Glossary
Outdoor Wood Craft Glossary
A glossary of outdoor woodworking and garden terms used at Brookside Farm—kiln-dried lumber, pressure-treated wood, trellis styles, window boxes, and more.
Barnboard
Barnboard describes rustic boards with a weathered or farm-building character. Brookside Farm uses the look in window boxes and tiered planters.
What is it?Cedar
Cedar is a naturally durable softwood prized for outdoor furniture. Learn when Brookside Farm offers cedar garden benches.
What is it?Fan Trellis
A fan trellis is a wooden plant support that spreads like a fan. Shop handcrafted fan trellises from Brookside Farm in Southborough, MA.
What is it?Galvanized Fasteners
Galvanized fasteners are coated to resist rust outdoors. Brookside Farm uses them in planters, trellises, and outdoor furniture.
What is it?Kiln-Dried Lumber
Kiln-dried lumber is wood dried in a controlled kiln to reduce moisture. Learn why Brookside Farm uses it for outdoor benches and furniture.
What is it?Made to Order
Made to order means each Brookside Farm piece is built after you order, usually within 3–5 days, with custom sizes available.
What is it?New England Weather Durability
New England weather durability means outdoor wood built for freeze-thaw, rain, and humidity—how Brookside Farm designs planters, trellises, and furniture.
What is it?Plant Stand
A plant stand elevates a pot for display and airflow. See Brookside Farm’s handcrafted wooden plant stands for clay pots.
What is it?Pressure-Treated Lumber
Pressure-treated lumber is infused with preservatives for outdoor durability. See how Brookside Farm uses it in trellises, planters, and furniture.
What is it?Pyramid Trellis
A pyramid trellis is a freestanding tapered plant support. Explore Brookside Farm pyramid trellises with optional decorative caps.
What is it?Rose Trellis
A rose trellis supports climbing roses and similar vines. Buy a handcrafted wooden rose trellis made at Brookside Farm in Southboro, MA.
What is it?Square Trellis
A square trellis is a custom-sized grid support for climbing plants. Request a quote for a Brookside Farm square trellis built to your dimensions.
What is it?Window Box
A window box is a long planter mounted below a window or rail. Shop rustic barnboard window boxes from Brookside Farm.
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