Consider the setting for your bench. A rustic bench is a natural addition to a woodland or cottage garden. It would look good overlooking a pond, or next to a meadow sown with wildflower seeds.

If you’re a gardener, chances are you’ve come across more than one person who had a nice garden potting bench. You probably ...

If you have basic DIY skills, a few home woodworking tools, and some old pallets lying around the shed, you can build your own homemade bench and add a bit of rustic charm to the backyard in the ...