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A bench built for a lifetime

comments (3) July 13th, 2010 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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This is another creation from landscape architect Brian Higley. He says, "These benches were designed to be simple but beautiful fixtures along a trail at Madam Brett Park in Beacon, New York. Because the trail is somewhat remote, they were also designed to be vandal-proof. They are solid pieces of oak with chamfered edges, weighing around 300 pounds each. The posts were mortised flush on each end and buried 42 inches into the ground. They can be treated harshly with very little concern. They could never be stolen and it is doubtful they could even be successfully burned."

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A wow-worthy screen that blends right in

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LaFlor writes: I can't decide if they look like railroad cars or coffins. It's seldom I don't like Brian's work but this is one occasion. Sorry. Posted: 2:26 am on July 26th

brianla writes: Thank you! - Brian Posted: 6:30 pm on July 16th

LogeenaJean writes: To whoever created these benches....
They are absolutely gorgeous!!! Posted: 2:46 pm on July 13th

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

Sign up to get new posts delivered to your inbox each morning so you'll always remember to take a look, or subscribe to our RSS feed. We look forward to sharing our garden travels with you.

If you think you have a photo that we should share on the Garden Photo of the day, email us. Send hi-res images to mgervais@taunton.com with GPOD in the subject line. We'll only respond if we plan to use your photo.