25+ Free Potting Bench Plans

For passionate gardeners and plant enthusiasts, having a dedicated space for potting, planting, and organizing gardening tools is invaluable. A potting bench serves as a functional and practical workstation, making gardening tasks easier and more enjoyable. While there are many pre-made options available in stores, creating your own DIY potting bench can be a rewarding project that allows you to customize it according to your specific needs.

DIY potting benches offer numerous advantages for avid gardeners:

Customization: Building your own potting bench allows you to tailor it to your specific requirements. You can adjust the size, height, shelving, and storage options to suit your gardening tools and supplies.

Cost-effectiveness: Constructing a potting bench yourself can be more budget-friendly compared to purchasing a ready-made one. You have the flexibility to choose affordable materials and repurpose items you may already have on hand.

Creativity: DIY projects offer an opportunity to showcase your creativity. You can incorporate unique design elements and personalize your potting bench to match your garden's aesthetic.


 

 


1. Farmhouse Potting Bench

farmhouse potting bench diy

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner
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

simple potting bench

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

diy 2x4 potting bench

Image Credit: Ana White

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

collapsible folding potting bench

Image Credit: Lady Goats

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

sturdy potting table

Image Credit: Between Naps on the Porch

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Skill Level: Beginner
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

easy 2x4 potting table

Image Credit: Refresh Restyle

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

small potting bench

Image Credit: Angela Marie Made

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

potting bench with sink

Image Credit: The Handyman's Daughter

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

potting bench with garbage

Image Credit: Reality Daydream

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Skill Level: Advanced
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

fancy potting bench

Image Credit: Love Grows Wild

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

diy modern potting bench

Image Credit: Anika's DIY Life

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Skill Level: Beginner  
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

diy party cart

Image Credit: The Crafted Maker

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

lattice potting bench

Image Credit: Jen Woodhouse

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Skill Level: Beginner  
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

potting bench with storage

Image Credit: Rogue Engineer

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Skill Level: Beginner
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

mobile potting bench

Image Credit: Woodshop Diaries

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

ultimate potting bench home depot

Image Credit: Home Depot

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

pallet potting bench

Image Credit: My Happy Simple Living

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

2x4 and fence picket potting bench

Image Credit: My Frugal Adventures

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

pottery barn knock off potting bench

Image Credit: Thrifty Decor Chic

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

simple garden bench

Image Credit: Ginger Snap Crafts

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Skill Level: Beginner  
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

fence board potting bench

Image Credit: Flower Patch Farmhouse

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

diy potting bench hog wire back

Image Credit: Dunn Lumber

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Skill Level: Beginner  
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

garden bench with sink

Image Credit: HGTV

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Skill Level: Intermediate 
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

fold down potting bench

Image Credit: Prodigal Pieces

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Skill Level: Beginner
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

family handyman potting bench

Image Credit: Family Handyman

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Skill Level: Beginner 
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

fold up potting bench

Image Credit: The Wood Grain Cottage

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Skill Level: Intermediate
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!

 

 


 

25+ Free Potting Bench Plans