Custom Steel
Planters.
Heavy-gauge galvanized steel. Welded seams. Built to order in Escondido, CA. Handmade galvanized steel planters for residential and commercial properties across Southern California. Every unit welded, drained, and finished by hand in our shop.
Weld Temp: 1,800°F — MIG Fusion Active
Built by Hand.
Built to Last.
Every planter starts as flat galvanized steel sheet, cut to spec, and welded by hand in our Southern California shop. No assembly-line shortcuts. Fully welded seams mean no weak points, no rust traps, and a clean finished look from every angle.
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Your Finish. Your Look.
Choose raw galvanized for that industrial zinc patina. Powder coat for a clean, color-matched look. Or let it weather into a natural patina that deepens with time. Every finish is applied in-house.
Raw Galvanized
Silver-zinc industrial aesthetic. The hot-dip galvanized coating develops character over time while protecting the steel underneath.
Powder Coat
Durable, UV-resistant color finish. Matches any palette — matte black, white, olive, custom RAL colors available.
Weathered Patina
Controlled aging for a rustic, organic look. The zinc coating weathers naturally into warm grays and earth tones.
The Standard Collection
Six sizes. One standard width. Three lengths. Two heights. Every one welded, drained, and finished by hand.
All models: 12 in standard width · 14-gauge galvanized steel · integrated drainage · all finish options available
Need Something Different?
We build fully custom planters to your exact specifications — any dimension, any form. L-shapes, U-shapes, tree surrounds, raised beds — if you can spec it, we can weld it.
Tell Us What You NeedSteel Doesn't Burn.
Wood planters rot. Plastic planters melt. Galvanized steel holds up — to sun, to rain, and to fire. For properties in wildfire-prone areas across San Diego, Orange County, and LA County, steel planters are a simple, functional upgrade to your defensible space. No combustible materials. No maintenance cycle. Just steel.
Complete the Look
Pair your steel planters with our landscape rock for a fully fire-resistant, zero-maintenance yard. Decomposed granite, Mexican beach pebbles, river rock, and lava rock — supplied and installed.
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about custom steel planters.
The hot-dip galvanization process coats the steel in a thick layer of zinc that acts as a sacrificial barrier. Even if the surface is scratched, the zinc corrodes before the steel does. In Southern California's dry climate, a galvanized planter will last 25+ years before the coating needs attention.
Weight depends on size. A 4 ft x 12 in model weighs approximately 30–35 lbs empty. An 8 ft x 18 in model weighs approximately 65–75 lbs empty. All are manageable for two people and stay put once filled with soil.
Yes. Galvanized steel is designed for permanent outdoor exposure. It handles UV, rain, heat, and coastal salt air. No covers, no seasonal storage, no maintenance required.
We deliver across San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. Installation is available for commercial projects and large residential orders. Standard orders ship or deliver direct from our Escondido shop.
We build fully custom. Send us a sketch, dimensions, or reference photo and we'll quote it. L-shapes, U-wraps, tree surrounds, tiered planters — if it can be welded, we can build it.
Your Planter.
Your Specs.
Standard or custom. Raw steel or powder coated. Tell us what you need — we'll build it.
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