Make X's to remind yourself where to cut. Note: The joinery that connects the legs to the seat beams looks complicated, but ...

One glowing review read: "Good value garden bench, well packaged and easy to build." A second shopper said: "I bought this to place outside and I must say it looks good. Very easy to put together ...

Consider the setting for your bench. A rustic bench is a natural addition to a woodland or cottage garden. It would look good overlooking a pond, or next to a meadow sown with wildflower seeds.