Outdoor wooden planter: materials chosen to last
An outdoor wooden planter withstands rain, sun and frost season after season. The models in this selection are made from solid larch, a dense softwood renowned for its outdoor durability. Their 25 mm thick slats give each planter a rigidity that can be felt at first touch.
The wood is combined with galvanised steel, treated against corrosion and then fully painted. This finish protects the wood and gives it a deep colour, chosen from RAL shades: forest green, Prussian blue, granite grey, dark black, olive green. Each piece is handmade: the grain of the larch may remain visible beneath the paint, a sign of genuine wood.
Wooden planter: metal bands or frame
The Montmartre model follows the classic silhouette of French-style planter boxes. Its larch slats are assembled with tongue-and-groove joints, encircled with riveted galvanised steel, and its posts are topped with wooden balls. Two coats of primer and a polyurethane finish protect the wood. Robust, it supports a load of 400 to 500 kg and is delivered assembled.
The Elysée range goes further. A complete galvanised steel frame, topped with metal balls, surrounds each side of vertical solid larch slats. The raised slatted base, set on 10 cm feet, provides drainage and root aeration. It is the most accomplished finish in the selection, faithful to the planter boxes designed for the gardens of Versailles. Discover these two models in our selection oforange tree planters.
Wooden garden planter: square or rectangular
The square format showcases a single specimen: a citrus tree, an olive tree or a bay tree on either side of a doorway. The elongated format structures the space: it borders a path, defines a dining area or runs alongside a railing. For this second use, explore ourrectangular wooden planters. Elysée planters are the same height as the 60 cm Elysée orange tree planter: together, they create a harmonious arrangement around a terrace.
Your questions about wooden planters
What should you put in the bottom of a wooden planter?
Elysée planters rest on a raised slatted base, while Montmartre planters have a solid base pierced with two drainage holes. In both cases, begin with a drainage layer of clay pebbles or gravel, cover it with geotextile fabric to prevent soil from clogging the drainage, then add compost suited to your planting. To limit permanent contact between damp soil and the wood, you can line the inner walls with a membrane, leaving the base open to allow water to drain away.
How do you protect a wooden planter?
Our planters are delivered fully painted: the paint already protects the wood. To preserve it, avoid allowing water to stagnate at the base of the planter and clean the sides with soapy water and a soft sponge once or twice a year. In the event of a deep scratch, touching up with the original RAL shade protects the wood again.
How long does a wooden planter last?
It depends above all on the type of wood and its protection. Solid larch, galvanised steel and an opaque paint finish form a combination designed for outdoor use. Well drained and maintained, a planter of this quality will last through many seasons, whereas unprotected softwood ages much faster.
