Maintenance
I just oiled my bench. What virtue! And I need to get around to the other garden benches. Maintenance chores are not my favorite, but there is no doubt that they vastly improve the appearance of the garden. At the same time, I swept up the heap of palmetto berries in front of the bench. Palmettos are very attractive, but they are messy.
This is the bench you are supposed to sit on while meditating in front of the pond. I got it from Gardener’ Supply Company, along with a can of expensive Penofin Oil. I suppose I could just let it go gray, like teak, but I like this golden color, so it has to be oiled occasionally.
I love having benches scattered through the garden. The theory is that the gardener and guests will sit on them and admire the garden. This doesn’t work very well, at least for me, because I only have to sit down and look around and I spot some chore that should be done to vastly improve the appearance of the garden, and up I leap. In practice, I use the benches as focal points or, in the case of this bench, to complete the appearance of the pond.
Does anyone ever sit on their lovely benches? I rarely do, but I also love the look of a few inviting benches in the garden.
Comment by Pam/Digging — December 21, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
Good for you, getting that task done! I agree that the bench is a lovely color with that finish. Even though you may not have time to lounge on it very often, at least you can enjoy it for brief rests and admire its beauty for the rest of the time.
Comment by Nan Ondra — December 21, 2007 @ 7:52 pm
That bench is beautiful. I will definitely have to check out Gardener’s Supply Comp. The oiling is worth it. That finish is perfect.
Comment by Wicked Gardener — December 28, 2007 @ 6:35 am
Thank you, Nan and Pam. What a nice gang the garden bloggers are to be sure. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.
Yes, I like the shape and color of that bench. It’s difficult to find one you like without breaking the bank.
Comment by karen — December 30, 2007 @ 3:58 pm