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Wooden Garden Planters

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Add natural character to your outdoor space with our range of wooden garden planters. From traditional wooden troughs and raised planters to half whisky barrel planters and large planters for flowers, vegetables and herbs, there are plenty of ways to bring planting to patios and gardens.

Explore wooden planters in a choice of shapes and sizes, including popular designs from Zest, Tom Chambers and more.

Wooden Planters for Gardens & Patios

Wooden garden planters are a great way to introduce planting to patios, entrances and other areas where traditional borders aren't practical. Their natural appearance works particularly well alongside plants and can complement both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Our collection includes everything from compact wooden pots and troughs to large wooden planters, raised planters and half whisky barrel planters, giving you plenty of choice for flowers, herbs, vegetables and established plants.

Half Whisky Barrel Planters

Half whisky barrel planters are a popular choice for adding a rustic, traditional look to the garden. Their generous size makes them ideal for creating colourful container displays, while the natural appearance of the timber gives them plenty of character.

A wooden barrel planter can be filled with seasonal flowers, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs and suitable compact shrubs. You can also combine several varieties in one barrel to create a larger mixed display.

Whisky barrel planters can become extremely heavy once filled with compost and plants, so choose their final position and make sure there is suitable drainage before planting.

Large Wooden Garden Planters

Large wooden planters can create an attractive focal point while providing plenty of growing space for your plants. They're ideal for colourful seasonal displays, perennials, ornamental grasses and suitable shrubs.

Larger planters can also be useful for bringing planting to patios and areas dominated by paving or hard landscaping. Their size makes them particularly effective beside entrances, along boundaries or as part of a larger container display.

Wooden Trough Planters

A wooden trough planter is a versatile choice for patios, entrances and alongside walls or fences. The longer shape makes troughs particularly useful for creating colourful displays with several plants or growing a selection of herbs and vegetables together.

Try combining upright plants with lower-growing or trailing varieties to create a fuller display throughout the growing season.

Wooden Planters for Vegetables & Herbs

Wooden planters aren't just decorative. Deeper planters and raised growing beds can provide useful space for growing vegetables and herbs, particularly where traditional garden space is limited.

Our range includes deep-root wooden planters and vegetable beds that provide plenty of growing space while raising the planting area away from ground level. They can be a practical option for growing salads, herbs and a variety of vegetables on patios and in smaller gardens.

Choosing the Right Wooden Planter

Think about what you'd like to grow before choosing your planter. Herbs and seasonal flowers may only require a relatively compact container, while larger plants and deep-rooted vegetables will need considerably more growing space.

Consider the shape too. Wooden troughs are ideal for longer displays, raised and deep-root planters can be useful for growing vegetables, while half barrel planters provide a wide planting area that's ideal for creating a statement container display.

Position is important as well. Consider how much sunlight your chosen plants need and, with larger wooden planters, decide on the final position before filling them with compost.

Wooden Garden Planters FAQs

Are wooden planters good for plants?

Yes. Wooden garden planters can provide plenty of growing space for flowers, herbs, vegetables and other plants while bringing a natural look to your outdoor space. Choose a planter with enough depth and width for the plants you want to grow and make sure excess water can drain away.

What can I plant in a half whisky barrel planter?

Half whisky barrel planters provide plenty of room for creating mixed container displays. They can be planted with seasonal flowers, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs and suitable compact shrubs. Try combining taller plants with lower-growing or trailing varieties for a fuller display. Make sure your barrel has suitable drainage and choose plants that enjoy similar growing conditions.

Do wooden planters need drainage holes?

Good drainage is important for most plants grown in containers. Excess water needs somewhere to escape to prevent the compost becoming waterlogged, so check that your wooden planter or barrel provides suitable drainage before planting.

Do I need to line a wooden planter?

Whether a wooden planter needs lining depends on its construction and the manufacturer's instructions. A suitable liner can help separate damp compost from the timber, but it's important that it doesn't prevent excess water from draining away. Always check the care and planting instructions supplied with your individual planter.

What are the best wooden planters for growing vegetables?

Look for a wooden planter that provides enough depth and growing space for the vegetables you want to grow. Deep-root planters are useful for crops requiring more root space, while raised wooden vegetable beds can provide a larger growing area for salads, herbs and a mixture of vegetables. Always check the recommended spacing and growing requirements for your chosen crops.

What can I grow in a large wooden garden planter?

Large wooden garden planters can be used for seasonal flowers, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs and suitable shrubs. They also offer more room for creating mixed displays using plants of different heights and textures. Choose plants with similar growing requirements and make sure the planter provides sufficient space and drainage.