Gardening has pretty much wound down for the year, but I can't stop looking for things to do that bring me outside and into the garden. My most recent venture was to build and install a bench in the ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Learn how to build a modern garden bench complete with LED lights for the perfect evening ambiance. Stylish, functional, and ...

Here’s a heavy-duty garden bench for the DIY’er with a green thumb. When it’s time to pot flowering plants, or even some food plants, most of us are on our hands and knees, scrabbling around for the ...

Garden seating eats space, planters need care, and the budget rarely stretches to both. You want a spot to perch with a book and a place to grow thyme, lavender, maybe a tomato vine. Shops sell the ...

It can be the focal point to your backyard, a garden accent or just an accessory, but the garden bench is seeing a revival in landscapes across the country. In one of my favorite areas at the Columbus ...

It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That's when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they're also available in a myriad of ...

There's no shortage of materials for garden benches. Each has its own aesthetic and practical advantages. However, two materials often come to mind here: concrete and wood. To figure out which one is ...

A well-placed bench in a garden is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s an invitation. It asks visitors to slow down, pause for a moment and take in the beauty that surrounds them. It also can ...