Wooden Trough Planters

Handmade to order in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™

Handmade Wooden Trough Planters

Oxford Planters’ wooden trough planters are handmade to order in our Cotswolds workshop, combining traditional craftsmanship with the long, elegant proportions that make trough planters particularly versatile within gardens and landscapes.

Their rectangular form makes them ideal for positioning alongside walls and boundaries, defining terraces, framing entrances or introducing structured planting into larger outdoor spaces.

Available in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™, our wooden trough planters can be made to suit the proportions of their setting, from individual garden planters and matching pairs to coordinated collections for larger landscape projects.

Grand scale wooden planters in a country garden

Long & Rectangular Wooden Planters

The long, linear proportions of a trough planter make it particularly useful where a conventional square planter may not suit the space.

Rectangular wooden planters can be positioned alongside walls and buildings, used to soften boundaries or arranged to create separation between different areas of a terrace, courtyard or garden.

They are also particularly effective for repeated planting, clipped topiary, shrubs and seasonal displays, where a longer planting area can create a strong visual feature.

Whether used individually or as part of a coordinated scheme, the dimensions can be carefully considered in relation to both the planting and surrounding architecture.

Wooden Trough Planters for Gardens, Terraces & Entrances

Wooden Trough Planters for Gardens, Terraces & Entrances

Wooden trough planters provide an effective way to introduce planting while also helping to structure an outdoor space.

Matching troughs can frame an entrance or doorway, while longer planters can define the edge of a terrace, introduce planting alongside a wall or create a natural division between different areas of a garden.

They can also provide screening around seating and entertaining areas, helping to create more intimate spaces without the permanence of walls or built structures.

Their strong horizontal form makes wooden trough planters particularly effective alongside buildings and architectural features, where their proportions can be tailored to complement the surrounding space.

Large Wooden Trough Planters

Large Wooden Trough Planters

For substantial gardens and landscape projects, our wooden trough planters can be manufactured at larger dimensions to provide the scale and planting capacity required for their surroundings.

Longer troughs can be particularly effective for defining terraces and boundaries, creating screening or accommodating larger planting schemes.

Because each planter is made to order, dimensions can be considered in relation to the planting, location and architectural scale of the property.

For projects requiring particularly substantial planters, specimen planting or grand-scale designs, explore our Large Wooden Planters collection.

Bespoke made to Architectural bespoke made to measure wooden planter by skilled Cotswolds joiners

Bespoke Wooden Trough Planters

Where a particular space requires specific dimensions, proportions or design details, we can create a bespoke wooden trough planter specifically for its setting.

An existing Oxford Planters design can be adapted in size, proportion, timber or finish, or we can work from your own ideas, dimensions, drawings or professional specification.

Individual design details can also be incorporated where appropriate, allowing the finished planter to complement the architecture and wider garden design.

For completely individual commissions and made-to-measure designs, discover our Bespoke Wooden Planters service.

Wooden Trough Planter Gallery

Explore a selection of Oxford Planters wooden trough planters created for private gardens, terraces and landscape projects.

From long planters used to define architectural spaces to matching troughs designed around a particular property, each demonstrates how dimensions, materials and proportions can be adapted to their surroundings.

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Oak, Iroko or Accoya™

Our wooden trough planters are available in Oak, Iroko and Accoya™, allowing the material and finish to be selected according to the garden, architecture and overall design.

Oak Wooden Trough Planters

Oak provides the natural character and distinctive grain associated with traditional hardwood joinery. It is particularly suited to established gardens, country properties and settings where natural timber complements stone, brick and traditional architecture.

Iroko Wooden Trough Planters

Iroko combines attractive natural character with excellent suitability for exterior joinery. It is an excellent choice where the appearance of natural hardwood is required and will gradually weather outdoors over time.

Accoya™ Wooden Trough Planters

Accoya™ provides exceptional dimensional stability and is particularly suited to wooden trough planters requiring a high-quality painted finish.

Painted planters can be specified in a colour chosen to complement doors, windows, exterior joinery or other architectural features, making them particularly effective within more formal or contemporary garden designs.

Handmade in Our Cotswolds Workshop

Every Oxford Planters wooden trough planter is individually made to order by skilled craftsmen in our Cotswolds workshop.

Rather than mass-producing standard garden containers, we manufacture each planter with careful attention to proportion, materials, construction and finish.

From timber selection and joinery through to finishing and final detailing, the objective is to create a substantial piece of outdoor joinery designed to become part of the garden or landscape.

Looking for a Wooden Trough Planter?

Whether you require an individual planter, a matching pair or a series of made-to-order trough planters for a larger project, we’d be delighted to discuss your requirements.

Tell us about the location, dimensions and planting you have in mind and our team can help you consider the most appropriate design, timber and finish.

Made to Your Required Dimensions

Because our wooden trough planters are made to order, their dimensions can be tailored to suit their location and intended planting.

Length, width and height can be adjusted to create the appropriate proportions, whether the planter is intended for a narrow terrace, alongside a boundary or as a substantial feature within a larger garden.

We can manufacture individual trough planters, matching pairs or coordinated sets in different dimensions while maintaining a consistent design, timber and finish.

Where you already have exact dimensions, we can manufacture accordingly. Alternatively, our team can help you consider the proportions most appropriate for your space.

Wooden Trough Planter FAQs

Can wooden trough planters be made to my required dimensions?

Yes. Our wooden trough planters are handmade to order, so the length, width and height can be tailored to suit your space and planting. We can work from exact dimensions or help you consider proportions appropriate for the location.

What are wooden trough planters best used for?

Their long, rectangular shape makes wooden trough planters particularly useful alongside walls and boundaries, around terraces and courtyards, or for framing entrances. They can also be used to create screening, divide outdoor spaces and accommodate repeated planting.

Can you make extra-long wooden trough planters?

Yes. Because we manufacture our planters to order, we can produce longer trough planters where the location requires greater length. The overall dimensions and construction will be considered according to the setting and intended planting.

Can you make large wooden trough planters?

Yes. Large wooden trough planters can be manufactured for substantial gardens, terraces and landscape projects. Where particularly large planters or specimen planting are required, we can also advise on suitable dimensions and designs.

Which timber is best for a wooden trough planter?

We make our wooden trough planters in Oak, Iroko and Accoya™. Oak offers the character of traditional hardwood, Iroko is particularly suited to exterior joinery, while Accoya™ is an excellent choice where a high-quality painted finish is required.

Can wooden trough planters be painted?

Yes. Accoya™ trough planters are particularly suitable for painted finishes. A colour can be selected to complement doors, windows, exterior joinery or other elements of the garden and architecture.

Can you make matching pairs or sets of trough planters?

Yes. We can produce matching pairs or coordinated collections of wooden trough planters. Individual dimensions can vary while retaining a consistent design, timber and finish across the project.

Can you make bespoke wooden trough planters?

Yes. We can adapt an existing Oxford Planters design or work from your dimensions, ideas, drawings or professional specification. For more individual commissions, our Bespoke Wooden Planters service provides greater freedom over dimensions, proportions, detailing and finish.