Large Garden Planters

Large Garden Planters

Large garden planters offer both style and functionality, making them an excellent addition to any outdoor space. They’re ideal for displaying plants, from flowers to ornamental trees while helping to create a structured and attractive garden layout.

Whether you’re enhancing a garden or adding greenery to a patio, large planters are perfect for creating focal points or defining pathways.

At Posh, we offer a variety of shapes, including round, square, and rectangular, in different sizes, finishes, and colours. With durable materials like stone, metal, and fibreglass, plus options for every budget, our planters are designed to suit any space.

Sizes of Large Garden Planters

Common Planter Sizes

Selecting the right size of large garden planter is essential to ensuring your plants have sufficient space to thrive while fitting perfectly into your outdoor area. Below are some of the most common planter sizes and their ideal uses:

• 400mm x 400mm x 400mm – Perfect for smaller spaces, offering ample root room without overpowering more compact areas.
• 800mm x 500mm x 500mm – A versatile medium-sized trough planter, ideal for creating garden boundaries or edging.
• 1,500mm x 1,500mm x 1,000mm – Extra-large planters designed for substantial planting, providing plenty of space for larger plants or small trees.
• 3,000mm x 500mm x 500mm – Ideal for long stretches, these planters are great for defining sections or lining pathways.

Size Recommendations Based on Design

Choosing the right planter design and dimensions is essential for enhancing the overall aesthetic of your garden. Here are some size recommendations based on popular planter designs:

• 60-inch round planters – Ideal for creating eye-catching circular focal points in your garden or patio.
• Rectangular planters in 12 to 60 inches – A versatile option that works well in a range of settings, from garden borders to patio edges.
• Trough planters like 3,000mm x 500mm x 500mm – Perfect for extended boundary design, offering a sleek and structured look.
• Tower planters in tall dimensions – Excellent for maximising vertical space, making them ideal for smaller areas or adding height to your garden design.

Different Types of Large Garden Planters

Materials

The material of your large garden planter is key to its durability, appearance, and suitability for your garden. Here’s a guide to the most common materials used for large garden planters:

• Metal: Durable, modern, weather-resistant, and rust-resistant. Available in sizes like 1,500mm x 1,500mm x 1,000mm.
• Wood: Natural and blends well with outdoor spaces, often used for rectangular and trough designs. Requires maintenance but can be made frost-proof and weather-resistant.
• Stone: Classic, heavy, and durable. Ideal for oversized or deep planters. Terracotta and ceramic are popular but need UV and crack-resistant treatments.
• Fibreglass and Plastic: Lightweight, low-maintenance, and easy to move. Available in poly resin, ribbed, and honeycomb styles, with customisable colours like black, white, and grey. UV-resistant, self-watering, and easy to clean.

Design Options

When selecting large garden planters, the design plays a key role in how they function and fit into your garden. Here are some popular design options:

• Rectangular Planters: Ideal for garden boundaries, available in sizes from 12 to 60 inches and 400mm x 400mm x 400mm. Common sizes include 800mm x 500mm x 500mm and 3,000mm x 500mm x 500mm, often used for troughs and window boxes.
• Tall and Tiered Planters: Excellent for saving space or adding height, often seen in tower and bowl designs. Options include elevated and mobile styles with legs or stackable features.
• Raised Planters: Perfect for accessibility and planting vegetables or flowers. Available in deep, spacious designs, with tapered and bowed fibreglass or concrete options being popular.

Why Buy Large Garden Planters for Your Garden?

Aesthetic and Functional Benefits

Large garden planters not only serve a practical purpose but also add visual appeal to any space. Circular and square planters create a structured look, while round planters, such as 60-inch options, and bowl planters can serve as striking focal points.

Oversized, deep, and wide planters, in styles like egg planters or marble finishes, enhance entranceways, patios, and terraces, adding character and elegance to outdoor areas.

Versatility Across Garden Types

Large garden planters are highly versatile, working well in both sprawling landscapes and compact courtyards. Portable options, such as nested or mobile planters, provide flexibility, allowing for easy repositioning.

Whether you are accentuating focal points or creating boundaries, spacious or modular planters offer numerous options for improving your garden layout.

What to Look for When Buying a Large Garden Planter

Size Considerations

Selecting the correct size for a large garden planter is vital for both aesthetics and plant health.

Using the Rule of Thirds ensures the planter complements the plant’s height and design, with square planters like 400mm x 400mm x 400mm or rectangular sizes from 12 to 60 inches working well in various spaces.

Ensuring sufficient root space is equally important, with deep options like 1,500mm x 1,500mm x 1,000mm providing ample room for healthy growth.

Drainage and Maintenance

Effective drainage is essential to prevent root rot and waterlogging. Look for planters with drainage holes, or use drainage plugs and gravel to improve water flow.

Self-watering planters can make watering more convenient, while regular feeding and maintaining proper moisture levels will support plant health.

Style and Material Compatibility

The material of your planter should align with the style of your garden. Metal suits modern designs, while wood is perfect for rustic settings. Fibreglass, resin, and plastic provide durability and UV resistance.

In the UK weather, choose frost-proof, crack-resistant, and long-lasting materials such as concrete, wood, or resin.

Why Choose Posh for Your Large Garden Planters

When choosing Posh for your large garden planters, you’re not only selecting high-quality products but also benefiting from our exceptional service and commitment to customer satisfaction. Here’s why Posh is the right choice for your garden needs:

• Free Delivery on most items and all orders over £500, plus next day delivery options with our Express Service.
• Best Price Guarantee – If you find the same item for less, we’ll beat the price to ensure you get the best deal.
• Flexible Payment Options – Spread the cost with PayPal’s Pay in 3 or Klarna’s 12-month plans, making it easier to manage your purchase.

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