over all your precious bedding areas to growing cabbage and as many other veggies as you can. There are lots of simple ways you can help to make your garden as green as possible without too much fuss!

Teak Garden Furniture
Plastic and imitation garden furniture isn’t just ugly; it’s also not very ethical to produce and is bad for the environment once the time comes to dispose of it. Teak is incredibly durable and requires very little treatment and maintenance. The wood for all our teak tables, chairs, benches, planters, garden accessories and rattan garden furniture is ethically sourced from sustainable locations, crafted with the minimum possible waste levels, and won’t leave a nasty carbon footprint once the time comes to dispose of it in many years time.

Composting
Composting isn’t rocket science. It’s as easy as buying or making a compost bin and filling it with all your organic garden/home waste (this can cover everything from grass cuttings to last night’s uneaten spaghetti!) Homemade compost is a great way to save money and treat your garden to some lovely ethically produced nutrients!

Recycling
In terms of recycling, consider a little creative reclamation in the form of tyres, hollowed out tree stumps etc to make planting features rather than landfill waste!

Water
Collecting rainwater is simple and one of the most effective ways to reduce both your water bill and effect on the environment. Rainwater is free from chemicals and healthier for your garden than tap water.

Not everybody has the time to prune and maintain every petal and leaf in the garden. We meet lots of lovely folks looking for patio furniture and garden accessories to make their garden experience as relaxing and luxurious as possible. So, want a garden that’s low maintenance but still stylish and full of life? We recommend investing in a few different types of conifer.
Conifers are a great way to add interest, definition, style features, colour, etc without much in the way of grooming commitment. Conifers are very hardy drought plants, evergreen, highly resistant to diseases, and come in lots of different colours, shapes and sizes.

Background
Conifers are evergreen which makes them the ideal background for many seasonal gardens. Essentially you’re investing in a guaranteed backdrop in front of which to plan your seasonal garden. They can be easily trimmed into shape and adapted to almost any garden layout.

Planters
Finding a home for some conifers in any of our teak planters can give you fabulous style dexterity in the garden. Planters and tubs are easy to move and will look great the year through. They also offer much in the way of creative interest, e.g. trimming conifers into interesting shapes, creating patterns etc.

Screening
Planting a row of conifers along a boundary, against a fence or in front of an ugly feature (e.g. oil fuel tank in the garden) can, in time, offer wonderful year-round screening.