How to Make a Turf Bench

c. 1305

“Between the level turf and the herbs let there be a higher piece of turf made in the fashion of a seat, suitable for flowers and amenities; the grass in the sun’s path should be planted with trees or vines, whose branches will protect the turf with shade and cast a pleasant refreshing shadow.”

Piero de’ Crescenzi, Liber ruralium commodorum

Why buy lawn furniture when your lawn could be furniture?