The 6 Best Potting Benches of 2023

Best Overall

Sol 72 Outdoor Ailani Fir Potting Bench

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The Sol 72 Outdoor Ailani Fir Potting Bench is our best overall pick because it's constructed from high-quality weather-resistant materials and has plenty of storage options for organizing garden tools. Fir is a great wood for potting benches because it's very resistant to wear from extreme weather conditions. We also appreciate the removable stainless steel sink basin on this potting bench because it's also resistant to rust and corrosion. You could even place a cutting board on the sink basin for a larger workspace. However, at 46 inches wide and 13.1 inches deep, this potting bench offers plenty of workspace for trimming blooms, repotting bulbs, or bottom watering plants in the sink.

This bench includes several organizational features to keep tools and plants organized. Hang your tools on the three hooks, display freshly potted plants on the top shelf, and safely store seed packets in the drawer. The bottom two shelves offer even more storage possibilities to place covered bins or extra pots and soil. You can pot even your heaviest plants on this bench thanks to the 220-pound weight capacity on the top workspace. The middle and bottom shelves also have impressive weight capacities at 50 and 110 pounds, respectively. While we trust the construction of this potting bench, we are slightly concerned about how lightweight it is. At just 40 pounds, we think this potting bench could be toppled over by strong winds when not loaded down with pots and tools. If you live in an area that experiences frequent high winds or extreme weather, we recommend securing this bench to a fence or alternative foundation to prevent accidents.

Price at time of publish: $217

_{Dimensions: 47.9 x 46 x 15.3 inches | Material: Fir wood, stainless steel}

Best Budget

CANOPIA by PALRAM 2-Tier Durable Plastic Bench

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If you're on a budget, the CANOPIA by PALRAM 2-Tier Durable Plastic Bench is a great alternative to a full-size potting bench. While the working surface area is smaller than other products in our roundup, this bench is the perfect no-frills option for gardeners seeking extra storage for their plants. Whether you store potting soil and other necessities on this bench or use it solely to re-pot and display your plant collection, it's versatile enough to serve multiple needs.

While this design is weather-resistant, we recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from the rain to ensure it lasts several years. This bench also requires no assembly, which is a huge relief considering most wooden benches require a bit of work to set up. While this bench isn't the most attractive design in our roundup, we appreciate its simple construction and affordable price point.

Price at time of publish: $100

_{Dimensions: 33.4 x 31.4 x 15.7 inches | Material: Polypropylene}

Best Splurge

Pottery Barn Abbott Potting Station

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Pottery Barn's Abbott Potting Station is constructed of solid acacia wood and features a cement potting surface and two shelves. The cement top is sure to withstand chips and scratches from trowels and other tools compared to standard wood tops. This bench is 36 inches tall with a 30 x 21-inch surface area, which is smaller than other potting benches, but we think this model would be particularly great for a smaller garden area. We also appreciate that you can purchase multiple benches and place them together for a larger work area.

This potting bench has a surprising 150-pound weight limit, making it a great way also to display your large blooms that don't need as much direct sunlight exposure. This bench is also easy to keep clean with frequent dusting and should not stain from water exposure like wooden benches. While we recognize this potting bench is quite the splurge compared to other models, we're big fans of the minimalist design and durable materials. If aesthetics and space-saving are high on your priority list, you can't go wrong with this pick.

Price at time of publish: $599

_{Dimensions: 36 x 30 x 21 inches | Material: Acacia wood and cement top}

Best Wooden

Best Choice Products Outdoor Garden Potting Bench

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This fir wood potting bench from Best Choice Products is perfect if you often step away from your work and want to keep it covered. It's just over 55 inches tall with a 39.5 x 18-inch surface that opens to extend your workspace and reveal a food-grade dry sink. The sink can be used to separate root balls, mix fertilizer, or bottom water young plantings. We wish this bench had a drawer or cabinet to keep soil and seed packets protected from the elements. However, it does have alternative storage options that would stay protected under a covered patio or back porch.

With a two-tier upper ledge, a shelf on the bottom, and hooks on the front legs, you have plenty of options for displaying freshly potted plants, hanging tools, and organizing other supplies. Just like our best overall pick, this potting bench is surprisingly lightweight, so it would benefit from being secured to something to prevent it from tipping over. All in all, we think this bench is great for avid gardeners looking for a covered sink and an expansive work area.

Price at time of publish: $140

_{Dimensions: 55.25 x 39.5 x 18 inches | Material: Fir wood}

Best Metal

AmeriHome Multi-Use Potting Table/Work Bench

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This multi-use bench by AmeriHome can be pulled out when you need a potting bench, workshop station, or an extra serving surface for a barbecue. It's made of heavy-duty galvanized steel, which stands up to rust and corrosion year-round. Measuring 45.5 inches high with a 42.5 x 24-inch table and a small shelf up top, we appreciate the straightforward, minimalist design. The tabletop is also 32 inches high, making it more comfortable to stand in front of compared to standard tables that only measure 27 inches high.

This table also has a 200-pound weight capacity, so it's strong enough to hold even your largest outdoor plant pots. Unlike the other picks on our list, this bench does not have additional storage features, which may not be ideal for every gardener. However, keeping this bench under a covered area could make it adequate for storing potting soil, seed packets, and tools on the top shelf. If a no-frills design is your priority, we think this multipurpose bench is a great, affordable option.

Price at time of publish: $100

_{Dimensions: 44 x 44 x 24 inches | Material: Galvanized steel}