Hello folks,

I have wondered this for a long-ish time, but was finally inspired to post by the recent DIY plant hanger post (which is well worth checking out if you haven't yet - https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6073658/how-to-make-a-wooden-plant-hanger-in-your-living-room#n=10).

Does anyone know a source for wooden plant stand kits? Preferably with the wood already cut, if that's possible?

Even a beginner woodworking project is beyond me right now, yet I have desires for wooden planters which I can't find. F.e., I would love to find taller versions of these thingies (just the wood part, not the pots): https://www.westelm.com/products/ilya-floor-planters-reactive-blue-d10518/?pkey=s%7Cplant%20stand%7C41

These would be for outside, and ideally, with the pot bottom about 2 or 3' off the ground. (This is to defeat the heat-trap situation on an enclosed balcony.)

In fact, what would be even better would be something that looked just like those, but with a center part made out of stainless steel grid - bc then I wouldn't have to move the pots off to water them.

The fact is, even if I could find tall versions of these wooden things, the water and sun would destroy them quickly. But, how quickly, exactly, I wonder? If I could find them for not too much $$, then replacing them every couple years might not be the end of the world.

Right now, I just shove everything in the shade and use an umbrella for most of the year. Housemate nixed the idea of those fine standing planters you can get from CedarCraft - she didn't like the look (so picky!! ; ) ) And it has to be wood. I don't care what anyone says, no form of plastic or fiberglass is going to stand up to these temps, imo.

Anyhow, I am just asking in case anyone has ideas. I'm not expecting much - I don't think that many people would want these, so they probably don't exist.

Thanks for all suggestions though!