When looking for a potting bench or table, you will want to make sure that you know exactly what area and space you will have available and what specifically you want to use it for.
Lets look at the area that you are going to be working in. If you are putting your potting table in a greenhouse and you want to use the work area not just as a workbench, but also as a lay area for your plants, then the top will have to be bigger workspace without a backing area. This will allow you to store more products like soil and fertilizer as well as empty pots below. You may even have enough space to put your composter or your mulsh if the are is large enough.
For this kind of setup a simple table is often the best option. Deciding on the material that your bench is to be made of will depend in your environment. Treated wood is often the most popular, being both functional and an attractive piece of furniture.
The more conventional design will include a back where you can either put a trellis to hang your garden tools, or cubbies, draws or shelves. These are best suited standing against a wall, but no matter where you want to locate your potting table or bench, you want to have enough space to do everything you need to with all your equipment at hand.
For most people the main function of a potting table is a work area to complete tasks such as transplanting seedlings and potting new plants. Make sure that the workbench that you choose is at a very comfortable hight so that you don’t strain your back.
Lastely you want to make sure that you potting bench is either portable or standing. This will depend on if you need it to be moved around and stored away from the working area. If you have to store it for example in a greenhouse or a potting shed, make sure that you have an easy access point and that it is small enough to get through the door.
