Why Avonlea Gardens?

 A letter from our President

Today’s market offers many choices for the consumer. 

So what makes AvonleaGardens.com different?  AvonleaGardens.com is the online store for Avonlea Gardens®, a division of Avonlea International, Inc.  Our large sales volume allows us to sell to the consumer at or below wholesale prices and still make a modest profit.  We work closely with many manufacturing facilities to ensure high quality design, manufacturing, packaging, hardware, ease of assembly, and variety of product line. 

We use only the finest Teak or Balau wood for its strength and durability.  Balau is rated by the Timber Council as "stronger than Teak" but not on the endangered species list and has been endorsed by HGTV's show "Outer Spaces", which specializes in patio and backyard design.  Teak is still the standard that everything else is measured against, but is more expensive due to it's low availability and endangered status.  The teak that we use is 100% Plantation Grown and a sustainable timber certified by FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) standards. 

We use the finest joinery techniques in the industry with Mortise and Tenon joinery and we use Stainless Steel or Brass hardware for its durability, strength, and non-rusting or corroding qualities.  We use Sunbrella fabrics for our cushions and umbrellas.  We stock our warehouses in Melbourne, Florida not only with product ready for shipment, but also with parts and hardware to support our customers after the sale.  We create and maintain our websites in-house and don't employ deceptive terminology meant to take advantage or confuse a customer with a problem or question. 

We have Customer Service people ready to help you, who have been trained in both the products and in design considerations for your patio or backyard areas.  We have an extensive product line and we add new products every year to allow you to add matching pieces to your collection.  We offer our own care and maintenance products, and our Customer Service Specialists are trained on these products as well.  We arrange shipping right to your door and if you have a shipping problem, we will work with you "live and in person" to get it resolved.  If your product is damaged as part of shipping, which rarely happens, we will file the claim and get new parts or furniture shipped out to you.  All we ask is that you inspect the furniture when it arrives and note any damage on the shipping paperwork.  Simple through and through because that’s how business should be.

Sincerely,

Robert George

President

Avonlea International, Inc.        

Mr. George is the Founder and President of Avonlea International, Inc.  An engineer and furniture designer, Mr. George is responsible for most of the designs in the Avonlea Gardens product line.  Under his leadership, Avonlea Gardens was recently recognized by Smart Money Magazine as a  “Smart Shopper Best Buy”.  Mr. George has published papers on “Tropical Woods: Care and Maintenance” and “Making the right Patio Furniture Decision” and has appeared on television as an expert in Casual Furniture Design and Application.