DIMENSIONS & DRAWINGS

The Bonsai planter is offered in one standard size that is commonly ordered for Bonsai plants. The standard size has a 12" Square Base and a 22" Square Top. Height is 12 1/2". The interior dimensions of the box are 1 1/2" less in all directions, or 10 1/2" square base, 20 1/2" square top and 10 1/2" of planting depth to the top lip.

Contact us - Forever Redwood if you have a special size or request. Let us know the exact size you need for your bonsai. Most customers first take the existing internal dimensions of the box they are replacing and either make the new one the exact same size or they add a bit of extra space as needed.

Bonsai planters do not need to be strongly tapered. We can build bonsai planters in any size or shape to fit your existing root structure. The tapered design is the most requested Bonsai box, but we also build Bonsai boxes with less taper or in a square shape.

ADVANCED 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.

WITH OR WITHOUT SITTING LEDGE

You can choose to add a 5 1/2-Inch wide sitting ledge to the top edge of planters 24"W or wider so you can sit on the planter as you work or for a convenient additional seating space. Planters less than 24 inches wide lose too much of the opening at the top for planting since the seating ledge takes up nearly 2 1/2" inches both on the inside and outside of the planter wall (see photo above).

YOUR CHOICE OF FOUR DISTINCT DESIGNS

We offer 4 styles of Sonoma Planters. Each is priced the same. Please see the photos below that differentiate clearly the 4 Sonoma Planters we offer and just choose the style that works best for you:

Horizontal Boards	Framing with Vertical Boards	Framing with Vertical Boards and Oval Finials	Framing with Vertical Boards and Square Finials

WITH OR WITHOUT FEET

If you’d like to elevate your planter off the ground, you have many choices available. A popular option that is offered at no additional cost is to add a 1” H foot to the 4 corners of the box. This allows you to hose under the box and keep the area clean. If you order a box that is over 24” L, we always add hidden supports under the box to make sure your box never sags (see photo below):

If you’d like to elevate your box more than 1”, we can add a stand for you for a small additional charge. Stands are available in 6” increments to any size you need. NOTE: To maintain stability for a free standing box, it is best to keep your total box and stand height at or below double the box width. You can exceed double the width stably if you can support and attach the box and stand to a wall or other structure.

Below is a typical stable set up that is not attached to a wall (Box & Stand are 30” H combined and box is 18” W):

Napa Planter in Redwood 48” L x 18” W x 18” H with 12” H stand and 36” H trellis.

SUPER-STRONG CASTERS

You can purchase super-strong casters to add mobility to your box. Casters are rated to handle 350 pounds each and they lock in place! An installed set of 4 Casters is $79. They are available in Advanced Options for all planter boxes at least 18” wide. Planters 96" and longer require a set of 6 casters to accommodate the extra weight.  If you order your planter with casters, they will come attached to the planter. Casters are 4 3/4" tall. But, we also add a 1 1/4" thick extra support base for them. So, the total height of the planter is increased by 6". When ordering casters, your box will be built with the "no stands or feet" option like in the photo above left. The casters are installed near the 4 corners.

PLANTER STANDS & ELEVATED GARDENS

Make your gardening experience "bend over free!"  Planter Stands are great way to get the height you need without the expense of a taller planter. All our large Planters have the option to add a 6-Inch, 12-Inch, 18-Inch, or 24-Inch Stand during checkout. Below is a price chart for the stand option. You can also add feet to your box at no extra cost. The Sonoma Planter's feet are 1" tall and help elevate the walls of the ground. This is ideal for areas where you may want to be able to hose underneath the box to keep debris from accumulating.

Don't see the exact size you need? We can make planter stands in any size, up to 24 inches tall. Just select the next closest size from the drop-down menu in the shopping cart, and let us know in the comment box below your exact requirements. For example, if you want a 10-inch stand, select "12-inch" and write in "I would like a 10-inch stand" below. For stability reasons, we don’t recommend stands be taller than the planter box itself. For example, to keep the center of gravity as low as possible, to accommodate a total height of 36 inches, it is best to make the stand no taller than 18 inches and achieve the rest of the height with the box itself.

TRELLISES FOR PLANTERS

A beautiful strong trellis is a great way to expand your gardening experience and add privacy. The trellis frames attach securely to the planter wall with stainless steel carriage bolts in 4 places. The trellis frame is 2" x 2" thick and the squares are made approximately 12" on center to allow plants plenty of room to grow. Although the trellis extends to just above ground level, trellis height is measured beginning from the top lip of the planter up. At checkout, you can choose heights between 2' to 5'. Trellis sets for planters over 96"L ship in 2 pieces. As always, if you don't see the size or trellis spacing you'd like, just call or email us and we'll custom size a trellis to fit your needs. If you already have a plante, we also offer the trellises as separate kits.

HANGING CLEATS FOR PLANTERS

Want to hang your planter on a wall? We offer hanging cleats for planters up to 144"L x 12"H x 12"W the cleats are made with the same wood grade as your planter. Cleats ship with the male portions attached to the planter. We ship the female cleats looseand include stainless steel screwsso that you can attach them into your wall before hanging the planter. We'll attach two, three or more cleat pairs depending on the planter size, but your cost for the cleats is the same: $15 total per planter.

PLANTER FINISHES

Growing Veggies? Over the years, some customers have expressed concern about the possibility of getting wood sealant into the soil where they plan to grow food. If you share this concern, let us know. Any planter can be ordered without interior sealant treatment.  Just write us a note as you're checking out in the comment box 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 for many years without an interior sealant despite the constant moisture because of the high quality wood we insist on using for all our products.

Redwood is so decay resistant that our planters do not need liners of any kind. Our planters are built with extra-thick high quality Redwood and fastened with stainless steel bolts and deck screws. There is nothing to decay, nothing to rust. Planter bottoms are elevated one inch off inside the walls for easy drainage. You can add soil directly into the planter box-no pots, interior liners or sealants are necessary. Drainage holes are 1/4-inch round and are scattered generously over the planter bottom. All planter sizes are overbuilt to prevent bulging or sagging.

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!

FINISH OPTIONS

All our furniture ships finely sanded to 220 grit for a smooth to the touch finish.

The most popular finish is our Transparent Premium Sealant. This sealant leaves your furniture looking natural and helps keep the beautiful wood surface colors from fading for several years. We use Sikkens brand finishes because they are the best finishes on the market. For more information about our finishes and how to keep your furniture looking great year after year, please go to: https://www.foreverredwood.com/redwood-furniture/care-finish/

Unfinished (fine sanding only):

If you are applying your own stain or want the surface color to fade to a "weathered look" in a few months. We do not recommend you leave your furniture unfinished outdoors for any extended period regardless of wood quality. Outdoor weather changes constantly and it is best to at least seal the wood to protect it from consistently absorbing and losing moisture.

Transparent Premium Sealant - Recommended for Outdoors:

Below are the 5 grades of wood we offer with the Transparent Premium Sealant applied. The color tones shown are close representations of the color your furniture will look like. There is no extra charge for the Transparent Premium Sealant:

Douglas Fir (10 yr Warranty)	Mosaic Eco-Wood (10 yr Warranty)	Redwood (15 yr Warranty)	Mature Redwood (20 yr Warranty)	Old Growth Redwood (30 yr Warranty)

We also offer the Transparent Premium Sealant with the following stains. There is a small charge for adding these stains because it increases the total amount of coats to 4 with the sealant as the final coats:

Transparent	Cherry Stain	Coffee Stain	Black Premium Stain	White Wash

TIGER STRIPE EFFECT

Douglas-Fir when stained dark creates a "tiger stripe" effect as shown in this photo. It is beautiful and most customers love it. If you are looking for a dark consistent stain and do not want to see a “tiger stripe effect”, please go with any of the Redwood grades for a more consistent stain finish.

PRIMERS

Off-White Oil-Based Primer:
If you are painting a light color. We apply two coats so that it is ready for one final coat.

Gray Oil-Based Primer:
If you are painting a darker color. We apply two coats so that it is ready for the final coat.

CUSTOM PAINTS

Custom Paint Finish (go to BenjaminMoore.com):

Have Forever Redwood paint your order any color you like. We prefer to use Benjamin Moore paints because they make excellent quality products and offer a huge selection of paints and colors to choose from.

Benjamin Moore: Black Stain, 2131-10

First select the type of paint you want: Benjaminmoore.com

Then click the colors tab and choose from the almost endless amount of colors offered.

Just select the Custom Paint finish option and in the Comment box enter the type of paint and the name and number of the color you would like. We will confirm your custom paint request within 24 hours of receiving your order and we will order the paint for you and apply per the specified directions. You only need to let us know the type of paint and the color name and number and we will do the rest.