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The Garden Bench There's nothing worse than watching guests sit down to a back yard meal only to see them pass right through the sun rotted webbing of the chair. Or how about sliding across the well worn wooden bench to drive a splinter in an exposed thigh. Not pleasant I assure you although falling through a chair (providing no one is hurt) does make people laugh. There is a way to avoid both those problems when it comes to owning a garden bench. Think concrete. Yes those solid, hard to move, almost permanent benches are great for the garden once you get them in place. They do have their drawbacks. First, they are extremely hard to move especially if they're of one piece construction. It'll take two hardy souls to move it. Second, they are made of concrete which is a hard surface so it's not going to offer a soft place to sit. For long periods of sitting I suggest a cushion. Third, they get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Have that cushion handy again. But other than that they're a durable garden bench or plant stand.
When a white winged dove roosts above the bench, a soft brush and a little water gets rid of those unsightly splats. For the creative, a little mosaic work can make a concrete bench a garden work of art. And if you don't want to sit on the bench it makes a great place to put a few potted plants. In the table below is a sampling of benches from four different retailers in the Tucson area. Availability can vary and prices are always subject to change. The Tucson Gardener's visit to the businesses was Tuesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 21, 1999. Some of the benches are manufactured where purchased. Others are imported.
Editor's note: Some
prices and styles have changed since this article was first written. For you
out of state shoppers The Tucson Gardener does
not sell garden benches or other garden related products. Shipping for a
concrete bench would probably cost more than the bench. Look locally for
your concrete benches.
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