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 ...

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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 ...

Which potting bench is best? If you are a gardening enthusiast, then you understand how helpful it is to be able to perform your gardening tasks without bending and twisting your back. A potting bench ...

Answer: As you discovered, most plastic lumber sags easily. Manufacturers warn that real wood, not plastic lumber, should be used for the support structure on deck boards, and they advise spacing the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not show it some love? If you've tried dusting off the outdoor table or your swing seat has seen better ...

BOSSES at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) have axed controversial plans to replace rotting wooden memorial benches with plastic alternatives after the proposal was criticised by visitors.

If you have garden furniture, you'll want to make sure to bring it indoors by this date to avoid it getting ruined.

It was the kind of call Eric Gellerman has been receiving on a weekly basis for more than a decade. A guy had a lot of wood in his yard and was ready to unload it. "When I drove down to the guy's ...