Shopping for a Potting Bench
Although it may seem like a rather odd piece of furniture to those who aren't involved in gardening, a potting bench is not only useful, but it adds a gorgeous touch to any garden setting. Whether you are looking for one you can keep in your gardening shed or greenhouse or you prefer to have one that you can place outside in the middle of your garden, a potting bench is the perfect accessory for any avid gardener.
On the Internet
Because potting benches are such unique pieces of gardening furniture, finding the right one can be like finding a needle in a haystack. The minds behind Pottingbench.com realized that, which is why they created a website dedicated specifically to potting benches. They have every type of potting bench you can imagine, ranging from wheeled carts that you can push around your garden as you work to stationary ones that are not only useful, but gorgeous, as well. They have potting benches made out of almost every material you can imagine, including recycled nylon, metal, wood, and plastic, and all for a relatively reasonable price!
Potting Benches with Storage
One potting bench, their Gardener's Choice Fir Wood Potting Bench, is a steal for the price. It is just $149. There is a work surface that lifts for additional storage underneath and a full lower shelf for storing whatever gardening tools you may need, such as soil, pots, and shovels. It comes equipped with 5 handy hooks for easy reach and measures 36.5W x 24D x 60H inches.
Potting Benches with Mobility
Their Suncast Dexter Resin Potting Bench is perfect for gardener's who want a little more mobility with their supplies, rather than walking back and forth between the gardening shed and the area in which they are working. You don't have to worry about the bench rolling away while you are working because there is only one set of wheels on one side. The shelves inside are interchangeable, meaning you can accommodate different sizes without making it too much of a hassle. It also comes equipped with slots for full-size and hand-held garden tools.
In Stores near You
Stores, such as Home Depot and Sears, also have potting benches in case you didn't want to shop via the internet and have it delivered to your house. The great thing about ordering from stores like these is they will ship the bench to the store, normally for free, where you can decide whether or not you really want it. It takes a lot of the stress out of Internet shopping.
Rustic Potting Benches
For those looking for a little more of a rustic potting bench, Sears sells a Rustic Natural Cedar Patio Potting Bench that has a removable tilting soil box and shelves. It has a rugged look, but because of the materials it is made of, it will last forever. It costs a pretty penny, but for solid cedar it is worth the money! It measures 42W x 24D x 50H inches.
When it comes to finding the perfect potting bench, it is all about research. Find one that can accommodate your gardening needs and that you will enjoy looking at for years to come!
