Wood Plant Stand

A Wood Deck For Your Home

There's just something about wood. By its very nature, it has a friendliness and hospitality about it, which surely goes back to it being one of our first building materials in the earliest days of human development.

In this vein, wood decks naturally bring beauty and warmth to your home. Enjoyed by all your friends and family, a wood deck creates an outdoor room, thus bringing the indoors out into the open and expanding your living space.

Design Ideas

Wood decks enhance the landscapes of most homes, but in particular, they work well with these types of gardens:

• Modern landscape design. This style uses dramatic geometric shapes, easily personified in wood planks, to create a point of view that is fluid and natural. Horizontal and vertical planes can manufacture a modern sculpture effect while colors and plantings evoke a warm, welcoming feel. Water and light are often used, as in artfully-lit outdoor water fountains, to enhance the visual feast. It is the juxtaposition of soft and hard, linear and non-linear, free-flowing and restrained that defines modern landscape design

• Japanese garden design. In this tradition, the garden is a microcosm of nature, thus a wooden deck fits in perfectly. It can play off nicely against fences and gates, other elements important to Japanese gardens with their underlying philosophy of enclosure. The fence seals us away from the outside world, the gate is the threshold from which we enter the retreat and leave for the outside world, and the wood deck connects us to our natural selves.

• English garden design. The English garden design is the essence of an informal garden and a deck made of wood feeds that informality. Colors and textures in profuse wildness draw visitors in and create a feast for the mind's eye. Because plants are chosen out of personal preference and a strong mix of color is used in this style, wood decks make for a pleasing backdrop.

• Urban landscaping. An urban yard or garden usually comes with big challenges, like the blank wall of a neighboring townhouse or a space that is all straight lines and right angles. As with all landscape architecture, the goal with urban landscaping is to create spaces in which the home and architectural elements have a relationship with its natural setting. Wooden decks fit neatly into this relationship.

Material Choices

When choosing wood for your decking, pressure-treated pine is the most popular material choice. Many people choose treated pine because it stands up well to weather and damp soil, two of the most common problems we face in the Houston area.

However, redwood and cedar have resins that naturally protect them from weathering and rotting, too. Cedar is also popular because it possesses dimensional stability and a natural resistance to decay. These woods generally lie flat, stay straight, retain fasteners and provide a firm base for many types of stains and paints.

Maintenance and Ongoing Care

Mother Nature is hard on wooden decks-moisture and the ultraviolet rays of the sun are the two biggest enemies. It goes without saying that the weather found here in the Gulf Coast region is particularly hard on wood decks.

For regular cleaning, the wood can be cleaned with a special cleaner, which will most likely take care of the gray mildew. For especially stubborn stains, use a small amount of household bleach diluted with water to kill the mildew. Whatever cleaning agent is used, be sure to rinse thoroughly.

Wooden decks need to be protected every two years or so. A penetrating, clear wood finish or stain should do the trick. It is also a good idea to regularly check for protruding nail heads, something that happens with temperature changes which makes wood expand and contract. You will also want to look for any rotten areas, especially on stairs and railings. These services can be included in landscape maintenance contracts with landscape service companies.

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Winsome Wood Phone Stand, Walnut List Price: $104.99 Sale Price: $74.52 You save: $30.47 (29%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Featuring the elegant and stylish Regalia design, the table can be used to display a potted plant and/or store a telephone.It has a shelf perfect for stacking phone books, and a small drawer to keep a notepad and pen conveniently tucked away. Features Great Table for any room in the house. Simple yet elegance design. Solid Beachwood in Walnut Finish Some Assembly Required

Square Wood Plant Stand with Curved Legs in Cherry Finish List Price: $84.00 Sale Price: $45.00 You save: $39.00 (46%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Dimension: 12"W x 12"D x 30"H Finish: Rich Cherry Material: Wood and Wood Composite Square Wood Plant Stand with Curved Legs in Cherry Finish This plant stand is made of wood and wood composite and features with rich cherry finish. The item can be used as a plant or phone stand. Use this table to match with your traditional style furniture. Assembly required. Features Square Wood Plant Stand w/ Curved Legs in Cherry Finish Home Decor Home Decor->Pedestal Tables and Plant Stands Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.

Dvd Storage Unit Cabinet Holder Plant Stand Combo Wood List Price: $59.48 Sale Price: $21.58 You save: $37.90 (64%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Update your decor with this stylish pedestal that acts as both a plant stand and useful DVD storage cabinet. Distressed black painted wood. 93/4" square x 25" high. Features Store up to 20 DVD's. Cabinet top may serve as a plant stand. Solid wooden construction. Distressed black color finish.

Wood Plant Stand with Curved Legs in Cherry Finish List Price: $114.00 Sale Price: $65.00 You save: $49.00 (43%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Dimension: 11.5"W x 11.5"D x 32.5"H Finish: Rich Cherry Material: Wood and Wood Composite Wood Plant Stand with Curved Legs in Cherry Finish This plant stand is made of wood and wood composite and features with rich cherry finish. With a single drawer and elegant curved design legs, this plant stand combines both function and beauty. The drawer is ideal for storing notepads and pen. The item can also be used as a phone stand. This table is sure to add grace atmosphere to your home. Also available in warm oak finish. Assembly required. Features Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.

Cherry Finish Wood Square Style Plant Stand with Marble Table Top List Price: $64.99 Sale Price: $21.00 You save: $43.99 (68%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This is a brand new in box Cherry Finish Wood Square Style Plant Stand with Marble Table Top. Item is also styled with brass accents to enhance the decor effect. (Item will require simple assembly.) Dimensions Measure: 12" x 12" x 27 3/4"H Features 12" x 12" x 27 3/4"H Home Decor Home Decor->Pedestal Tables and Plant Stands Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.

Winsome Wood Plant/Phone Stand, Antique Walnut List Price: $52.49 Sale Price: $46.52 You save: $5.97 (11%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description An accent piece with an indoor plant or as a phone stand next to the sofa.2 - shelf pedestal design with 4 legs.Warm walnut finish. Features Table features great angled legs Sturdy and constructed of solid Beachwood Suitable for Plant Table or Phone Stand Assembly Required

Winsome Wood Phone Stand, Espresso List Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $82.01 You save: $37.98 (32%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days See Reviews For This Product Description Featuring the sleek and stylish Linea design, this telephone stand has a shelf perfect for stacking phone books, and a small drawer to keep a notepad and pen conveniently tucked away. Features Rest your magazines or phone in style with this elegant stand. Matching coffee/end/console tables are available to complete the room setting. Made of solid wood in Dark Espresso Finish Assembly Required

Coaster Plant Stand Side Table, White Marble Top and Cherry Finish Wood Base List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $23.99 You save: $26.00 (52%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description This is a brand new Plant Stand/Side Table in White Marble Top Design and Cherry Finish Wood Base. Item will match the class of your home decor. Item will require simple assembly. Dimensions Measure: 12" Diameter x 27 1/2"H Features 12" Diameter x 27 1/2"H Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.

Ore International Cherry Square Flower Stand Ceramic Top Sale Price: $39.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Attractive flower stand accent table. Features Elegant cherry finish Made of medium density fiberboard

Mission Style Oak Finish Wood Plant Stand Made Of Solid Oak List Price: $171.99 Sale Price: $60.00 You save: $111.99 (65%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Mission style oak finish wood plant stand made of solid oak, measures 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 30" H. Some assembly required. Features Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.