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Aluminium Planters

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Aug, 2017
By Sally Osgerby
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Aluminium is an ideal material for planters as it does not rust and needs no painting or treatments.  Aluminium is a very light metal so is the perfect metal for window boxes which are fixed to the wall.

mounted aluminium planter

mounted aluminium planter

The boat shaped planter in the photos is made by Matthew of  Aluminium Art.

flowers in aluminium planter

flowers in aluminium planter

The planters would make an ideal herb trough, similar to the one below which is growing mint, chives, thyme, oregano and borage.

herb trough

herb trough

The planters come with ready made drainage holes, so just need filling with compost before planting out.

There is great potential for growing fruit and veg, too.  Strawberries grow well in containers, and tumbling tomatoes look spectacular.

So many vegetables can be grown on the patio, balcony or planter.

  • Very little space is needed to produce a regular supply of fresh, healthy salad leaves, and one courgette plant will produce plenty of fruit, without causing a glut.
  • We have a friend who lives in a fourth floor flat, with a small west facing balcony, who grows tomatoes, salad leaves, courgettes and french beans.
  • A great variety of vegetables can be grown in containers, but it is important to select a small or mini-variety.

Matthew builds each aluminium planter himself from scratch so is able to alter the size to suit.  Free-standing aluminium planters look stunning and make an excellent present for a gardener.  Traditional 10th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of aluminium, so the planter would be most appropriate.

For more information click  Aluminium Art; the aluminium planters make a welcome present which needs no aftercare!

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