Why landscape furniture is more than just a place to sit
In short: Learn how to transition from standard lawn furniture to custom landscape seating. This guide demonstrates how to build a functional planter bench that integrates directly into your yard's terrain.
Mark Powers demonstrates the construction of a bench that utilizes planters as its structural piers. By building seating into the landscape, you create a permanent oasis rather than a movable piece of furniture. The project uses cedar boards for durability and requires specific components like 3/4-inch gravel for drainage and potting soil to complete the planter elements.
The final dimensions of the bench are 84 inches long, 23 inches deep, and 18 inches high. The build requires a variety of cedar lumber, including 2x4s for the planter pieces and seat frame, and 2x6s for the seat boards and cap. Key hardware includes stainless-steel deck screws, galvanized siding nails, and 12-inch galvanized spikes.
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