$26 is all it takes. With just $26 and basic tools, I’ve built a stunning 5-piece planter bench set that rivals those sold in high-end stores for $1,800. But this isn’t just about saving money—it’s ...

Garden seating eats space, planters need care, and the budget rarely stretches to both. You want a spot to perch with a book and a place to grow thyme, lavender, maybe a tomato vine. Shops sell the ...

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 ...

58th Street resident Sharon Drayton said that since the planter box benches were installed, she feels like there’s more community on her block. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY ...