Fibreglass Trough Planters

Description

A planter that does the quiet, structural work of a good garden beautifully — and does it in a finish that never dates. Our Fibreglass planner troughs are manufactured in high-quality reinforced fibreglass, with additional reinforcement to the corners for real strength and longevity. The standard Anthracite grey/black colouring runs through the entire material, so the quality of the finish is not a surface treatment that can chip or fade but runs to the heart of the planter itself. The upper edge is reversed twice, giving a splendid, timeless appearance that suits both contemporary and more classic schemes.

Held together by structure. Finished to last. Planted to perform.

Why we love it
– High-quality reinforced fibreglass with added corner reinforcement — genuinely strong and long-lasting
– Colour runs through the entire material — no surface coating to chip, flake, or fade
– Splendid timeless appearance with the distinctive double-reversed upper edge
– Ideal for separating garden areas, layering boundaries, and screening planting
– A proven performer in both commercial and residential design projects
– More sizes and colours available on back order

Specification
– Material: High-quality reinforced fibreglass, with additional corner reinforcement
– Standard colour: Anthracite grey/black
– Colouring: Integral — runs through the entire material
– Edge detail: Double-reversed upper edge
– Cleaning: Recommended at least twice a year — Bio Cleaner and protector recommended (some cleaners may damage the material)
– Stock note: More stock, size, and colour options available on back order — usually 10–14 days for delivery

Available Sizes
– Sized by length x width x height — see individual size options for prices

Best for
– Separating areas of the garden with a clean, architectural line
– Adding layers to boundaries and screening planting
– Commercial and residential design projects
– Long runs of planting — hedging, grasses, perennials, and screening
– Contemporary and timeless schemes in equal measure

What makes this product special
The quality of these trough planters is carried by the material itself. The reinforced fibreglass — with additional reinforcement at the corners, where weakness develops first — is genuinely strong, and because the Anthracite colouring runs through the entire material rather than sitting on the surface, there is nothing to chip, flake, or fade over time. The double-reversed upper edge adds a refinement that lifts the whole planter into something more considered than the average trough. It is a planter used with real success across many of our design projects in both commercial and residential gardens — where separating, layering, and screening planting is exactly what the space needs.

Caragh’s Garden Notebook
Long, clean trough planters are one of the most useful tools in the design palette — they bring structure, divide space, and carry planting in a way that reads as intentional rather than incidental. Use them to separate distinct areas of the garden — dining from lounging, lawn from path — to add a layered sense of depth along a boundary, or to run a generous screen of planting where a hedge is too much and nothing else is enough. The Anthracite colour is quiet and versatile, letting the planting carry the colour story while the planter holds the line. Cleaning twice a year with the recommended Bio Cleaner and protector will keep the finish at its best; it is worth avoiding aggressive or abrasive cleaners, which can affect the material. If you need a size or colour beyond the current stock, more options are available on back order within roughly 10–14 days.