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Teak Planters - Accent Your Outdoor Space with One
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space that will take it from beautiful to breathtaking? Do you have all of the right teak furniture but feel that something is missing, some accent that will truly make your space unique and worthy of only the highest praise? If so, maybe you should accent your outdoor space with teak planters. Teak planters can be a gorgeous addition to any outdoor space whether it is a formal garden, porch, poolside or entryway because they are beautifully constructed with the highest quality of standards using only the finest Javanese teak. When selecting furniture and accessories for their outdoor spaces, many people purchase pieces made with teak which is a hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood. Teak is both resistant to the elements and requires little maintenance. Teak grows in the region of Southeast Asia, mainly in Java, Indonesia, and is harvested from the surrounding forests and teak plantations by the locals and the Indonesian government. The wood of the teak tree is naturally resistant to insects, warping, splintering and the elements, which makes it an ideal wood for creating planters. With teak planters, there is no sealing, no staining, and no finishing. Teak planters are also a good choice due to the fact that you can choose from several different styles of planters to accent your unique space. No matter what type of space you want to enhance with teak planters, you will be sure to find just what you are looking for when you browse through the selection of teak planters. Take for instance the Brookside teak planter by Kingsley-Bate. This lightweight planter box is constructed using precise mortise and tenon joinery and is a classic, gorgeous addition to any garden or outdoor space. The simple lines and rich color of this teak planter will surely make it a favorite of yours. And with a price just a little over $200 and a guarantee to last for decades, the Brookside teak planter is a good buy as well. Or if you prefer something a little more elegant, the Versailles Trough teak planter box or Versailles teak planter box may be just what you are looking for. These teak planters are designed using elegant, round finials and a raised panel style. The Versailles planter series is also available in small, medium and large sizes. So if you are looking for that special something that will bring life to your outdoor space, maybe teak planters hold the answer to your outdoor decorating dilemma. Why not take a look? You could be surprised by what the world of teak accessories and teak furniture has to offer. Jennifer Akre is a successful business owner of numerous furniture websites such as http://www.MoreThanTeak.com. Her sites offer product and information about teak furniture and teak planters and other decor for your home or garden.
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