Garden Furniture

The best way to care for pressure-treated lumber is by painting or staining it. Whether it is a deck, railing or other object, painting or staining the material will lengthen the life of the wood....

This can be as plain or fancy as you like.

Benches have been used for hundreds of years as places to sit, places to work, and places to set items for later use. However, purchasing a bench for one of these uses is often more expensive than...

There is nothing quite as useless as a beautiful bench, in a perfect spot, with a seat and back too worn to sit on. A well-maintained bench can add enjoyment to any yard or park. Even a novice...

A wooden swing set can enhance a yard and entertain children and adults alike. Choose a safe and appropriate place, then decide on a design, which will affect the materials needed. Scores of...

This article outlines how to build a basic bike rack from wood.

Planter boxes can add a note of nature to a deck or patio. They're perfect for flowers, perennials, or even for establishing a small vegetable garden. With simple tools and materials, you can...

Patio planters are an ornamental addition to a patio. There really is no limit to what you can plant in a patio planter. If you like homegrown tomatoes, flowers or shrubs or even cacti, your patio...

I have seen several articles on the internet about yard or porch swings, but none that really get down to the details (unless you want to pay for plans). I made this yard swing back in 2001 and we...

Though expensive, rubber pellets make a great material to base a swing set in. They are sturdy, provide an excellent cushion in case of a fall and are more resistant to weather than wood chips or...

Any swing set should have soft material beneath it to cushion a kid's fall if he slips off it. Though it sounds odd, pea gravel makes a good base to provide safety for your little ones. The small...

Whenever you set up a swing set in your yard, you should lay a thick surface of soft material around it. That way, if any children fall, they will land on something safe and not injure themselves....

Building a bench planter is a great way to build a convenient bench to relax and a simple way to create two lovely planters at the same time. The result is a simple stretcher type bench that...

Being part of the green movement and making eco-friendly purchasing decisions is the right thing to do when looking for garden furniture. Many gardeners are avid environmentalists, grow...