A border bench apparatus providing a seating surface that can be interchangeably replaced with a retaining wall section. The border bench comprises a bench section having a seating surface, a first end to engage a lower engagement projection, a second end adapted to engage an upper engagement projection, and a body. In the preferred embodiment, more than one spike passes through the hoes defined in the bench and the wall sections for stabilization. The border bench can include a weighted base, or a broadened base.