4-Ft Cedar Outdoor Wishing Well Planter Box for Flowers & Plants - Perfect for Garden Decor, Patio Landscaping & Backyard Displays

Wood Sealer A good wood sealer such as Thompsons Wood Sealer blocks the pores of the wood. This inhibits the grain from becoming raised yet allows the natural fading of the wood to a gentle silvery-gray color. Other viable options for preserving the fresh tones of the wood are wood sealers that contain Ultraviolet inhibitors. Staining To preserve the fresh cedar tones, use a quality penetrating sealer and a transparent or solid exterior stain. Apply two coats of a semi-transparent stain with UV protection, like Sikkens Cetol 1 (Natural), and reapply every two years for a refreshed look. Minimal sanding or prep is required with stains. Paint Paint works fine on cedar products. Over time, paint will begin to flake and will eventually need scraping and refinishing. Stain, however, is breathable and will not trap moisture, therefore no blistering, no peeling. Ground Application Western Red Cedar should be preservative treated if intended for use in applications where it is dug into the ground. i.e. Fence Posts, Landscape Ties or Garden Arbor Posts.