FAQ
Cedar planter questions, answered.
Sizes, custom builds, materials, drainage, delivery across Greater Vancouver, and how to take care of cedar over time.
We currently offer five standard cedar planter models: the Classic Cedar Patio Planter, Slim Cedar Balcony Planter, Elevated Cedar Garden Bed, Cedar Trellis Planter Box, and the 48″ × 16″ Classic Cedar Patio Planter. Privacy planters, commercial planters, and custom sizes are available by quote.
Yes. Custom is one of the things we do best. Send us the length, width, and height you need — plus a photo of the space if you have one — and we’ll come back with a sketch, quote, and timeline within 1–2 business days.
Kiln-dried Western Cedar, locally sourced. Western Cedar is naturally rot-resistant, contains natural oils that repel insects, and ages beautifully in our wet climate.
It’s one of the best woods you can use outdoors. Cedar is rot-resistant without chemical treatment, holds up to our Pacific Northwest weather, and ages to a soft silver-grey if left untreated or keeps its warm tone if sealed.
Yes. Every planter is built with proper drainage gaps in the base. We can also customize drainage on request.
Yes. We deliver across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, and Langley. Free pickup by appointment in North Vancouver. Local delivery: CAD $25.
Yes — pickup is available by appointment at our North Vancouver workshop. Just let us know when you place the order.
Most standard builds are ready in 3–5 business days after order details are confirmed. For larger projects, the timeline depends on project size, measurements, site access, and installation scope.
Yes, for orders of 5+ matching planters. This is common for restaurants, cafés, strata properties, and townhouse complexes. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Yes — this is a big part of our work. We build commercial-grade cedar planters for restaurants, cafés, hotels, retail storefronts, and strata properties across Greater Vancouver, with volume pricing on 5+ units.
We offer three finishes: natural (unfinished), clear outdoor sealer (preserves the warm cedar tone), and custom stain colour (your choice — confirmed before production).
Yes. Our balcony planters are sized to fit standard condo balconies and built with reinforced bases for upper-floor use. We can size custom planters to fit standard elevator clearances.
Cedar is low-maintenance. Left natural, it weathers to a soft grey — no action needed. If you want to keep the warm cedar tone, re-apply a clear outdoor sealer every 1–2 years. Empty and clean the planter once a year in spring to extend life.