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Patio Furniture - Poly Lumber Garden BenchPoly Lumber Patio Furniture for care-free outdoor living!

Millcraft Outdoor Furniture brings together the charm and beauty of outdoor furniture with the peace of mind of maintenance free materials, to make your outdoor dreams a reality.

Never needs painting! Millcraft uses High Density Poly Lumber and stainless steel hardware. These materials are truly maintenance free and do not require paint, stain, or oil. They will not rust, crack, rot, or fade. Spend your precious time enjoying the view, not painting your furniture. Available in 17 different colors. Click on a color below to see a larger picture showing the selected color.

Made to last. Using furniture building techniques that have been used by the world’s best craftsmen for centuries, Millcraft wants to make sure your outdoor oasis will provide you enjoyment for many years ahead. They use time proven Mortise and Tenon joinery along with Stainless Steel bolts and screws for exceptional strength.

Looks great. Because all Millcraft Furniture is made from UV stabilized poly lumber, you don’t have to worry about faded or chipped paint. Your new outdoor furniture looks great now and it will look great for years to come.

Guaranteed for life against cracking, splintering, chipping, peeling, rotting, and rusting. Also guaranteed that it will not be infested by bugs or termites. Millcraft will replace the product or refund the original purchase price if any of these defects occur.

Environmentally Friendly! Millcraft Poly Furniture contains recycled plastic that would otherwise end up in a landfill. These Safe, Durable and Maintenance-Free products contain a high percentage of recycled plastic, making them the products of choice for many residential, commercial and “Green Living” areas.

Poly Lumber is a high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic derived from post-consumer waste such as milk jugs and plastic packaging that would otherwise end up in a landfill. This material is then cleaned in a decontamination process to a high purity level. This purified recycled plastic is formulated with Ultra-Violet (UV) stabilizers and color pigments, and then formed into various shapes and profiles used to create environmentally-friendly, maintenance free items that will not fade.

This Poly Lumber has a wood-like grain and look. It is also available in 17 beautiful colors. It is solid plastic all the way through with no wood fillers.

Made in USA.

Outdoor Water Fountains — Boy and His Frog Outdoor Water FountainsWhat Cute Outdoor Wateer Fountains

A boy and his frog will happily sit within any garden home. Constructed entirely of bronze, this fountain sculpture emits water from the frog’s mouth. The animal sits upon the shoulder of a child, bended down as if to play in the water.

Measurements: 16″H x 11″W x 8.5″D
Materials Used: Bronze

Please, allow 5 business days for this to be shipped. This product does not include the pump or tubing. You must purchase the pump and tubing to make this statue a fountain. Nor does this product include a reservoir for water; you must put it in or next to a pool or pond for the water source.

Outdoor Water FountainsOriginal, beautiful and whimsical Outdoor Water Fountains. Each garden fountain is handmade in California. The movement and sound of the recirculating water in these fountains are wonderful. Each fountain is self contained with it’s own recirculating pump.

36″ tall, 18″ wide
Barn Wood Stain fence with Patina Blue Bucket
106 gallons per hour pump
Pump has a 6′ electric cord

Oak Outdoor Ottomans Oak Outdoor Ottomans

Manufactured from Chinese Oak which has been kiln dried to less than 1% — virtually no warping or cupping. Stained with a light oil for additional weatherproofing from the elements and gives a uniform appearance to the wood. Mortise and tenon joinery using Swedish exterior grade Casco Nobel glue. Solid brass fittings with high quality fasteners gives superior holding strength.

Fully assembled.

Chinese Oak wood is dense finer grained hardwood about 5% harder than Red Oak. The heartwood is light brown and some boards have a lighter pinkish tint to them. Chinese Oak is a more durable material than Red Oak and is ideal for outdoor furniture. The tannic acid in the wood protect it from fungi and insect attack.

21″ wide, 19″ deep, x 16″ high

Morning Waters Metal Bird BathsSix foot tall copper bird bath with copper dripper. This combination bath and dripper is a magnificent and unique piece of artwork that will enhance the beauty of your garden.

Morning Waters Metal Bird Baths.  The very sight of ripples created by dripping water will attract a wide variety of songbirds from nearby trees to bathe and drink in your Morning Waters Bird Bath. Over time the beautiful copper will patina to attractively blend with the foliage of your landscape. The copper bath with limit algae growth.

In the spring, summer and fall months utilize the benefits of this fine bird bath and dripper system, and in the winter disconnect the water system and convert to a handsome feeder.

Comes complete with copper bowl, support bracket, 6 foot tall sectional shepherd’s staff of 3/4″ copper tubing in 3 sections, 50 feet of 1/4 inch black tubing, fittings, Y valve, garden hose to 1/4 inch tubing adapter, 4 prong ground stake, and complete instructions.

The bird bath is 12.5″ in diameter. It can be detached from the stand with a screwdriver for cleaning, or you can rinse it out with your garden hose.

Does not require electricity! It is powered by the water from your faucet.

Droll Yankees Hanging Bird FeedersThe Thistle Mini Hanging Bird Feeders have all the quality but half the size of the 16in Thistle Bird Feeder.
8″ long, 2.5″ diameter, 4 ports, 0.5 lb. capacity.

All Classic Thistle Feeders feature:

  • Stainless steel wire - long lasting and chew-proof
  • Metal die castings - can’t be chewed by squirrels
  • UV stabilized polycarbonate tube - won’t yellow with age, dependably durable
  • Seed baffle - keeps seed within reach of birds
  • Armor bands protect tube from squirrels
  • Seed ports - sized to conserve seed
  • Distance from port to perch - ornithologically correct for birds
  • Metal perches - won’t hurt birds feet, can’t be chewed by squirrels
  • Threaded base - allows addition of tray and other accessories
  • 24Metal Deck gardening wagons with fold down sides designed by a Mennonite community manufacturer located in rural Ontario.

    Features:

  • Sturdy metal deck
  • Large pneumatic tires
  • Anti-tip auto steering
  • Fold down sides for large loads
  • Green powder coated finish
  • Long easy-grip handleSpecifications:
  • 5″ x 13″ Pneumatic Tires
  • 24″ x 48″ metal powder coated frame
  • Weight: 96 pounds
  • 1000 pound capacity
  • Information about the manufacturer:
    SMB produces finished products in a small scenic farm community named Wallenstein Ontario. The company runs on diesel energy honoring their religious requirements. They still use horse and buggy and are hard working, friendly, spirited people. Millside was created several years ago branching off from SMB to specialize in toy wagons and garden carts. Bauman Sawmill has also been created handling all the requirements having to do with wood, harvesting, milling, bending, creating many different wood products. They outsource their skills to land owners who also want to harvest select hardwood trees using the Mennonite Clydesdale Horse Teams that leave the forest undamaged in comparison to the destruction today’s forestry equipment creates.

    Their products are all very high quality, and the principle of the community is to keep their community healthy by hard work, and not necessarily profit as their needs are few.

    Cedar Porch Garden SwingOur Cedar Porch Garden Swing features a well balanced contemporary design. Ships complete with 20 feet of 3/16″ Heavy Duty Suspension Chain and all the related hardware to have up and swinging in no time.

    54″ wide, 23″ deep, 24″ high, 35 pounds

    • Clear Western Red Cedar
    • Finely sanded finish
    • Fully routed edges
    • Zinc plated hardware
    • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
    • Fully illustrated instructions
    • Pre-drilled holes
    • Quality Guaranteed!

    Our Western Red Cedar products are made in Lethbridge Alberta Canada using Grade A Clear Western Red Cedar. All furniture is surface sanded to a fine smooth finish and is available in knock-down or unassembled unfinished kits.

    Western Red Cedar fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help the wood resist rot and decay making it excellent furniture material for moist or humid climates.

    • Manufactured using Clear Grade Western Red Cedar
    • Finely sanded sliver-free finish
    • Handcrafted for snug joinery
    • Fully routed edges for uniform styling
    • Rust resistant zinc plated and/or brass hardware
    • Hardwood doweling
    • Pre-sized holes
    • Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions

    Glow in the Dark Garden Stepping StonesGlow in the Dark Garden Stepping Stones

    These are decorative and functional genuine marble and granite stepping stones. The Glow in the Dark Properties last for years, with an average glow time of 8-10 hours.

  • All the stones need is sunlight to charge — No electricity required!
  • The glow will last all night for many years
  • The stones are charged after 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight or any white light source
  • Fritz Stepping Stones are not made from hazardous chemicals and are completely safe for children, pets, wildlife and plants
  • The beauty of these stones lasts for decades
  • The stones have a slip-resistant texture
  • The Glow in the Dark properties will not diminish over time
  • They are waterproof and are engineered for years of outdoor service
  • Withstands Heavy Loads
  • No Wires to Install, No Electricity Required
  • No Maintenance
  • Proudly made in the U.S.A.Available in 8 colors of Genuine Marbles and Granites:
  • Cranes Garden StatuesCranes Garden Statues by Nichols Bros Stoneworks. 

    Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

    This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

    Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

    Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.