How to Build a Simple Gardening Bench

A sturdy bench for potting plants and other garden chores is a necessity when you get into serious gardening.

I designed this bench using cedar 2x4s and deck boards. All you need to do is cut the parts to length and assemble, so your bench can be ready for use in just a few hours.

If you want to save a little money, use pressure-treated lumber instead of cedar boards.

Figure A

Cutting List

KEY.	QTY.	PART.	DIMENSIONS
A	10	Frame supports	2″ x 4″ x 23-3/4″
B	4	Front & back frame boards	2″ x 4″ x 55″
C	6	Legs	2″ x 4″ x 34″
D	2	Back leg/shelf support	2″ x 4″ x 60″
E	5	Bench top deck	5/4″ x 6″ x 58″
F	5	Lower shelf deck	5/4″ x 6″ x 55″
G	2	Upper shelf	5/4″ x 6″ x 56″
H	2	Shelf ends	5/4″ x 6″ x 6-1/2″

Cutting Frame Boards

• Start by cutting all the top and shelf frame boards to length.
• Next, cut all the leg boards to length. At this point, when cutting the 2x4s for the back legs, you can choose the option of an upper shelf on your gardening bench.

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