The best potting benches were built to be beat up.
An industrial-style steel potting table will laugh at dirt, moisture, scratches, nicks, and water marks. It’s a looker, too.
Seed-starting season is underway— and here are 10 sturdy metal potting benches with hearts of steel:
Above: A galvanized steel Plant and Grill Table is suitable for use outdoors and will withstand the elements year-round. With a perforated storage shelf and a worktop made from a hot-dipped sheet of steel, it is €250 from Manufactum. Above: Ikea hack. Suitable for use in a covered shed, Ikea’s stainless steel Flytta Kitchen Trolley on lockable castors has two extra shelves to store plant pots and bags of soil. Hang garden tools from the side rails; $249. Above: Designed for use in a covered space, CB2’s steel Go-Cart Desk on wheels has a carbon powder coat finish and measures 47.75 inches wide; $149. Above: A 36-inch-wide stainless steel Equipment Stand made by Atosa is $190 from Lions Deal. The table comes in two other sizes; see Atosa for dimensions and pricing. Above: Manufactured in Israel, a galvanized steel Garden Potting Bench designed for outdoor use is 45 inches wide; $214.99 from Your Garden Stop. Above: Crafted by a German furniture maker, the Larch-Wood Gardener’s Table has a weather-resistant larch wood frame and a three-sided galvanized steel work surface with two drain holes. Measuring 39-by-35.5-by-17 inches, the table is practical but compact, perfect for a size-challenged urban garden; £332 at Manufactum. Above: A small aluminum Potting Stand with a double-bolted worktop and a storage shelf is £39.95 from Harrod Horticultural. Above: From Belgium, an Antique Zinc Top Potting Bench has a white painted wooden base with stretcher and a work surface that measures 32.5 inches; it is $2,400 from Mecox. Above: A 44-inch-long galvanized Potting Bench is $67.99 from Hayneedle. Above: A galvanized Potting Bench With Sides has a folding top and high sides to prevent spillage. Available in three sizes; for dimensions and prices, see CMAC. See more of our favorites:
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