Wooden Planter Boxes

They can be used to increase the ambiance of entryways, doorways, windows and railings. Wood planter boxes can also be used to grow fresh herbs that can be harvested year round.

There are dozens of different types of wooden planter boxes that can fit anyone’s budget and anyone’s needs. Wood planter boxes protect your plants and flowers from the cold weather better than ceramic pots and plastic planters, as they provide more insulation. Many of the planter boxes are made of rot-resistant wood for maximum durability and preservation of your box and your plants.

Stand-Alone Wooden Planter Box

The stand-alone planter boxes come in a few different styles: circular, rectangular and square (most common). These make a great display on patios, decks, entranceways, even as garden planters. It gives a raised look and feel to a garden which increases its uniqueness and authenticity.

Many of these types of planter boxes are made from teak in Indonesia or cedar, mostly from the Adirondacks. The heaviness of the wood makes these wooden planter boxes very durable through all weather conditions. Some boxes are painted white, but the primary color is all natural Teak or Cedar. While these boxes range in size, the most common size is a square 18"L x 18"D x 15"H wood planter box. Planter boxes can also be purchased with a trellis attached so vines can grow, which provides even more of a unique flare.

Window Wood Planter Boxes 

Some planter boxes can be hung from a window or a railing and others are meant to be placed on a railing, deck, or patio. Depending on how much space you have and the kind of look you are going for, this will determine what type of small planter box you will want to purchase.

The window sill type boxes are made of plastic, pressurized wood, polyethylene, or Windsor. They vary in size from 24”L x 8”W x 17”H all the way up to 72”L x 10”W x 11”H inches and tons of sizes in between.

The most common window box planter is white. Other colors include clay, brown, and natural wood and green. There is a color and style to suit everybody’s needs. There are even variations of the hanging tomato planters that are available in a wood construction.

Wood Planter Boxes – Purchase Considerations

Before purchasing, you should first consider where you plan on putting your wood planter box and what you want to grow in it. This will really dictate the size that you will need, but also consider how deep you will need the box to be. Some plants and flowers have deep roots, while others only need a few inches to grow.

Color can be a big consideration for many people, but one thing that is important to remember is that if a natural wood type of planter box is purchase, it can always be painted later. We’ve highlighted the pictures of a few options on this site; have a look around!