A rustic stone bench would be more appropriate, I thought. Brad Paris. A tracer, left, and a point from Trow ... I found a perfectly flat shim to top it off. I placed the mortar on both pillars.

The tops should be fairly flat and even, so they’ll make good contact with the bench stone, and the bottoms must sit securely in the soil. When you’re ready to build the bench, start by ...

A friend, or two, can also be really helpful. Your stone bench may require some digging as well as hauling large stones around. Many hands make light work, and reduce the risk of injuries!

A new stone bench has been added at the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve in Cambria, California. Courtesy There is a new bench on the Fiscalini Ranch preserve. Located along the Marine Terrace trail, it ...

Make Your Own Stone Bench Posted 2014-03-02T13:45:02+00:00 - Updated 2014-03-02T13:45:02+00:00 There's something wonderful about stone benches in the garden.