But, like most garden furniture, the humble garden bench will need some care and maintenance from time to time. Thankfully, none of these care and maintenance tips cost a heap of cash nor hours and hours of your time. Neither do they require specialist knowledge or skills and can, in the main, be projects for anyone with a smattering of DIY skills. A garden bench seat makes a wonderful addition to any outdoor space, giving you somewhere to sit and unwind whilst enjoying all that your garden has to offer. If you’re in need of a new garden seat, Dunelm has a great selection of outdoor benches available in a range of shapes, sizes, and materials to match your style. Which would work best in your garden? We've got some top tips below to help you decide. This is the type of seat my great-grandparents enjoyed resting upon, at the top of a hill, flanked by giant hostas, overlooking the flower beds and farm fields below. Which bench will you select to add to your garden space? Come down into the yard and enjoy nature’s spectacular show!

A well as the famous Lutyens Benches we also have a great range of Classic Teak Benches. We specialise in teak furniture for indoor and outdoor use and have been making and selling it for twenty years so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands with The Garden Furniture Centre. We love to hear from our readers. Leave us a comment below with your questions, and share your ideas to make the most out of your outdoor space.As well as sanding lightly, sand your outdoor wooden bench with the grain – any swirl marks will stand out when you varnish the bench so take your time. Varnishing wood builds a protective layer over the wood, contributing not only to how long the hard wood garden bench will last but also its beauty. A solid seat may be quite comfortable to sit on, but when it rains, water will pond on it, requiring drying before sitting, and possibly undermining your product’s finish over time. To get the best finish and protection, you must choose the right kind of varnish. Always choose a varnish for hardwood and for exterior applications. Don’t be tempted to buy a cheaper varnish intended for interior use, assuming it will offer the same protection because it doesn’t and it won’t.

Choose a seat that reflects your personal style, and place it where you can enjoy relaxing and reading, sipping a cool drink, or chatting with a friend.My favorite bench wraps around an oak tree and has become a regular feature in my life. I share it with a family of gray squirrels that like to perch here to feast on an abundance of acorns in the fall. The Richland Indoor/Outdoor Reclaimed Wood Bench is available from Plow & Hearth. 7. Cynthia Teak Glider Bench by Bayou Breeze This sturdy model is ergonomically designed, with rounded seat and armrests, and has a weight capacity of 560 pounds. Some assembly is required.

Teak oil is great for garden benches. This oil nourishes the wood, stopping it from drying out and weathering, giving a fantastic revitalised appearance. It also stops wood from splitting, caused by excessive dryness deep within the wood.When buying teak, one cannot always be certain that it has been grown sustainably. This item is manufactured in Indonesia. Key Features: