| What better way to spend a lazy summer day | | | | iron. Aluminum benches can come in all |
| than sitting on a beautiful garden bench. | | | | different colors and antique finishes. The |
| The humble garden bench can hold a special | | | | paint is baked on for durability and these |
| place in our hearts and our memories. Do you | | | | benches can easily be cleaned with soap and |
| remember sitting with a grandparent, parent | | | | water.Benches made from carved stone, stone |
| or other family member just relaxing and | | | | slabs, and cast stone require no maintenance |
| enjoying the view? On the other hand, does | | | | other than an occasional dusting off |
| your garden bench have a more romantic memory | | | | debris.Wicker and rattan settees say |
| shared with your significant other?Location, | | | | "garden," but save them for covered porches |
| location, location! The location of your | | | | or inside. There are All-weather wicker |
| bench should be placed some distance from | | | | benches, usually made from woven synthetics |
| your home, if possible, and within view from | | | | on an aluminum frame, which can go |
| your home. The bench will then call out to | | | | outside.Also, do not rule out low-priced |
| you to take a walk, sit down, relax, and | | | | plastic or resin benches. They are |
| enjoy the view. A good tip to remember is it | | | | lightweight and wash up with soap and water, |
| is not where the bench looks good, but what | | | | though prolonged exposure to the elements can |
| looks good when sitting on your bench!Garden | | | | make them brittle.For more information about |
| benches come in a variety of colors and | | | | garden benches, visit The Garden Bench Guide |
| materials. The type of bench you choose is a | | | | and Garden Furniture Info |
| matter of taste, although when selecting your | | | | |
| bench, consider practicality as well as being | | | | |
| an ornamental garden feature.Wood benches | | | | |
| made from hardwood such as teak, redwood, | | | | |
| 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 unattended. | | | | David Chandler, The Stock Market Genie |
| These benches need to be washed once a year | | | | |
| with mild soap and a bit of bleach. Benches | | | | |
| made from pressure-treated wood (as seen on | | | | |
| decks) are another option. Painted benches | | | | For your FREE Stock Market Trading Mini |
| made from wood should remain inside or under | | | | Course: |
| cover.Metal benches options are cast or | | | | |
| tubular aluminum, wrought iron. Although | | | | |
| wrought iron is nice to behold, it will rust | | | | |
| and therefore should be saved for indoor use. | | | | "What The Wall Street Hot Shots Won't Tell |
| Cast aluminum benches are poured into molds | | | | You! |
| and therefore can simulate wood or wrought | | | | |