Garden bench for weeding beds: drawings, how to make it yourself

A special bench will simplify work in the garden - weeding, loosening and planting plants. This folding design will eliminate the need to kneel on the dirty ground. Thanks to this, your back will be less tired, because the lower back often suffers due to an uncomfortable position. It’s quite easy to create a universal garden bench with your own hands from scrap materials - no special tools or special skills are required for the work. The folding design is used as a stand while working, as well as a bench for relaxation.

Types of chairs for weeding beds

There are several types of gardening tools that help you sow seeds, weed beds, and harvest ripe crops without much difficulty:

A chair on wheels for weeding beds. This unique device is equipped with a stable platform and pneumatic wheels. The seat can be rotated in different directions and adjusted in height. The distance between the wheels is 34 cm, which is quite enough for placement between the beds. The set may also include a hanging tray in which you can place garden supplies and ripe fruits. The permissible load on a chair with wheels is 90 kg.

Upside-down bench for weeding beds. This type of gardening device is a kind of transformer; it can be folded and unfolded. If necessary, the bench can be used as a knee rest. This allows you to reduce the load when performing various types of work on the site. The inverted bench is characterized by its relatively light weight (2.3 kg), ease of use, versatility, and does not cause difficulties during transportation. Thanks to the latches, the folding design holds the seat securely, giving you confidence when using it. Steel and polyurethane are used to make a knee-rest garden chair used for work in the garden.

Homemade bench. The design is distinguished by its simplicity and ease of manufacture. It can be easily carried and allows you to carry out almost all work on the farm, from laying seed in the ground to harvesting ripe crops.

Bench for gardening

Using a bench may seem like an outlandish quirk or whim, but in practice such a chair makes it possible to do weeding while being in more or less comfortable conditions in two positions:

Sitting on a small bench. Essentially, this is a DIY chair for weeding beds, small enough that you can sit between the beds without injuring the plants, and at the same time tall enough so that your legs don’t go numb;
Squatting, resting your knees on the flat surface of the bench. In this case, it’s more of a stand for weeding beds with your own hands.

Two options for using the chair

Important! In the latter option, weeding can be carried out practically without bending your back, since the length of your arms is quite enough to loosen the soil with a tool with a short handle.

At first glance, weeding in this position can be done without a bench; it can be replaced with a polypropylene mat or just a small plywood board. In reality, such an inverted bench, photo, has one undeniable advantage in the form of side rails.

If the bench has two side posts, then getting up from your knees and, accordingly, rearranging the shifter and moving on to weeding is much easier than if it was just a plywood board.

Design advantages

The design of such a bench is quite simple. The two supports on the sides are solid, stable legs that will not sink even into wet or loose soil. And the inverted bench turns into a comfortable soft knee rest or hand rest for working in the garden.

The product, designed to perform numerous manipulations with the soil in the country or in the garden, is surprisingly multifunctional. On it you can:

sit and relax during a break between digging up beds;
perform work accessible from a sitting position, sitting comfortably on a soft seat, reducing the load on the legs and back;
turning it over, kneel on it if a painstaking task requires bending over the bed;
rest your hands securely on the high side posts, then it will be immeasurably easier to rise from your knees if your legs are numb.

A DIY upside-down garden bench will become a reliable assistant when performing many activities. With its help, any work in the garden is greatly simplified, including:

cleaning tree bark, filling cracks, whitewashing trunks and lower skeletal branches;
weeding beds, picking up seedlings, planting plants in the ground, loosening, trimming strawberry tendrils;
landscaping the territory, painting borders, low picket fences, caring for flowers in the flower bed;
picking berries from bushes, sanitary pruning of low bushes, tying cucumbers and other climbing plants, pinching.

Simplicity of execution and wide scope of use determine the increasingly growing popularity of the chair for working in the garden. An inverted bench makes it much easier to carry out daily care of plants and the territory.

Rugs and coasters

Since the knee pads didn't work out, I use a small weeding mat from Fix Price. And perhaps, so far this is the most convenient device I have ever tried.

If you want, put it under your knees, if you want, sit on it.

The only thing is that I would like a larger size... But this is a solvable problem: a similar mat of any size and configuration can be cut from polyethylene foam, which is sold in hardware stores.

This is the rug I use, photo from the Internet

The disadvantage of the mat is that, unlike knee pads, which you always have with you, you need to drag it from place to place as you move. It can also be difficult to get up from a kneeling position, as well as from a sitting position. And then one of the seven-dacha residents found a successful solution: A weeding stand.

Types of chairs for weeding beds

It is clear that it is necessary to design and make a bench for working in the beds with your own hands, taking into account your own anatomical parameters, such as weight, height and arm length. In addition, you need to choose the right one of the bench design options:

Folding chair is upside down, the side posts of the bench fold, you can sit as on a regular plank;
Non-dismountable metal and plastic chairs;
Wooden benches 35-45 cm high, usually non-dismountable, but with a flip function.

For your information! There is also a fairly large number of homemade benches and chairs, built according to an individual design; they do not look so impressive, but are quite convenient for weeding any beds in any conditions.

Benches for weeding also include a cart - a chair on wheels, but it is clearly not suitable for full-fledged work in the beds.

A chair for cleaning, but not weeding beds

The most you can do is harvest. Weeding requires rigid support; any bench, even the most unsightly in appearance, will provide it. If you use a chair on wheels, then trying to weed the beds will turn into real torture, since the device will need to be constantly kept from moving with the help of your legs.

Chair for weeding in greenhouses

For those who like a “horseback” riding position, we can recommend a chair for weeding raised beds. The main advantage is that the body weight is partially distributed between the support on the knees and on the seat, which makes the device more comfortable.

When choosing an inverted bench for weeding beds, you need to pay attention to the structure of the seat. Many manufacturers often offer a soft polypropylene pillow instead of a hard base. It is comfortable to sit on such a chair, but it will apparently be quite difficult to do weeding.

In theory, you can make a bench for weeding beds from a fairly long magpie board. All you need to do is make the supports, and the chair is ready for work. It is more difficult to rearrange it, but working in the beds is much more comfortable than even using industrially manufactured devices.

Bench for weeding the garden and picnic (2 colors)

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A garden bench for weeding beds is an interesting development that greatly simplifies garden work, making this process convenient and efficient. A lover of plant growing does not need to strain and bend his back to plant seedlings and further care for them.

This relatively simple device helps prevent a lot of health problems while weeding beds and protects against possible dizziness and lower back pain.

An upside-down chair for weeding beds can be purchased ready-made, or you can make it yourself if you follow a certain sequence of actions.

Product dimensions

Having decided to make a bench with your own hands, you need to decide what dimensions are needed. A standard bench for a summer residence, without individual modifications, has the following dimensions:

length – 60 cm;
width – 30 cm;
height of legs – 50 cm.

When creating an inverted garden bench with your own hands, you can approach the process creatively, changing the standard sizes according to your individual needs. For example, make the legs higher if the owner is tall and would find it uncomfortable to sit on a low chair. You can also lengthen or widen the seat, depending on the size of the person who will use the product, or for greater comfort. If the structure is assembled with your own hands from hollow tubes, then the main weight of the bench for working in the beds falls on the seat. In this case, it is quite possible to increase its size without significant weighting. Even if you add another 30 cm to the standard dimensions, the weight will remain virtually unchanged. If the garden inverted chair is made of wood or chipboard, any significant increase in size can affect the overall weight of the structure, which will make it inconvenient to carry and too bulky.

When determining the dimensions of a structure to create with your own hands, gardeners should consider what material it will be made from.

Choice of modification

Among the variety of models of multifunctional furniture, tables are in particular demand. They are presented in various modifications and forms. According to their purpose they are divided into:

For magazine work. With the help of a special tabletop and a smooth transformation mechanism, an ordinary table can easily be turned into a work desk, reminiscent of a school desk. The fastening system is designed for several different positions, allowing you to take the desired height. The furniture is equipped with convenient drawers for storing books and stationery.
Dinner-magazine. This is the most common option, indispensable for small spaces that do not have a separate dining room. It stays folded most of the time and takes up little space. But when guests come, it can be easily expanded to create a full-fledged dining table that can accommodate up to ten people.
Storage table. Compact design that hides storage space for household items from prying eyes. Consists of a table top and several drawers underneath. Once assembled, access to them is blocked. It opens if you rotate the tabletop around its axis.
Picnic table. Has many modifications. This is the most common item that is most often made by hand. The tabletop can be rotary, round or rectangular. It is attached to frames that make it easy to move the structure into the desired position.

Making transformable tables with your own hands is not at all difficult. Without any skills, you can start with a picnic product. It has the simplest assembly scheme; any material will do. And after practicing, you can proceed to more complex furnishings. At the same time, choose a design that you really like, and not the one presented in the store.

Examples of DIY table decors, an overview of the best techniques

Journal-worker

Lunch-magazine

Storage table

For a picnic

How to make a bench for weeding beds with your own hands

To make a garden bench for weeding beds with your own hands, lumber left over from the construction of a fence, outbuildings, or home is most often used. This way the design is both affordable and functional.

The materials and tools for making a bench for gardening will require the following:

boards 40 cm wide;
drill;
jigsaw;
fasteners for wood (screws);
furniture dowels.

The algorithm of actions for the manufacture of a wooden structure for weeding beds provides the following sequence:

Make blanks for the legs and seat from existing boards. The height of the legs should be 55 cm, where the base is 38 cm and 24 cm. The shape of the legs is trapezoidal. In the wide part of the future leg you need to make holes for the handles. The size and shape can be absolutely any.
To make a seat from consumable material, it is necessary to cut a rectangular blank with sides of 24 and 50 cm. To make it more convenient to carry the bench, a corresponding hole should be made in the canvas, which will serve as a handle.
The bench is assembled by drilling recesses in the places where the seat and legs are fixed. Furniture dowels are used for installation. For better adhesion, it is recommended to use furniture glue. Additionally, the connection points must be strengthened using self-tapping screws.
The finished bench for weeding beds should be painted or varnished. To create comfort when using it, you can attach some kind of cushions to both sides of the seat, for example, strips of polyurethane are suitable.

In addition to using the bench at the dacha, you can safely take it on vacation or fishing.

Additional equipment

The hard surface of the bench is uncomfortable for use, so this chair is complemented with a cushioned seat for the convenience of weeding beds. Since a soft pillow constantly gets dirty, it is more advisable to sew a soft lining in a removable cover. This option allows you to wash dirty fabric if necessary. A great example of such a product is a pillow with ties.

Types of wooden benches, their features, shapes and sizes

There are several basic requirements for fabric:

it must be resistant to fading;
synthetics are unpleasant to the skin, so textiles (with an optimal combination of synthetics and natural threads) are preferable;
the material must be sufficiently soft and at the same time dense.

Such a bench is used in the garden, which involves direct and constant contact with the ground. In this regard, in order for the accessory to last a long time, you need to choose the right fabric for it.

Materials that are suitable as filler:

padding polyester;
foam;
holofiber;
struttofiber;
tourist foam;
other synthetic padding materials.

The best solution is to attach a soft, removable cushion to the bench on both sides: this will make it more convenient to work in the garden and more comfortable to sit. Of course, the size of the gardener's bench must be taken into account. Additionally, you can attach fabric pockets on the sides to store small items or, for example, water bottles. Some people sew on a shoulder strap, allowing you to free your hands when carrying furniture.

A zippered cover would also be a good option to make washing easier. To prevent the filler from getting lost, it is worth sewing the product with squares. Embellishments, embroidery, frills and appliqués are usually not used.

The process of creating a do-it-yourself pillow for a universal garden bench is quite simple:

It is necessary to measure the parameters of the furniture to determine the dimensions of the future product.
Prepare the filler. The thickness of the foam rubber (or other material) should be approximately 2 cm.
Create a pattern (this is not difficult, because you need a simple geometric shape).
If you want to add softness on both sides, you will need two pillows.
Cut out the desired size, lay it wrong side up, and sew three seams on a sewing machine. To make the seam even, first make a basting using a needle and thread.
If you need to insert a zipper, it is sewn in immediately.

A DIY folding bench is suitable for weeding beds, harvesting crops and other garden work. The product is lightweight - you can turn it over at any time to sit down and relax. You can also create a folding structure - it will take up very little space.

Materials and tools

Without a doubt, every summer resident, home craftsman or simply zealous owner will have in stock cuttings of boards, thick plywood or the remains of polypropylene pipes. It is quite easy to find raw materials from which you can make a garden bench for weeding in the dacha farm, in exactly the proportions that are needed. Examples of materials that gardeners can use to make a bench with their own hands, the features of their influence on the final weight of the product, the pros and cons are presented in the table.

pros
Wooden boards	Affordable, durable, and with proper care will last a long time	Wood is afraid of dampness and moisture, so there is a risk of swelling and rotting if used and stored improperly	Depends on the type of wood and the degree of dryness. Well-dried pine or linden boards are light, the wood is quite soft
Chipboard, plywood	No special skills required, just the simplest tool needed	Materials pick up moisture very quickly and swell. The plywood begins to delaminate, and the chipboard begins to crumble. Less durable than other options, capable of deformation from gravity	The heaviest materials that can be used to make a standard size high chair
Hollow polypropylene tubes	Easy to process, as a rule, trimmings remain from repairs or construction and do not require special conditions for operation	A plumbing soldering iron is required	The lightest material possible. You can create a bench of any size that is convenient, it will have little effect on the weight

A universal garden bench is easy to make with your own hands, you just need to put in a little effort. In addition to the necessary raw materials, you will also need tools. Basically, you take what is at hand: a hand saw or a grinder, a jigsaw, a drill for drilling holes. To work with plastic tubes, you will need a hacksaw for metal, as well as a plumbing soldering iron.

When working with tools, you must protect your hands with gloves and your eyes with goggles to avoid injury.

Wooden boards

Plywood

Chipboard

Polypropylene pipes

Required Tools

Examples of homemade furniture

Homemade products based on PVC or polypropylene have a number of objective advantages. Such designs fit perfectly into a loft-style interior.

In fact, the use of water, heating and sewer pipes is much more extensive than you might imagine. Everything is limited solely by your imagination. Turn on your imagination, look at the photos of finished products, and start creating.

Let's look at some interesting solutions. There is no way I can cover the entire range of crafts, but I will highlight the designs that most attracted my attention:

Knee pads

Probably the simplest and most budget option. They protect joints from cold, dampness and injury, making work more comfortable. The main thing is to choose a comfortable model so that it fits your feet, as they say. I haven't been able to find one yet, unfortunately. Although I think I would use the idea from the following short video...

A pocket for a knee pad on work trousers easily and elegantly solves the problem that for me personally has become the main obstacle to using these devices - the way they are attached: the straps put pressure on the leg, causing considerable discomfort and causing swelling.
If you fix it too loosely, the structure simply slides. However, I know summer residents who found the purchased knee pads to be just right and really liked them. By the way, among the seven-dacha residents there are also such: Super knee pads from Seedspost.ru. Perhaps, over time, I will find “my” option... A wide range of knee pads of various models for gardening and construction work is presented in our catalog, which combines offers from large gardening online stores. View a selection of knee pads and choose the ones that suit you .

Wooden benches

Wooden benches are very popular. They look beautiful in outdoor interiors. But, as you know, wood is exposed to climatic weather conditions. Rain and sun have equally detrimental effects on wood. Of course, wood species that resist rot are used for benches. For example: larch, spruce, cherry, oak.

But, no matter how high-quality the tree is, it needs constant protection from the negative influence of weather. For protection, wooden surfaces are constantly coated with paints and varnishes. Such wooden furniture will last more than 20 years. But this also depends on proper care, because unpainted wood will rot in 2 years.

Why do you need a chair for weeding beds?

The presence of a folding chair for garden beds allows you to:

protect knees and joints from excessive stress, injuries, and various types of damage;
make harvesting more comfortable;
facilitate the process of processing beds;
Do not unnecessarily compact the soil in the weeding area;
do not injure vegetable and berry crops during weeding and loosening the soil.

The market offers a huge range of universal benches for weeding beds, which allows every gardener to choose the most suitable option for himself. As for the material, a bench for working in garden beds can be made of wood, plastic, or metal.

Important! Before purchasing a bench for working in the garden, you need to study the operating instructions. You especially need to pay attention to the permissible weight that a particular model can withstand.

Garden folding inverted bench 56x30x42.5 cm, green, maximum load 100 kg

Are common
Trademark Nika
Article 1091719
EAC Certificate
Country of origin: Russia
Composition Metal, plastic
Packaging
1 piece in box
Packaging: 1 piece
Individual packaging Cardboard box
Package size 65 cm × 32 cm × 12 cm
Dimensions and weight
Gross weight 3.1 kg
Peculiarities
Color Green, Gray
Number of seats 1
Material Metal, Faux leather
Unassembled Yes
Frame material Plastic, Metal

A folding bench is useful for various gardening jobs and outdoor recreation. You won't be sitting in an awkward position while weeding your garden beds. The bench can be used as a flower stand by arranging the plants in a cascade.

Size: 56 x 29 x 43 cm.
Maximum load: 100 kg.

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Vertical bed

Vertical beds made from bicycle wheels.

Original vertical beds, which can be made from unnecessary bicycle wheels and strong rope, are perfect for growing climbing plants, will help save space and will become an unusual detail in the garden.

Sources used:

https://mblx.ru/lavka/1303-universalnaa-skamejka-dla-ogoroda-svoimi-rukami.html
https://b-online.ru/malye-formy/skameechka-dlya-raboty-na-gryadkah-chudo-izobretenie-dlya-komfortnoy-propolki.html
https://7dach.ru/marinagerasimenko/legkaya-propolka-nakolenniki-kovriki-stulchiki-i-drugie-dachnue-pomoshniki-224353.html
https://novate.ru/blogs/150517/41338/

Metal models

They are very popular. They have a long service life and are produced in different types. Such benches will be an ideal addition and decoration to any garden plot.

Such structures are made using forging. Forged models can be combined with wooden seats. They do not require maintenance, although forged or cast parts require special processing. They must be coated with metal paint once a year. If this is not done, then over time corrosion may form on the metal parts, which will lead to the formation of holes.

Rating of environmentally friendly models

1 Romeo and Juliet

The bench is ideal for city streets and gardens. It combines the urban jungle and nature. The model is made of a wooden plate with slots for durable fiberglass tubs. Fresh flowers or small shrubs are planted in them. Under the canopy of bushes you can relax in the bustle of city streets.

bench Romeo and Juliet

2 Bamboo sofa

This is a very simple option that will decorate the landscape of the park. To make it, they take bamboo stems, which are then tied together with strong ropes or metal rings. After this, a place for a seat is cut out in them. You can put pillows on this sofa. This model will bring a little exoticism to any site. In addition, bamboo is considered a durable material, so this sofa will last for many years.

bench Sofa made of bamboo

3 Soft Rocker swing bench

This wooden swing bench is not only equipped with a roof and looks like a hammock, but also solar panels. It has a built-in system that allows you to direct the bench in the direction of the sun's rays. At the same time, it accumulates energy from the person who rocks it during the day. This allows you to connect a laptop or other gadget to the swing bench in the evening or at night.

bench Soft Rocker swing bench

Folding chairs with backrest

To make this copy, prepare in advance:

two straps with leg lengths of 74 and 47 cm, respectively;
5-8 flat strips 32 cm long;
3 rods 43 cm each;
fasteners.

Let's move on to the collection. Let's start by making the seat. To do this, use short self-tapping screws to secure the slats to the support rods at an equal distance from each other.

Let's move on to assembling the frame. Its main components are the protruding legs and the back of our wooden masterpiece. We select the part where the back will be and attach the slats to it to support the back; there is enough crossbar in the lower part for greater stability. The hind legs also have crossbars at the top and bottom.

So we have two elements that need to be fastened together. To do this, use bolts of any convenient diameter, drill through holes in both frames and fasten them together. We connect the front and rear frames of the chair with bolts and nuts.

Tip: Don't over-tighten the nuts, allow the inner frame to rotate freely, but don't loosen.

You've probably already seen similar photos of a folding chair; now this comfortable and practical piece of furniture will appear in your home.

Fiberglass

Models made from this material are considered exclusive, because you can create a unique bench from it in a short time. Fiberglass can withstand various weather conditions and weights. Benches made from it will not be damaged by moisture, frost or sun. They will decorate the site for more than 10 years.

Such benches are found not only in personal plots. They can be found in all crowded places.

Plastic

They can be safely called the most budget option. Such shops are inexpensive and also have a number of advantages. They are lightweight, so rearranging them will not be difficult. They do not rot, mold does not form on them. They are convenient to wash and clean from dust and dirt. But at the same time they are fragile. Breaking such a model will not be difficult. In the cold, cracks appear on the surface, so the benches must be brought indoors during the winter, and the color is lost from direct sunlight.