Carmel Window Planter Box Options

Planters are available in any size or style. Learn more about custom planter sizing or contact us if you want a style that you don't see.

Drainage Holes

All planters come standard with 1/4" drainage holes scattered through the base in several lines spaced out equally. If you would prefer not to have drainage holes, or would prefer some particular way of doing them, please let us know in the comment box upon checkout.

You can add a base to any of the window boxes to elevate the bottom off the floor or window 3/4 inch. Just choose "add base" at checkout (no extra charge).

Hanging Cleats for Planters

We also offer hanging cleats for planters up to 144"L x 12"H x 12"W— the cleats will be made with the same wood grade as your planter. The cleats are shipped with the male portions already attached to the planter. We ship the female cleats loose—and include stainless steel screws—so that you can screw them into the wall. We'll attach two, three or more cleat pairs depending on the planter size, but your cost for the cleats is the same: $15 per planter. Option available during checkout.

Deck Railing Mounting Option

We can add 3/4" strips of wood under any window box planter so that it will straddle your balcony railing. Balconies often have railings 3-5 inches wide— we can add the wood strips per your required spacing down to the 1/8" for a snug fit. The charge is $10 regardless of the strip spacing or length of your planter. This option is available during checkout.

Water Trays for Planters

We can make Water Trays for planters in any size that you need. They can be made to sit outside the planter box as shown, or for larger planters, they can be built to sit inside the box where you can place potted plants. You can use these planters indoors as well as outside. Click on the photos at right for more information.

Trellises for Planters

The trellis frames attach to the rear of the planter wall with strong stainless steel carriage bolts in four places. The frame of the trellis is 2" x 2" thick and extends to just above ground level. The squares are made approximately 12" on center (depending on the length of your planter) to allow plants plenty of room to grow. Height is measured beginning from the top lip of the planter. Various heights are offered during checkout, from 2' to 5'. Trellises for planters longer than 96"L ship in 2 pieces. As always, if you don't see the size you'd like, just call or email us and we'll custom size a trellis to fit your particular needs. See images at right. Already have a planter? We also offer the trellises as separate kits.

Shipping Planters

We can custom build and ship Planter Boxes in any dimensions up to 14-Feet long anywhere in the U.S. In California we deliver planter boxes up to 20-Feet long. (If you live outside California and want a planter over 14-feet long, please contact us for a quote.) Most packages ship via FedEx Freight. See how easy it is to assemble our planter boxes!

Planter Finishes

Want to use our planters indoors with a wax finish? If you plan to use your planter indoors and wish to have a wax finish applied (no sealant or primer), we will only apply the wax to the outside of the box, not to the areas that will hold soil.

Growing Veggies? Any planter can be ordered without interior treatment—just write us a note as you're checking out, and we will not use our oil-based sealant inside the box. We will seal the box on the outside only. The planter box will not decay because it is high quality wood.

Assembly Instructions

All Carmel Window Planters ship fully assembled.

Wood Grade Options

Old-Growth Redwood 30-Year Warranty

Mature Redwood 20-Year Warranty

Redwood 15-Year Warranty

Mosaic Eco-Wood 10-Year Warranty

Douglas-fir 8-Year Warranty

Wood Samples: If you'd like to experience the quality of our wood before placing a furniture order—or if you'd like to see first-hand the difference between our five grades of wood—we offer a set of wood samples. For $10 we'll expedite your samples anywhere in the U.S. or Canada (includes HI and AK). The purchase price will be refunded on your first furniture order.

Wood Samples - U.S. and Canada (price includes shipping) - $10

Finish Options

Your furniture can be finished in one of five ways (select during checkout):

• Premium Sealant

  If you want to keep the natural wood tones with a translucent Alkyd oil based product. This finish will hold the surface color for an average of 4 years.

• Unfinished

  Lets you apply your own stain, or let the wood fade to a "weathered look" in a few months.

• Off-White Oil-Based Primer

  If you're going to paint in a light color. (We apply two coats.)

• Gray Oil-Based Primer

  If you're going to paint in a darker color. (We apply two coats.)

• Wax Finish

  If you plan to use your furniture indoors and would like to keep it looking great without sealant or paint.
• Learn more about our finish options and how to care for your Forever Redwood furniture.

Planter Finishes

Want to use our planters indoors with a wax finish? If you plan to use your planter indoors and wish to have a wax finish applied (no sealant or primer), we will only apply the wax to the outside of the box, not to the areas that will hold soil.

Growing Veggies? Any planter can be ordered without interior treatment—just write us a note as you're checking out, and we will not use our oil-based sealant inside the box. We will seal the box on the outside only. The planter box will not decay because it is high quality wood.