Wilson Woodworking — custom builds, planters, mud kitchens and more, Orangevale, California
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No. 01 — The Workshop

What comes off
the bench.

If it's built from wood and it lives outside, we can build it — and we can build it your way. Any size, any stain, any finish detail you have in mind.

  1. 01

    Wishing Wells

    Our signature piece. Shingled or slab roof, working crank, galvanized bucket, planter base. Four-foot and five-foot builds in cedar or solid redwood.

    Variety of sizes
  2. 02

    Planter Boxes

    Any size you need. Long window-style boxes, deep beds, tiered stands — trimmed with clean corners and sealed with all-natural tung oil.

    Any size you need
  3. 03

    Planters & Garden Boxes

    Raised garden boxes built square and built strong, with optional metal corner pieces for extra strength and that classic finished detail.

    Metal corner options
  4. 04

    Sink Stands & Outdoor Stations

    Potting benches and outdoor sink stations with a shelf below and room to work — a real fixture for the garden, not a flimsy kit.

    Built to work
  5. 05

    Mailbox Posts & Address Signs

    Single or double mailbox posts with carved house numbers, lantern tops and a planter box at the base. First thing your guests see.

    Carved numbers
  6. 06

    Hanging Planters & Yard Décor

    Welcome frames, hanging baskets, engraved scripture signs and one-off pieces. Tell us what you picture and we'll draw it up.

    One-of-a-kind
  7. 07

    Porch Swings & Kids' Builds

    Heavy-duty porch swings built from 2x4 and 2x6 lumber, plus mud kitchens, potting benches and other family-built projects made to take years of real use.

    Built for years of use
  8. 08

    Fence, Gate & Junk Removal

    Fence and gate repair or replacement, privacy enclosures, custom gates — plus junk and yard clean-up hauled away by the trailer load.

    Quotes on request

Something not on this list? Ask us. Most of what we build started as somebody's idea.

Two young children playing pretend kitchen at a cedar mud kitchen with a plank roof, one pouring water into the basin and the other stirring a pot on the burner.
Our roofed mud kitchen, ready for little chefs. (AI-styled image of a real Wilson build.)

No. 03 — Our Craft

Good wood, cut once,
put together right.

We build from solid premium heart redwood and cedar — woods that stand up to rain, sun and insects without chemical treatment. Nothing here is particle board with a veneer on it. What you see is what it's made of, all the way through.

Solid heart redwood & cedar
Naturally resistant to rot and insects, so it lives outside for years — not seasons.
Hand-stained & sealed
Finished with all-natural tung oil or a marine-grade stain to bring out the grain and hold off the weather.
True working crank & bucket
A 1¼″ redwood dowel crank with a wooden handle and a real galvanized bucket — included, not an upsell.
Finished on every side
Clean trim, tight corners, sanded edges. The back looks as good as the front, because somebody's going to see it.

No. 04 — Make It Yours

Your call on every detail.

Pick the wood, the stain and the extras. We'll build it just the way you want it.

  • Stain Options

    Tung oil or linseed oil (both food safe), Mahogany Flame, Jahara Brown, clear coat or Amber Wood. $25–$50 by size.

  • Trellis Options

    Add height and charm to any planter for climbing vines.

  • Casters

    Easy to move, built for convenience — roll it with the sun.

  • Trim Packages

    A clean, finished look — the detail that makes the difference.

  • Metal Corner Pieces

    Extra strength and classic detail on every corner.

  • Water Base & Pump

    Turn your well into a working water feature in the yard.

Delivery options available

Big pieces are heavy and awkward. We'll get it to your yard and set it where you want it — just ask when you call.

No. 05 — Pricing & Build Your Own

Honest numbers, up front.

Here's where our most-requested builds start — or skip ahead to the workshop below and design your own. Final price depends on size, wood and the options you choose, and you'll know it before we cut a board.

Collage of Wilson Woodworking builds: an arbor with planter boxes, a mud kitchen, a wishing well, a Welcome hanging planter and a mailbox post.

Wishing Wells

Starting at $250

Our 4-foot cedar wishing wells feature solid 2x4 construction, stained for protection, with a working crank and galvanized bucket included. Upgrade to a 5-foot well, or step up to premium redwood. Can also be custom-built to cover pumps, pipes or other backyard eyesores — send a photo of the space and we'll design around it.

Redwood wishing well planter with a hand-shingled roof, galvanized bucket on a rope crank, and the planter box overflowing with flowers.

Upgrades:

Redwood upgrade flyer: 4-foot tall redwood upgrade +$150, 5-foot tall redwood upgrade +$200. Water pump and basin upgrade, $100: an 18 by 18 inch black water basin with a 200-gallon-per-hour submersible pump for a flowing water feature. Metal corner pieces, $25 for a set of 4, one for each corner of the wishing well.

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  • 4 ft cedar, working crank & bucket$250
  • 5 ft cedar, working crank & bucket$300
  • Redwood upgrade — 4 ft+$150
  • Redwood upgrade — 5 ft+$200
  • Metal corner pieces set of 4, one per corner$25
  • Water basin & 3 LED lights lit, not flowing$40
  • Water basin & pump working water feature$100
  • Custom stain tung oil, linseed, mahogany flame, jahara brown, clear coat or amber — by size$25–$50
  • Custom vinyl lettering / scripture e.g. John 4:14, a family name$10 + 20¢/letter
  • Custom sizesQuote
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Custom Planter Boxes

Starting at $30

Built in virtually any size, from small decorative planters to large reinforced garden boxes. Available in cedar or redwood, with larger boxes framed in 2x4 for extra strength.

A 36-inch solid premium redwood planter box with dark metal corner brackets, sealed with natural tung oil.
48-inch cedar garden box on locking casters, 17 inches high and 20 inches wide, on a brick patio. 45-inch redwood-stained planter box on casters, 12 inches high and 12 inches deep. 18.5-inch square cedar planter with black metal corner brackets. Three square cedar planter boxes in small, medium and large sizes.

Popular sizes:

18.5 by 18.5 by 20 inch tall redwood planter, starting at $45. 36 by 12 by 12 inch cedar planter, starting at $50, with stain, trellis and casters upgrades. 2 by 2 by 1 foot solid redwood planter, starting at $60, trellis upgrade +$30. 48 by 20 by 16 inch cedar garden box, starting at $80, trellis upgrade +$25. 18.5 by 18.5 by 20 inch tall cedar planter with 2x3 frame, stain, trim and metal corners, starting at $80; add casters $25, add trellis $20.

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  • 18.5″ × 18.5″ × 20″ tall redwood planterfrom $45
  • 36″ × 12″ × 12″ cedar planterfrom $50
  • 2′ × 2′ × 1′ solid redwood planterfrom $60
  • 48″ × 20″ × 16″ cedar garden boxfrom $80
  • 18.5″ × 18.5″ × 20″ tall cedar planter 2x3 frame, stained, trim & metal cornersfrom $80
  • 48″ × 20″ × 16″ redwood garden boxfrom $100
  • Food-safe stain+$10
  • Top cap + trim upgrade+$20
  • Trellis by size+$20–$30
  • Locking casters set of 4+$25
  • Drip irrigation / soaker line+$5
  • Landscape fabric liner+$10
  • Custom dimensions & matching sets bulk discounts availableQuote

Tell us what you're planting and the space you're working with, and we'll help design a planter that fits.

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Garden Arbors

Custom quote

Cedar garden arbors with lattice sides and a pergola-style top, built to fit your path, gate or garden entrance. Build one on its own, or with a matching pair of planter boxes at the base.

Cedar garden arbor with lattice sides and a matching pair of redwood planter boxes built into the base, framing a backyard pathway.
  • Garden arbor built to your width & heightQuote
  • Matching planter boxes at the baseQuote
  • Custom stainQuote

Send a photo of the spot and rough measurements, and we'll quote it.

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Dragon Fruit Planters

Custom quote

Redwood planters built for dragon fruit: a deep box with a tall center post and a cross-top the cactus climbs and drapes over. Build one, a pair, or a whole row along a fence or side yard.

A row of about ten redwood dragon fruit planters lining a sunny side yard along the fence, each planted with dragon fruit.
Long redwood dragon fruit planter with an overhead cross-beam trellis along a fence, planted with mature dragon fruit. Single redwood dragon fruit planter with a center post and top frame, dragon fruit tied up the post. A pair of new redwood dragon fruit planters with tall center posts and flat tops, ready to plant.

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  • Dragon fruit planter box, center post & climbing topQuote
  • Long trellis planter runs along a fence or wallQuote
  • Multiples & matching rowsQuote

More photos coming soon. Tell us how many plants you have and the space, and we'll quote it.

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Children's Mud Kitchens

Starting at $250

A 5-foot-wide cedar mud table, about 36″ high in the back with a front tabletop around 20–24″ high. The base model includes a water basin, two shelves, lower storage, two play burners and knobs, in sturdy weather-resistant construction — built for homes, preschools, daycares and schools.

Mud table flyer: base model $250 with water basin and two burners, or add cabinet doors for +$100.
Finished redwood mud kitchen with a roof, working sink, play burners, cabinet doors, hanging utensils and string lights, against a backyard fence. Mud table flyer: base model $250, add a working sink with faucet and hose connection for +$125. Mud table flyer: base model $250, add a wood roof for +$100. Mud table flyer: base model with 4 burners $290; full package with sink, roof and cabinets $550, saving $50.

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  • Working sink, faucet & drain+$125
  • Cabinet doors with locks+$100
  • Roof+$100
  • Additional sand basin+$35
  • Additional burner & knob each+$10
  • Protective stain+$25
  • Full package sink + roof + cabinet doors, save $50$550

Custom sizes and configurations available. Need a bigger set-up for a preschool? See Preschool & Play Areas below.

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Preschool & Play Areas

Starting at $175

Outdoor play and learning pieces for preschools, daycares and backyards: picnic tables, sensory boxes, mud kitchens and more. Get a whole preschool set up, or pick each piece. Built locally, with free delivery to Orangevale.

Montessori preschool outdoor play area built by Wilson Woodworking: bookcase, wall chalkboard, easels, raincoat and boot storage, kids picnic table, mud kitchen, 4-foot wishing well, planters, water and sensory tables, climber, balance beam, stepping stumps, block storage, art table and garden bed.
Preschool picnic tables, 48 inches long, seats 6 children: 1 table $275, 2 tables $250 each, 4 tables $235 each, free delivery to Orangevale. 20-inch cube sensory box with 48-inch backboard, two shelves and utensil hooks: $200 each, or $175 each for 3 or more; chalkboard nameplate $10. Sensory box with a drop-in 7-gallon mixing tub, 32 inches wide: $340 each, or $325 each for 3 or more. Custom mud kitchen with sink, $500, and matching play station with shelves, $350, each 58.5 inches wide.

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  • Preschool picnic table 48″, seats 6 children$275
  • Picnic tables, 2 price each$250
  • Picnic tables, 4 price each$235
  • 20″ cube sensory box backboard, 2 shelves, utensil hooks$200
  • 20″ cube sensory boxes, 3 or more price each$175
  • Sensory box with drop-in mixing tub 32″ wide$340
  • Mixing-tub sensory boxes, 3 or more price each$325
  • Chalkboard nameplate each+$10
  • Mud kitchen with sink 58.5″ W × 24″ D × 66″ H$500
  • Play station with shelves matches the mud kitchen$350
  • Complete outdoor classroom bookcases, chalkboards, water & sensory tables and moreQuote
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Potting Benches

Starting at $300

A heavy-duty 2x4 frame with 4x4 posts, a backsplash wall, two upper shelves and a large lower storage/shelving area — a sturdy outdoor workspace for plants, pots, soil and gardening tools.

Heavy-duty cedar potting bench with a backsplash, two upper shelves and a wide open lower shelf.

AI-generated preview — not a photo of an actual build.

  • Water basin+$35
  • Working faucet, water hookup & drain+$125
  • Lower cabinet doors+$125
  • Custom shelving, sizes, stains & finishesQuote
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Custom Mailbox Posts

Starting at $100

Give your home's curb appeal an upgrade with a custom-built wooden mailbox post.

Wilson Woodworking custom-built mailbox posts: pressure-treated post at $100 and redwood post at $150, with installation, new mailbox and stain options. Wilson Woodworking mailbox posts in pressure-treated and redwood, showing the solar light cap upgrade at $35.
  • Pressure-treated mailbox post$100
  • Redwood mailbox post$150
  • New mailbox size & style dependent+$60–$100
  • 4″ decorative metal address numbers, installed each+$5
  • Solar light cap+$35
  • Black metal post cap+$10
  • Stain based on size & stain choice+$25–$50
  • Installation remove existing post, dig, set in concrete+$150
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Light-Pole Planter Boxes

Starting at $125

Add character to your yard, patio or walkway with a planter box and integrated light or hanging post — customizable for hanging plants, feeders, wind chimes or garden decorations.

Cedar light-pole planter box with a solar light cap, planted with colorful flowers.

AI-generated preview — not a photo of an actual build.

  • Stain+$15
  • Rustic burned-wood finish+$15
  • Redwood constructionQuote
  • Basic hanging hooks starting at+$5
  • Decorative hanging planter hooks+$25
  • Solar / light post cap+$25

Mix and match to build your own custom setup.

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Hanging Planter Welcome Signs

Starting at $65

A simple, attractive addition to a porch, entryway, patio or garden — handmade from wood with your choice of lettering, finish and hanging option.

Wilson Woodworking Welcome hanging planter stands: Douglas fir base model at $65 and redwood base model at $90.
  • Douglas fir, base model$65
  • Redwood, base model$90
  • Stain+$15
  • Hanging pot with UV-resistant artificial flowers+$40
  • Custom lettering & designsQuote
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Custom Redwood Hanging Signs

Starting at $10

A rope-hung redwood plaque, common sizes 12″–16″ wide by 6″ tall, custom engraved — a name, a scripture verse, a family sign or a welcome message. Weather-resistant and stained for lasting beauty.

Wilson Woodworking custom redwood hanging sign examples: Welcome, The Wilson Family, God Bless Our Home, With God All Things Are Possible.

Sign examples:

Rope-hung redwood sign engraved With God All Things Are Possible, Matthew 19:26. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord, Joshua 24:15. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart, Proverbs 3:5. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved Be Still And Know That I Am God, Psalm 46:10. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved Do Not Fear, For I Am With You, Isaiah 41:10. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? Romans 8:31. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved Love Never Fails, 1 Corinthians 13:8. Rope-hung redwood sign engraved For I Know The Plans I Have For You, Declares The Lord, Jeremiah 29:11.
  • Base sign starting price$10
  • Custom wording per letter+20¢
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Porch Swings

Starting at $350

Heavy-duty porch swings built from 2x4 and 2x6 lumber, designed for years of use and customized to fit your porch, patio or outdoor living area.

Cedar porch-swing bed hanging from rope, with dark cushions and Happy Place and Welcome To Our Porch pillows.

AI-generated preview — not a photo of an actual build.

  • Protective stain+$25
  • Premium redwood construction+$150
  • Crib-size mattress, with cover+$75–$100
  • Custom sizing & designsQuote
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Fence & Gate Repair / Replacement

Custom quote

Fence repair, fence replacement, gate repair, complete gate replacement, privacy fencing and enclosures, custom gates, and removal/haul-away of old fencing.

Cedar privacy fence and matching gate enclosure with string lights and a hanging lantern.

AI-generated preview — not a photo of an actual build.

Pricing varies with project size, lumber selection, existing conditions, hardware and current lumber prices. Send photos and measurements for a custom quote.

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Junk Removal

Starting at $200

Clean up the yard, garage or property — starting at $200 for up to a full 5′×8′ trailer load. Pricing varies with the type, weight and volume of material, plus any disposal fees. Send a picture of what needs removing for a fast estimate.

Black open utility trailer with mesh side rails, hitched and ready to haul yard debris.

Representative trailer image, AI-generated — not a photo of Ryan's actual trailer.

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Seasonal & Holiday Décor

Custom quote

Handmade Christmas pieces for the front yard and porch: a Letters to Santa mailbox, Santa signs, a North Pole signpost, countdown and family signs, holiday planters, a reindeer feeding station, wooden trees and gift boxes.

Letters to Santa mailbox: a red-roofed wooden mailbox with candy-cane trim on a post above a planter box with greenery and a red bow, in front of a home decorated for Christmas.
Letters to Santa mailbox on a red-and-white candy-cane post in a white planter with a red bow. Santa Stop Here sign hanging from a red post in a white planter box. North Pole signpost with arrows to Santa’s Workshop, Reindeer Barn, Candy Cane Lane and Elf Village. Days Until Christmas countdown chalkboard sign hanging from a post in a white planter. Christmas at the Wilsons family sign hanging from a wooden post above a planter of greenery. Merry Christmas sign hanging from a post above a cedar planter with greenery and a bow. Four holiday post planter designs: Merry Christmas, Joy, Let it Snow and Believe. Reindeer Feeding Station: a red-trimmed wooden trough on legs with reindeer cut-outs and a plaid bow. Three wooden plank Christmas trees with stars and lights, painted green, natural and red. Lighted wooden gift boxes with ribbon bows on a front lawn.

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  • Letters to Santa mailboxQuote
  • Santa Stop Here & North Pole signpostsQuote
  • Countdown & family name signsQuote
  • Holiday post planters Merry Christmas, Joy, Let it Snow, BelieveQuote
  • Reindeer feeding stationQuote
  • Wooden Christmas trees & gift boxesQuote
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Stain Options

From $25

High-quality exterior stains that bring out the grain of cedar and redwood and help protect against sun, moisture and wear. Stain is $25–$50 depending on the size of the build and the stain you choose.

Stain options on cedar and redwood: Tung Oil and Linseed Oil (both food safe), Mahogany Flame, Jahara Brown, Clear Coat (natural look) and Amber Wood. Stains start from $25 to $50 based on size and stain choice.
  • Tung OilFood safe
  • Linseed OilFood safe
  • Mahogany Flame
  • Jahara Brown
  • Clear CoatNatural look
  • Amber Wood

Each swatch shows the stain on cedar (top) and redwood (bottom). Colors vary with the wood and your screen.

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Custom Projects

Custom quote

Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Send a picture, sketch, measurements, Pinterest idea, or just describe what you're thinking about — from planter boxes and wishing wells to outdoor furniture, play areas, arbors, trellises and completely original builds. If it's made from wood, there's a good chance it can be built.

A freshly assembled wishing well with a steep peaked roof, waiting to be stained — every build starts as somebody's idea. Get a Quote

All prices above are starting prices for standard builds. Final pricing can vary with project size, customization, wood species, hardware, finish and current lumber costs — call 916-380-8649 or send a few details and we'll confirm a firm price before anything gets cut.

No. 06 — About the Shop

One man, one bench,
one piece at a time.

Wilson Woodworking is a faith-based, family-owned business started right here in Orangevale, California in 2026. Woodworking has been a passion of Ryan Wilson's for years, and as he prepares to retire after nearly 30 years in retail management, he's putting his time into what he truly enjoys — building quality, custom woodworking projects for families, businesses, schools, preschools and the local community.

Signature builds include wishing wells, custom planter boxes, children's mud kitchens, potting benches, outdoor furniture, arbors, trellises and other one-of-a-kind projects. Most importantly, it's a family business — every project helps support and enrich the lives of his five children, with another little one on the way.

Ryan believes in quality over quantity. Because it's a small, local business with low overhead, prices stay reasonable while everything is still built sturdy, functional and made to last. Have an idea you don't see on the site? Send it his way — custom orders are always welcome.

Ryan Wilson Owner & Builder, Wilson Woodworking

No. 07 — Good to Know

Questions
we get asked.

And if yours isn't here, just call — Ryan answers his own phone.

How long does a build take?

Most wishing wells are ready in about two to three weeks depending on the size and how many builds are ahead of yours. Larger custom pieces can take a little longer — you'll get a real date before we start, not a guess.

Do you deliver, and how far?

Yes. Delivery is available throughout the greater Sacramento area, and we'll set the piece where you want it rather than leaving it at the curb. Just mention delivery when you call so it's built into the quote.

Can you build a custom size?

That's most of what we do. Planter boxes come in any size you need, and wells can be sized to the spot you have in mind. Bring measurements — or Ryan can come look at the space.

Cedar or redwood — what's the difference?

Both are naturally resistant to rot and insects, so either will live outside happily. Redwood is the premium step up: richer color, tighter grain, and heart redwood is the most durable part of the tree. Redwood adds $100 to any well.

Will the well actually hold water?

A standard well is a planter — the box is lined and planted. If you want a true working water feature, add the water basin with a working pump for $100 and it runs like a fountain.

How does payment work?

A deposit gets your build in the queue and the balance is due on delivery. Cash, check and the usual card apps are all fine.

How do I take care of it?

Very little. The stain and sealer do the work. Re-coating every couple of seasons keeps the color rich, and we're happy to walk you through it when we drop it off.

No. 08 — Get In Touch

Tell us what
you're picturing.

Send a few details — or just call. We'll talk through size, wood and finish, give you a straight price, and let you know when we can have it done.

Shop Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

Call or text anytime — if we're running the saw, we'll get back to you the same day.

Where We Deliver

  • Orangevale
  • Citrus Heights
  • Fair Oaks
  • Folsom
  • Granite Bay
  • Roseville
  • Carmichael
  • Rancho Cordova
  • Antelope
  • Sacramento

Further out? Ask — we'll usually make it work.

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Request a Quote

We'll email your request straight to Ryan. Prefer to talk? Call 916-380-8649.