| What better way to spend a lazy summer day than | | | | wrought iron. Although wrought iron is nice to behold, |
| sitting on a beautiful garden bench. The humble | | | | it will rust and therefore should be saved for indoor |
| garden bench can hold a special place in our hearts | | | | use. Cast aluminum benches are poured into molds |
| and our memories. Do you remember sitting with a | | | | and therefore can simulate wood or wrought iron. |
| grandparent, parent or other family member just | | | | Aluminum benches can come in all different colors and |
| relaxing and enjoying the view? On the other hand, | | | | antique finishes. The paint is baked on for durability |
| does your garden bench have a more romantic | | | | and these benches can easily be cleaned with soap |
| memory shared with your significant other?Location, | | | | and water.Benches made from carved stone, stone |
| location, location! The location of your bench should | | | | slabs, and cast stone require no maintenance other |
| be placed some distance from your home, if possible, | | | | than an occasional dusting off debris.Wicker and |
| and within view from your home. The bench will then | | | | rattan settees say "garden," but save them for |
| call out to you to take a walk, sit down, relax, and | | | | covered porches or inside. There are All-weather |
| enjoy the view. A good tip to remember is it is not | | | | wicker benches, usually made from woven synthetics |
| where the bench looks good, but what looks good | | | | on an aluminum frame, which can go outside.Also, do |
| when sitting on your bench!Garden benches come in | | | | not rule out low-priced plastic or resin benches. They |
| a variety of colors and materials. The type of bench | | | | are lightweight and wash up with soap and water, |
| you choose is a matter of taste, although when | | | | though prolonged exposure to the elements can |
| selecting your bench, consider practicality as well as | | | | make them brittle.For more information about garden |
| being an ornamental garden feature.Wood benches | | | | benches, visit The Garden Bench Guide and Garden |
| made from hardwood such as teak, redwood, | | | | Furniture Info |
| mahogany, or cedar can stay outside year-round. | | | | |
| While these benches are pricey, they are not | | | | |
| rot-resistant and will turn a silver gray color when left | | | | |
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| benches options are cast or tubular aluminum, | | | | |