22cm Wide Wooden Decking Planters | Weather-Resistant Garden Planter UK

A 22cm wide wooden decking planter is a straightforward answer for those looking to bring structure and planting space to a patio, balcony or garden. It suits anyone who wants a container that will hold its own through the seasons, without fuss or frills, and who prefers to plant once and watch things settle in over time.

This wooden garden planter is made to be used, not just looked at. The 22cm width is enough for a row of herbs, a handful of bedding plants, or a small shrub if you are patient and keep up with watering. It sits well along the edge of decking or a paved area, where you want a bit of green without giving up too much space. The natural finish will weather in, softening to grey if left out, which in our experience is no bad thing; a planter that ages quietly is one you can keep for years without it looking out of place.

Most people go wrong by overfilling these planters or forgetting that drainage matters. Use a free-draining compost, and raise the planter slightly off the ground if you can, so water can escape and roots do not sit wet. If you are planting for pollinators, a mix of herbs or single-flowered annuals will do more good than a block of the same thing. Over time, the planter will settle into its spot, and you will find it needs little more than a tidy and a top-up of compost each spring.

• Wooden decking planter, 22cm wide
• Suitable for flowers, herbs, small shrubs or decorative plants
• Designed for use on decking, patios, balconies and gardens
• Natural finish, weathers over time
• Multiple sizes available in the range
• Plants and decorative items not included
• Price is for the planter only

If you want a container that will last more than a season or two, this is worth doing properly the first time. Place it where you can reach it for watering, and do not be tempted to cram in too much at once; plants need room to grow, and so does a planter if you mean to keep it. Over the first season, expect the wood to settle and the finish to soften, which is as it should be.