Build your own potting bench! We've gathered up the best tutorials to help you get started building your very own potting bench:
1. Farmhouse Potting Bench
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, hooks |
This farmhouse style potting bench features a slatted bottom shelf, upper shelf with hook bar, and X detailing on the ends. Simple construction uses basic tools and off the shelf materials. This super versatile plan has been used as a drink station and even a workbench when not being used as a planter!
2. Simple Potting Bench
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material |
If you are looking for a simple and quick build this is a great plan. We like how easy it is to modify for your specific needs. The added hutch is great for adding hooks and also gives an additional small shelf for small plants or planting utensils. The large bottom shelf is great for extra potting soil and storage!
3. 2x4 Potting Bench
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, hooks |
I wanted to create new potting bench plans that are still super simple to make, but this time, I wanted to integrate more storage on the hutch and back. So I teamed up with my friends at Ryobi to create these plans for you!
One of the things I love the most about this potting bench is the back is like a pegboard! You can use any "over-the-cabinet" accessories to customize your hutch for your needs.
4. Collapsible Potting Table
Image Credit: Lady Goats
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, butt hinges |
Build a collapsible potting table or BBQ area to provide an extra outdoor surface that can be stored away in the off season. This is perfect for outdoor spaces or a table that needs to be easily portable!
5. Sturdy Potting Table
Image Credit: Between Naps on the Porch
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, 2x and 4x material, casters, hooks |
Another great beginner project! What we love about this potting table is that is can double as a drink station or grill cart when not used for potting!
6. Easy 2x4 Potting Table
Image Credit: Refresh Restyle
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material |
If you're looking for a quick and easy potting table plan, this one will get you planting in no time. This plan takes just five 2x4's and can be built in a few hours!
7. Small Potting Bench with Pocket Hole Construction
Image Credit: Angela Marie Made
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2 x material, hooks |
We love the look of this potting bench and the added corbel shelf and lovely details! Built with pocket hole construction, this potting bench will look fabulous indoors or out!
8. Potting Bench with Sink
Image Credit: The Handyman's Daughter
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, sink, faucet, hose adapter |
This plan includes a sink! If you're looking for a modern style potting bench with plenty of storage, counter space and extras, this might be the plan for you.
9. Potting Bench with Hidden Garbage Can Enclosure
Image Credit: Reality Daydream
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, 2x, 4x material, plywood, hinges, handle, latch |
This potting bench has it all! A potting bench that boasts tons of closed door storage, a large surface area to work on, plenty of options for hanging gardening utensils, PLUS a place for the garbage can!
10. Cottage Style Potting Bench
Image Credit: Love Grows Wild
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, corbels |
This darling potting bench with decorative roof is a gardners dream! Another great tutorial to add some beauty and function to your outdoor space!
11. Easy Modern Potting Bench
Image Credit: Anika's DIY Life
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer,Sander, Planer, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, hooks |
This isn't a large traditional design. It has a fun modern twist with a fresh look! The smaller size makes it easy to move around if needed, or repurpose for a drink or food station.
12. DIY Party Cart/Potting Bench
Image Credit: The Crafted Maker
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, plywood, hinges, latch, hooks |
This potting bench plan is simple to make and only requires 2X4’s and a very small amount of plywood and hardware.
13. Lattice Potting Bench
Image Credit: Jen Woodhouse
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, lattice, Simpson Strong Tie hardware |
If you're a plant lover and looking for a weekend project, add this one to the list! We love the lattice detail, plant shelf and hooks!
14. Potting Bench with Storage
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, hooks, handle |
I love this design for a potting bench. The grated top allows for the excess soil to fall through and be caught in the soil crate. The crate drawer keeps everything neat and tidy!
15. Mobile Potting Bench
Image Credit: Woodshop Diaries
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, dowel rod, wheels |
Build this adorable cart to display your plants, store your supplies, and give you a work surface to repot all your favorite indoor and outdoor plants. Or, use it as a serving cart for your outdoor gatherings!
16. Ultimate Home Depot Potting Bench
Image Credit: Home Depot
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, 2x, 4x material and decking boards |
Love this potting bench by Home Depot. All the extra work suface and storage is a gardeners dream.
17. Pallet Potting Bench
Image Credit: My Happy Simple Living
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Jig Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, pallets |
If you can get your hands on some pallets, this is a very inexpensive potting bench, maybe even FREE! This is a great design and adds beauty and function to a yard.
18. 2x4 and Fence Picket Potting Bench
Image Credit: My Frugal Adventures
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material and cedar fence pickets |
If you just want a quick beautiful and inexpensive potting bench option, this is a great tutorial!
19. Pottery Barn Inspired Potting Bench
Image Credit: Thrifty Decor Chic
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x annd 4x material, hooks |
This classic design can be used for so many occasions in a backjyard. This plan is user friendly and will get you planting in no time!
20. Simple Garden Bench
Image Credit: Ginger Snap Crafts
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material |
You may just have enough scrap wood laying around for this project! It's quick, easy and inexpensive.
21. Fence Board Potting Bench
Image Credit: Flower Patch Farmhouse
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, cedar fence pickets |
Build this beautiful potting bench and use it as a backdrop for many things! An outdoor sideboard to entertain, a photo prop for flowers or hand painted signs and of course to plant!
22. Garden Potting Bench with Hog Wire Back
Image Credit: Dunn Lumber
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Hack Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, hog wire, metal channel |
This is a perfect project for those of us who love to garden but don’t have a workstation to do so. This garden potting bench keeps everything tidy and in one place—and it works just as well living in a backyard as it does a garage (or even an apartment balcony).
23. Slatted Garden Bench with Sink by HGTV
Image Credit: HGTV
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Jig Saw, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, 2x and 4 x material, dowel, corbels, sink, faucet, towel bars |
Learn how to build a custom work table for your gardening and outdoor chores. We outfitted this bench with a dry sink, tool storage and plenty of shelving - HGTV
24. Fold Down Potting Bench
Image Credit: Prodigal Pieces
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x and 2x material, hinges, handles and latches |
I love that it is made of slats so that when you are potting your plants, you soil can fall thru to the ground. That didn’t make it an ideal shelf inside the shed, but it makes it perfect for my potting bench - Prodigal Pieces
25. Gardening Bench
Image Credit: Family Handyman
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material and decking boards |
Another beautiful and functional potting bench, have this built in just a few hours!
26. Fold Up Potting Bench
Image Credit: The Wood Grain Cottage
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 2x material, cedar fence pickets, hinges |
Perfect for the side of a shed, this fold up design is function and beautiful!
