Tips for a Successful Wooden Garden Planter

Published: July 27, 2020

Are you just starting out with a wooden garden planter? Yes, then here are some tips to help your planters look their best throughout the season as well as prepare for the colder months.

Water Often

The soil in planters dries out a lot quicker and needs watered at least once a day during the hot, sunny and dry months of the year. If you have planters that are drying out a lot quicker than others try pruning some back, remove a few plants, or move the planter to a less sunny location.

Fertilize on the Regular

With limited amount of soil in your planters to provide nutrients, your plants will require additional fertilizer throughout the growing season. Fertilizing is easy and can be done using pellets in the soil or using a liquid fertilizer during watering.

Maintaining Constant Blooms

To keep plants looking their best you should regularly prune any leggy stems back and remove any off colored foliage as well as spent blooms.

Plant for Every Season

With every season comes a new selection of plants, which gives you the opportunity to refresh your wooden planter with new vibrant flowers that do best in that particular season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wood species work best for interior doors?

Poplar is the most popular choice for painted interior doors due to its smooth grain and affordability. For stained doors, Red Oak, Maple, Cherry, and Walnut each offer distinctive grain patterns and color tones. The best species depends on whether you plan to paint or stain.

How are custom wood doors different from big-box store doors?

Custom wood doors are built to your exact dimensions using solid hardwood and traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon. Big-box store doors are typically hollow-core or use engineered materials. Custom doors offer superior sound insulation, durability, and a solid feel that mass-produced doors cannot match.

Can I order a custom door in a non-standard size?

Yes. Estate Millwork builds every door to your specified width and height. Whether you need a narrow pantry door, an oversized entry door, or a door to fit a historic opening with non-standard dimensions, we can accommodate your requirements.

What door styles does Estate Millwork offer?

We offer louvered, raised panel, flat panel, French, barn, arched, and mission style doors. Each style is available in multiple wood species and can be ordered painted or unfinished. Our online designer lets you configure every detail and see an instant price quote.

Design Considerations for Custom Wood Doors

Measure the rough opening, not the existing door, when ordering a replacement. Include the width, height, and wall thickness so the door and jamb fit correctly.
For high-traffic areas like kitchens and hallways, choose a harder wood species like White Oak or Maple that resists dents and wear better than softer species.
Louvered doors are an excellent choice for closets, laundry rooms, and utility spaces because the slats promote air circulation, reducing moisture buildup and musty odors.
When matching new doors to existing trim, bring a sample of your current wood or finish to compare. Estate Millwork offers the same species and can match stain colors for a cohesive look.

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Why Custom Millwork Makes a Difference

Mass-produced doors, shutters, and cabinets are built to standard dimensions using the fastest possible construction methods. Custom millwork takes the opposite approach: every piece is built to your exact measurements using time-tested joinery techniques that have proven themselves over centuries. The result is a product that fits perfectly, operates smoothly, and lasts for generations rather than years.

Estate Millwork builds every product in our Pennsylvania workshop using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. This technique interlocks the rails and stiles with precisely cut joints reinforced by hardwood dowel pins, creating a mechanical bond that does not rely solely on adhesive. Unlike pocket-screwed or biscuit-joined alternatives, mortise-and-tenon joints actually strengthen over time as the wood fibers compress and lock together.

Our manufacturing process begins with hand-selected, kiln-dried lumber graded for architectural appearance. Each board is inspected for grain pattern, color consistency, and structural integrity before entering production. CNC machinery cuts joints to thousandth-of-an-inch tolerances, and skilled woodworkers assemble, sand, and inspect every piece before it ships. This combination of modern precision and traditional craftsmanship is what separates custom millwork from stock alternatives.

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