The wood is pine and can be sealed and weather proofed to be put outside. Shipping starts out at $15 for the 13in., $20 for the 19in., and $25 for the 25 in. This type of planter has coco core lined in bottom for direct planting, no pots. She is in process of making new designs that will hold pots. The torching was done by flame, then she sealed/weather proofed it. We now have it hang out in front of house. They look heavy but the 25 in. weighs @ 13 lbs.
