The best things in life seem even better when they’re shared — maybe that explains the appeal of an inviting garden bench. Sure, it’s nice to sit and enjoy the outdoors by yourself, but with a bench, ...

Seats in a garden are an invitation to rest. Because garden seating is part of the landscape, it should never be merely functional, practical, and comfortable but also visually attractive or blend in ...

Transforming a dense concrete jungle like Milan into a haven of vegetation is no easy task, but artist Matteo Cibic has come up with a clever way to reintroduce plant life into the barren metropolis ...

Linda asks: Our new landscape is almost complete with most hardscape in place; next comes the fun part of choosing and placing the new plants. The main contoured bed is fairly deep in width, allowing ...

A well-placed bench in a garden is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s an invitation. It asks visitors to slow down, pause for a moment and take in the beauty that surrounds them. It also can ...

Pull up a pew and enjoy the great outdoors with these super-stylish garden benches for all tastes and budgets The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...