17 Potting Benches That Will Change Your Gardening Game
From sweet under-$100 options to gorgeously deluxe workstations!
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Now that spring is here, we'd venture to guess that you've been busy planting vegetables or carefully selecting new pots and planters for your flowers. It's worth it, but it's also hard work. If your body is sore from hauling heavy bags of potting soil around and sitting on the ground while you prepare your plants—or if your tools and supplies are starting to feel a little out of control—meet your new best friend: a durable potting bench. It's a convenient, standing workstation you'll turn to time and time again.
What makes a potting bench perfect depends on your individual needs: It can be a simple, freestanding table or a unit that includes shelves, drawers, cabinets, a removable sink, a bucket hole—the list goes on. You can certainly splurge on a gorgeous artisan potting bench (I mean, just look at this beauty), but if you're on a budget, we also found several for less than $100.
The best part? So many of these versatile potting benches can also be used as porch decor or even as an outdoor bar cart. Shop our favorite picks below, and happy (organized) gardening!
Reviewers rave about this bench's sturdiness, value, and practical size. It doesn't have all the fixings, but the metal-top workspace makes cleanup so easy. It's a great starter piece for the gardener who just needs a spot to assemble their container plants.
This potting bench is on four caster wheels, so you can roll it into place and lock them for a steady surface. We also love that the two sides of the workspace slide open to reveal a bucket sink for soil or water, so you can work with minimum fuss.
The scalloped edges on this sturdy cedarwood potting bench might just be the most precious thing we've seen. It comes in one of four colored stains (cedar shown here), and the tool holders on the side add a nice touch.
This cool little potting station might not technically be a bench, but it has some pretty neat features—like a running sink, thanks to the garden hose hook up. It's perfect if you lack the room for a real potting bench, but still want the workspace.
Here's a solid wood potting bench with a lot of storage, all at a reasonable price! We love the drawer for small tools and that the cabinet locks. It's perfect for storing supplies and keeping critters out.
Sometimes a simple, three-tier shelf is all you need, but this one has the added benefit of being solid dark red meranti hardwood. It's a stylish pick that can easily double as a drinks station at your next porch party.
We love the design on this stylish and functional piece. The lattice doesn't just look beautiful, it also keeps supplies from falling off the table—and that bottom shelf can hold up to 100 pounds. The bench comes in both natural (shown here) and gray.
Add a bit of charm to your outdoor space with this vintage-looking number. The gridded back is the perfect spot for hanging all of your tools and other necessities, and a soil bucket (plus a cover) is included. It's made of powder-coated steel, designed to stand up to the elements.
The metal workspace on this potting bench makes for easy cleanup, but it's the spacious cabinets below that caught our eye. You can stash a lot of gardening supplies down there while keeping your favorite planters on display.
Featuring heavy-duty casters, a weatherproof zinc top, a towel rack, and hooks—not to mention loads of rustic country charm—this sturdy redwood unit is worth the splurge. Bonus: It's handmade in the USA.
Ideal for smaller spaces, this steel potting bench will look nice wherever you put it–and the two wheels make it easy to move around. It's a basic style, but two features stand out: raised sides and drainage holes, which keep potting messes contained.
We love the rustic simplicity of this two-tiered potting table. It's made of solid cedar wood, so it's naturally pest-resistant—and if you give it a good cleaning and oiling every year, it can last a long time.
If you have the space, this large potting bench is a beautiful way to store all of your gardening supplies and display your favorite plants. Its six shelves, cabinet, two drawers, and 50-inch long workspace can hold a lot without looking cluttered.
A streamlined potting bench like this one is an attractive way to organize your garden gear. You'll get a 43-inch long tabletop, and the right side slides open to reveal a removable bucket that can be used for soil or watering while giving you room to work.
Apartment dwellers, this one's for you. If you have a small balcony or limited outdoor space, this 26-inch long potting bench is as good-looking as it is practical. Best of all, it folds up flat for storage during the cold months.
This cute potting bench has three tiers and side hooks for your tools. However, the biggest benefit of this model is that it's made of resin, so you won't have to worry about water damage or fading over the years.
Made of solid wood, this little cart can be rolled around your garden as needed, or you can take the wheels off and park it in a convenient spot. It comes with a drop-in bucket and a drawer for storing small tools. Help it last by coating with wood oil or sealant every year.
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