how to build a potting bench

1. What makes a good potting bench?
2. How tall should a potting bench be?
3. How do you organize a potting bench?
4. What is a potting bench used for?

What makes a good potting bench?

Treated lumber, sealed wood, cedar and composite are all good choices for potting bench material. My bench is under cover and I don't usually water plants on it, so I don't have to worry about wood rot too much. Regardless of how you garden, though, your bench will need to stand up to the elements.

How tall should a potting bench be?

The most common height for potting benches is 36 inches, the same as kitchen counters. However. potting benches do come in various heights. The goal is to avoid stooping and strain on your back, particularly since you'll be working with heavy pots and containers of soil.

How do you organize a potting bench?

8 Ways to Organize Your Potting Bench

1. Reuse furniture. Make your own potting bench and storage area by repurposing old furniture to help arrange your gardening materials.
2. Pockets. Hang canvas pockets near your potting station to organize gardening tools and supplies.
3. Hang it up. ...
4. DIY shelving. ...
5. Bins. ...
6. Curtains. ...
7. Stay on Track. ...
8. To-do list.

What is a potting bench used for?

A Potting bench or gardening table is a kind of workbench used for small gardening tasks such as transplanting seedlings. A basic potting bench has a work surface at bench height, comfortable for a standing person; and storage for potting soil, pots, and tools.