Your Garden Bench

There are few of us who haven’t had fond memories attached with garden
benches. Why not, after all there are few things to equal sitting on a beautiful
garden bench on a lethargic summer morning. Surely you remember those romantic
moments sitting next to your sweetheart mushing up cozily with sweet nothings
whispered into their ears? Or those priceless moments of bonding you had with
your grandparent, other family member unwinding and reveling in the joy of
sharing a garden bench.

Garden benches have such mesmerizing presences that no single seat can match.
Whatever maybe the type of garden you own, whether a roof garden or an open lawn
a garden bench completes its ornamental look. However while choosing remember to
keep in mind the practical aspects as well while selecting a garden bench from
the variety of colors and materials available.

Teak or Wood Bench

Teak benches feature prominently in many garden accessories stores. The real
value of a teak bench is its aesthetic presence. As a piece of sculpture too it
does pretty well but painted garden benches made of wood are equally ornamental.
Be sure to protect your wooden benches from rain.

Advantages of Teak or Wood Garden Bench:

• Less expensive than Metal or Plastic benches
• Fairly resistant to breakage. Doesn’t break if dropped accidentally
• Ease in replacement
• Eco friendly, can go in all gardens

Metal Bench

Metal benches are another option and they come as cast or tubular aluminum
and wrought iron. It goes without saying that wrought Irons tend to rust and
hence must be saved for indoor use. Cast aluminum benches too can be made to
resemble wood or wrought iron. They are poured into moulds and are available in
all colors and antique styles too. These are easy to maintain as they can be
washed with regular soap and water as the paint is baked on for lasting
durability.

Advantages of Metal Garden Bench:

• Variety is available in metal bench ranging from aluminum to traditional
  iron
• Make your garden more colorful with these benches
• No need of a separate shed to place them
• Available in light weight and antique style
• Easily foldable and can be stored anywhere

Plastic Bench

Plastic benches have begun to make their mark in many areas now. Its eco
friendly recycled plastic construction requires zero maintenance .In terms of
attractiveness one could confer on it a ten on ten making it an aesthetically
appealing object to be placed in any setting. Available in 4′, 6′ and 8′ lengths
seating for 2, 3, and 4 adults respectively it makes comfortable seating.

Benefits of Plastic Garden Bench:

• Tougher, more durable than wood
• Environmental friendly, non-toxic
• Colorfast, maintains its original appearance
• Impervious to insects, mold, moss, mildew & saltwater
• Will not crack, splinter or chip
• Stain or sealer, maintenance free, never needs paint

If you have space in your garden make sure that your bench is placed at a
distance from the house so that it serves as a point where people are tempted to
walk out. Make it an eye-catching feature in your garden where you can sit down
and turn back to view your house.

However if you want cheaper quality benches Internet, garden utility stores
and furniture shops are the best way to get discounted garden benches. These are
sold at lesser prices due to the huge competition on the internet. Be on the
look out for garden benches to add spice to your garden.