Lazy Girl Potting Bench Makeover

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Here are a Few Quick Tips to Get You Started! Learn more

Prepare Potting Bench

01 Find an old bench (great places to search are garage sales and FB Marketplace) Clean it off and get it ready to give it the makeover! Learn more

Gather the Supplies

02 – Miss Mustard Seed Boxwood milk paint – hand held sanding sponge – paint brush (use an old or inexpensive utility one) – wood sealer – Potting Bench Learn more

Prepare & Sand

03 Hand sand the entire potting bench outside. I used a simple 120 fine hand sponge seen in the picture above but any electric sander would work as well Honestly, it's what I already had and it worked just fine!

Pick your Paint

04 Decide what color you would like your bench to be. I chose Boxwood Green. Do as many coats as you need until it has the coverage you are looking for. Learn More

Milk Paint

06 I chose to use milk paint to give it a vintage and chippy look since it will be outdoors. If you want to know more about milk paint you can swipe up! Learn more

Make a Plan

05 Decide where you will use or have your potting bench in your outdoor space. I chose a shady spot so when planting it would be cooler. Learn more

Protect Your Potting Bench

07 If you choose to paint your outdoor potting bench then you will need to make sure it is protected from the elements. Learn more

Enjoy Your Potting Bench

08 Now that you have a new potting bench it's time to put it to use and enjoy it! Enjoy it enjoy your garden! Learn more

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