Wood absorbs moisture, so after a downpour they don't wipe dry as easily as a metal bench. This aluminum outdoor garden bench offers lattice work for climbing vines as well as seating, side tables ...

4. Pay close attention to the material There are three garden bench materials that are most common – wood, metal and plastic.

How can a bench stand out in a public space ... In place of the usual wood, solar panels protected by safety glass cover the seat. The solar panels power USB sockets for charging mobile devices ...