TP Toys Potting Bench - A garden station to grow your own vegetables, plants and flowers - ideal for kids ages 3+, Wood, 93.5 x 37.5 x 12 cm (677)

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A standard potting bench height is 80 centimetres to the working surface. This is about 11 centimetres lower than a standard kitchen counter. What is the best wood for a potting bench?

Whether you’re getting started with your very first greenhouse or an expert gardener looking for the best planting bench, an accomplished gardener with a large garden to tend to or a modern gardener with a balcony full of potted plants, a proper potting bench will make garden planting and maintenance much easier. Better still, a potting bench can be a stylish addition to your garden furniture. It can double up as a drink or buffet table at garden parties. I recommend too, if you’re not using your potting bench during the worst of the weather then you cover it up. This outdoor garden bench cover should cover virtually all potting benches and keep them from the worst of the winter weather. Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs about Potting BenchesWe also think you’ll appreciate the moldings and gently rounded trim work that give it the look of finely made furniture despite its intent for the outdoors. Brush compost off with a brush – compost left on wood can rot the wood. Rot can infect your seedlings.

If you have a wooden potting bench then be sure to apply a wood preserver or stain at least once a year. I tend to do this after the annual clean so that I know I’m not sealing in anything nasty. This best buy potting bench has a great large working area and includes a baffle panel to prevent items from falling down. This potting table with sink also has two tiers of slatted shelves on which you can conveniently store gardening items. The slatted shelves are great for airflow. There’s a drawer for storage as well as a removable plastic sink too. This best potting bench with sink is designed as a dry sink. If you’re looking for a potting bench with sink and running water, then you’re looking at a custom build. However, this is a great potting bench option (use an expandable hose if you want to add running water) and our best buy wooden potting bench. Buy our Best Potting Bench here. The galvanised worktop should be able to withstand the elements and easy to clean as well. The design includes a slatted shelf beneath the worktop for storing your watering can, plant pots, grow trays and other items. The cheapest model on our list, thisHomeZone Garden Mile Potting Bench is ideal for when space is limited or for infrequent use. Looking at the size, it falls between the largest and the smallest models with dimensions of H90 x W70 x D41cm. The table is still enough to help you stay organised when potting plants and flowers. You can keep tools, soil and pots within arms reach, helping you to reduce spreading a mess over a large area, making it a must-have for gardening enthusiasts.

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If you buy a wooden model, make sure that the material is stained or treated so it can last for a long time outside, though your potting bench will most likely spend time in the shed when not in use. Even so, it has to contend with the cold winter and the heat of the summer and this can cause vulnerable materials to deteriorate. Galvanised metals and hard plastics such as uPVC and Polypropylene can also last longer and require little maintenance. Our two favourites are wooden and metal tables, plastic can become brittle and fade over time, timber can fade but you always have the option to give it a coat of wood preservative. Working height Even though the instructions are in German, this table is still easy to put together when you follow the diagrams and utilising the supplied mounting hardware. It also has an 80cm working height, so it should be the correct height for standing and working at, which should be about right for most gardeners. This best potting bench on wheels is a great option if you’re looking to be able to easily move your potting bench. As well as wheels it has a removable compost sink, a drawer and a baffle on three sides of the surface to stop things from falling off your potting table. There’s a single lower shelf – ideal for a bag of compost – and a small upper shelf for your potted plants. Buy the Best Potting Bench with wheels here.

Ideally, the best potting bench is one that meets your personal requirements. There are benches with multiple storage shelves and hooks, some fold flat for off-season storage and others are small enough for compact spaces. For anyone who is in the market for a handcrafted cedar potting bench that’s bigger than most any we’ve found, the THREE MAN Ultimate Cedar potting bench has to be the find you’re after. The baby is HUGE – we’re talking six feet long! That means you’ve got ample working surfaces to really get a lot of plants into pots at one time. Your potting bench needs to be durable and weatherproof if you are going to store it outside in your yard. This is one of the best potting benches for outdoor use because it’s made of solid cedar which is seriously strong, durable, and naturally weather resistant. You can also stain or paint it any color you prefer, or merely give it a linseed oil finish for lasting durability.This means an application of protective oil is a must so we recommend doing this every year to keep it looking new. This potting bench is simple to assemble and in a matter of minutes, it is ready to use. Pros