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Use our garden planters to create a stunning floral display or grow fresh herbs for your culinary masterpieces. Our wooden planters not only look good but are built to last too with the majority being pressure treated to provide an impressive 15 year guarantee against rot and decay. Additionally, they are designed to withstand the elements and offer long-term functionality in any outdoor area.
Our range offers a wide variety of designs and styles, including troughs, trellis planters and large planters, to suit every garden design. Choose from square, rectangular or round shapes to complement your space.
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Outdoor planters
Garden planters and pots are a colourful addition to your outdoor area. In addition to looking good, they offer practical solutions to those with limited space, such as balconies and patios. Even gardeners with medium or large plots will benefit from planters raised off the ground and practising vertical gardening techniques.
Ideal for growing delicate plants like herbs, garden troughs keep produce away from pests or vermin. Also ideal to help moisture control, we sell planters with drainage holes for healthy roots, and some with wheels for flexibility. Some designs include a trellis to encourage vertical growth. These are perfect for combining beauty with purpose in even the smallest patio.
You can buy garden arches that incorporate a seating area and planters. Some gazebos and pergolas are also designed with planters attached. It is possible to create an entire garden room or BBQ shelter incorporating a growing element such as wooden planters. Our selection of outdoor living products includes wall-mounted planters with trellis and shelves. These designs help to brighten any site while adding depth and texture.
Wooden planters or plastic garden plant pots
If you are planning a garden overhaul, then your next planter product type buy is imminent; deciding whether you should buy wooden planters or plastic garden pots can be a quandary.
Here are some pointers and pros and cons to help you decide:
Wooden garden planters: Pros
- Aesthetic appeal - our wooden planters look natural, and that works well with most garden styles, from rustic charm to modern minimalism
- Eco-friendly - our outdoor planters are made from sustainably sourced wood, offering a conscious choice
- Customisable - we sell planters that you can easily modify or paint to enhance your garden layout
Plastic pots: pros
- Appearance versatility - plastic as a material appears like wood, stone, or metal and can be found in various colours, making the options more variable
- Cost-effectiveness - plastic planters are generally less expensive than garden containers made from wood
- Moveability - plastic pots are easy to move around, making them ideal for those with mobility or health issues and small gardens or those who like to plant seasonally
Cons
- Expense - natural wood planters tend to be pricier than plastic pots, depending on the wood type
- Maintenance - timber can rot or decay over time if not treated or maintained correctly. However, our wooden planters all receive pressure treatment, which means they are low maintenance and guaranteed to last
- Treatment - even pressure treated wooden planters may need some maintenance, especially if they are set in wet areas of your garden
Cons
- Aesthetic limitations - plastic, even those planters made to look like wood, metal, or stone, may lack the natural appeal of real wood
- Deterioration - prolonged exposure to sunlight can make plastic pots and planters brittle, which in turn makes them prone to cracking
- Environmental impact - any parts made from a non-renewable material are less biodegradable and contribute to plastic waste, which in turn could contribute to global warming
- Temperature sensitivity - plastic planters are known to overheat plant roots in hot weather as plastic can absorb and retain the heat, in effect cooking your plants
Even after several years, age attractively, bringing rustic character, while plastic containers often look tired. Our sleek timber designs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and are supported by high availability throughout the year.
Enquiry information
For enquiries and to contact Buy Fencing Direct about our outdoor planters, use these methods:
- Phone – call us at 0333 003 0515
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