Though optical features have a significant role to play, wood can also offer a range of outstanding technical qualities such as high strength at low specific weight, good heat insulation and good workability.
 
Given the right protection, the wood in outdoor applications can be put to versatile and long-term uses in gardens and landscaping for many years. Wood is one of the few key elements in landscaping that will add personality to your outdoor areas. Furniture, planters, arches, gazebos, flooring etc also can make an interesting garden project.