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==== '''<big><u>Types of potting benches</u></big>''' ==== |
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There are different types of potting benches out there. Here are the most popular types among them. |
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===== '''Wooden garden potting benches''' ===== |
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Wooden potting benches are potting benches made of wood. They are the most popular potting bench types among all. You can find wooden gardening bench without without sink<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wooden potting benches|url=https://gardeningforu.com/garden-potting-benches/|url-status=live}}</ref> . Some of them are with sink. |
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===== '''Metal garden potting benches''' ===== |
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Metal potting benches are more durable than wooden benches. One of the benefits of using metal potting benches is that they weigh less the wooden potting benches. Not only that, they are easy to clean. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Furniture]] |
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* [[Gardening]] |
* [[Gardening]] |
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* [[Transplanting]] |
* [[Transplanting]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.pottingbenches.com/ PottingBenches.com] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080414143145/http://www.all-about-planters.com/potting_bench.html All About Planters] |
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* [http://www.wrcla.org/cedarprojects/propagatingbenches/overview.asp RealCedar (Western Red Cedar Lumber Assn.)] Propagating bench construction plans |
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* [http://tipnut.com/potting-bench-plans/ TipNet.com] 15 Potting Bench Plans |
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*[https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/garden/garden-tools/how-to-build-a-diy-potting-bench Bunnings] |
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Revision as of 01:56, 3 April 2021
A Potting bench or gardening table is a kind of workbench used for small gardening tasks such as transplanting seedlings. A basic potting bench has a work surface at bench height, comfortable for a standing person; and storage for potting soil, pots, and tools. The same furniture is often also used to display potted plants, even indoors.
Since this type of furniture is often exposed to soil, water, and sunlight, it must be made from weather-resistant materials if it is not to decay rapidly. Cedar wood is a popular choice. Plastic potting benches are cheaper and, for those who can afford it, there is teak. Metal construction may be considered if corrosion can be controlled.
Some potting benches are small and portable; others are fixed into the side of a greenhouse. Some designs include a dry sink for soil storage, a water or drain hookup, and/or a cold frame. As they are often custom built by the gardener, styles vary greatly -- and do it yourself construction plans are widely available.
