Versailles Folding Metal Garden Bench in Sage Green Finish

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The Richland Indoor/Outdoor Reclaimed Wood Bench is available from Plow & Hearth. 7. Cynthia Teak Glider Bench by Bayou Breeze When buying teak, one cannot always be certain that it has been grown sustainably. This item is manufactured in Indonesia. Key Features:

This is the type of seat my great-grandparents enjoyed resting upon, at the top of a hill, flanked by giant hostas, overlooking the flower beds and farm fields below. Garden furniture allows you to relax and enjoy the surroundings of your lush, colourful garden. Despite such a vast array of garden furniture, many people still enjoy the garden bench. Protecting your bench means protecting it by ensuring it cleaned, varnished and treated regularly, as well as protected from the worst of the weather, four elements which we will now examine in turn. Corralitos Eco-Friendly Wooden Picnic Bench is available from Wayfair. 9. Classic Vineyard by Little Cottage CompanyThis sturdy model is ergonomically designed, with rounded seat and armrests, and has a weight capacity of 560 pounds. Some assembly is required. Which bench will you select to add to your garden space? Come down into the yard and enjoy nature’s spectacular show! To get the best finish and protection, you must choose the right kind of varnish. Always choose a varnish for hardwood and for exterior applications. Don’t be tempted to buy a cheaper varnish intended for interior use, assuming it will offer the same protection because it doesn’t and it won’t. Keeping them clean is important. Metal plaques are best cleaned with a suitable cleaning substance, and there are specific leaning products for both brass and stainless-steel plaques.

The Cynthia Teak Glider Bench is available from Wayfair. 8. Corralitos Eco-Friendly Wooden Picnic Bench To repair a slat, measure from the length you will need and cut to size. Carefully remove the old slat and manoeuvre the new one into place. Fix securely into position.We love to hear from our readers. Leave us a comment below with your questions, and share your ideas to make the most out of your outdoor space. Informal and comfortable, the garden bench is a welcome addition to any garden. Use it in its basic format for half an hour watching the sun set or dress it up with comfy cushions and throws for when you have friends dining al fresco. The garden bench is a truly versatile piece of outdoor furniture. We also sell round picnic tables in a variety of styles and sizes perfect for a close-knit family gathering of Alfresco dining. For stubborn paint or varnish surfaces, use a combination of heat gun first, followed by a chemical paint stripper. Once you have removed the surface vegetation, simply allow the garden bench to dry in the sun for a few hours.

But, like most garden furniture, the humble garden bench will need some care and maintenance from time to time. Thankfully, none of these care and maintenance tips cost a heap of cash nor hours and hours of your time. Neither do they require specialist knowledge or skills and can, in the main, be projects for anyone with a smattering of DIY skills. Instead, why not varnish it to bring out the unique grain features of wood? And this is how; Step 1 – Strip Away Old VarnishIn addition to an assortment of materials, they come in a vast array of styles, ranging from streamlined and contemporary to ornate and vintage. Hardwood is exactly that – a hard wood from a tree that is slow growing. Thus, when felled and cut, the wood is made into a delightful garden bench. Robust and long lasting, a hard wood bench is ideal for any application in the garden. Remember you are not sanding the bench to change its shape but to take a light layer off the surface of the wood so don’t use a harsh sandpaper