Foldable Potting Bench

by Merry Garden

• Features two tiers of ample shelf space and hanging bar accessory for hanging tools.
• May be used as Potting Bench in your garden, outdoor buffet table on your deck or patio, or for additional storage and counter space in your garage.
• Fold up flat for easy storage during the off seasons.
• Wood is Kiln Dried and Treated with Natural Color Stain to Enhance the Appearance and Durability of the Furniture.
• Easy To Assemble, Easy to Follow Assembly Instructions and Hardware Included. Phillips Screwdriver Required.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 24 x 60 inches ; 48.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000W76SGG
• Item model number: MPG-PB01
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,967 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Foldable Wood Potting Bench

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly Portable August 13, 2010

By pazzelin

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a container gardener. This year I decided to treat myself to/invest in a potting bench. Because of the limited space that I had available, I had very specific criteria that my potting bench would have to meet. I needed a potting bench that would meet all of the following criteria:
1.) Go with the over-all design of my container garden including form, function and color.
2.) Fit onto my apartment patio w/o intruding on the limited space that I had for my vegetable pots.
3.) A bench that consistently had an average of 4 1/2-5 star reviews from various independent reviewers over several different/reliable websites.
4.) Verticle storage that was also attractive.
5.) Priced under $200.00
6.) Durability
7.) Portability (easily moveable for storage in my garage over winter)

I took my time and researched several websites and eventually narrowed down my options to two different potting benches. When it came down to it, this one was the one.
I have owned it since May 2010. Many reviewers recommended that the bench be varnished to extend its life. I used a clear satin finish varnish to seal the bench. A clear satin varnish enhances the wood without adding an artificial shine while preserving the wood's integrity for years to come. While this particular bench is available to buy on a number of other websites, I chose to purchase this from amazon.com based on the fact that amazon offers the lowest price including shipping and the seller's reviews were favorable.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Potting Bench July 8, 2009

By Bella

Love the foldable potting bench. It is a good size and very attractive. It took a little while to assemble. I like the fact that you can hang items with S hooks anywhere on the back. I also like the idea that it can be folded and stored over the winter months. It doubles as an outside buffet when we barbeque or you can set up as a bar for outdoor entertaining. Overall, I am very pleased and would recommend it highly. I have received several compliments on its looks.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars exactly what was looking for October 30, 2010

By plant pimpin yinzer

Amazon Verified Purchase

i love this potting bench. i was searching and debating whether to build my own or purchase one. My main criteria was i wasnt going to spend 200 dollars on a potting bench that was gonna dry rot in the arizona sun. This bench comes pre stained so 10 bucks for 2 cans of thompson water sealer spray cans and i was up and potting winter annuals. My buddy had a lot of agave transplanting to do, so folded up bench, threw in back of truck and off i went. folding makes for quick work of cleaning whole patio off. I like the combo of nice n sturdy with a little nice detail of lattice back and hanging rod. If i had to build my own that detail would have been time prohibitive, but strengthwise i,ve had 2x2 ceramic pots w/rocks in bottom and the bench handled it just fine. Great balance of looks, strength, versitility, and PRICE!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars lightweight, beautiful, put it together myself February 25, 2011

By bengali bo

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am an avid outdoors woman. I spend several hours each morning outside, from spring to fall. This bench is just what I was looking for to organize my materials. It is very lightweight (my husband used the word cheap) but I prefer lightweight because I can move it around myself. Nice color and I like that I can collapse it for winter storage (although that requires somewhat taking it apart). It won't hold a lot of heavy stuff for long periods without bending but it is a great WORK bench that looks really nice and complements my backyard. My toddler helped me put it together and it only took "us" about an hour (because the power screwdriver was dead) LOVE IT!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Wind gust will topple bench June 22, 2011

By 3kd1ad

Amazon Verified Purchase

I really loved the idea of this potting bench and planned to use it for a prep area for our outdoor kitchen. Just as I had put the finishing touches on it a gust of wind pushed the bench over snapping the lattice off of the bench. The wind gust that destroyed this bench didn't move any of the other lightweight tables from our deck. I think this should be labeled strictly for indoor use due to the light weight.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's just cool October 27, 2011

By Bob Costa

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this one after returning two of a different metal bench due to defects and shipping damage. This is just a great bench, and here is what you should know.

1. If you want it to last a long time, buy a quart of exterior polyurethane or your favorite sealer. And plan on sealing everything BEFORE you put it together. that way all the cracks and joints are sealed as well. A quart will give you three decent coats.

2. Putting it together was much easier than I thought. If you have a power screwdriver, it can go together by one person in 20-30 minutes. Besides a screwdriver, a square to set the legs at 90 degrees when crossbracing came in handy.

I did not see why a folding potting bench was needed, but even before I used it I started to understand. This will go onto my lanai for parties as a serving or buffet table, and it will also be nice to be able to move it around the yard to take the bench to the project rather than vice-versa. It is lightweight and easily carried, and a couple of heavy pots or bags of stuff on the bottom shelf should stablize it in the heaviest winds. And I can fold it up and lay it down for hurricanes. :-)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, sturdy bench May 6, 2012

By sherilyn66

Amazon Verified Purchase

This bench was already stained when it arrived, but I added a coat of waterproofing to it since it was going to be outside. It's sturdy, I have it against the fence sitting on a bed of pea gravel. It was easy to put together and if you would want to put it inside for the winter, it folds up easily to fit through the doorway. I left mine outside all winter & it held up through six inches of snow with no problem.