Customer Reviews

Foldable Potting Bench

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

I've always wanted a potting bench but worried about what to do with it during off season. This bench takes care of that concern. It is very well made, and folds easily for storage when not in use. I would highly recommend it!

This bench was a bit tricky to put together, but when I finally got it toether--I was delighted! It is a real value and looks great on my patio

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. :-)

I love my new workbench which I purchased at Amazon.com. This table will make it so much easier to transplant my plants and take care of my garden. It is well made and was easy to put together. Besides the wood really smells good.

Thank you.

Love this bench. Am planning to use it as a BBQ work area/accessory. Just finished putting it together. It was a cinch. Pieces fit together perfectly. Great instructions. Very well made, thoughtfully designed - love the fact that it folds up. Have been looking for just the right thing for a long time and this more than meets my expectations. What a bargain! It is available elsewhere for a little to a lot more, plus sometimes ridiculous shipping costs. Wonderful to get it with free, quick shipping, no tax. Amazon is the best!