By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. One of the best things about using recycled barrels as planters, like this Temesso Wine Barrel Planter, is that you can choose which type of barrel you prefer. Made from recycled materials, the Strata Sankey Oakwood Barrel Planter is a rustic-looking, low-maintenance option that’s also environmentally friendly. It’s manufactured by a relatively small UK company based in Nottinghamshire. It is also the best durable rustic Planter suitable for planting flowers, leaf trees, and tomatoes. You will also use it in your indoor and outdoor yards. Pros: What sets this style apart from the standard Temesso barrel planters are the rusting metal bands and darker, uneven tones of the wood; these features give the barrel an older, more traditional appearance.

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Furthermore, it’s watertight, and can be used as a pond or water feature as well as a planter. If the wood is too dry, the barrel will not be watertight until it has expanded – this can be the case when it first arrives. Larger barrels, with a diameter of approximately 70 cm, are perfect for shrubs and small trees. Smaller barrels, with a diameter of approximately 50 cm, can be used for herb gardens and flower beds. Specification: Material: Wood + Metal , Single hole in centre of base for liquid drainage: no , Size (Approx): 63 x 86 x 43cm Measuring approximately 70 cm in diameter and 38 cm high, this half barrel is a decent size for planting one medium-size shrub, or several smaller plants. There are no drainage holes, so these need to be made once it arrives (if you’re intending to use the barrel as a planter!), but this can be done relatively easily with a standard drill bit.And, with a set of four, you can create your own stunning settings too, marking steps, entrances to pergolas, paths and more. Specification: Material: Wood + Polyurethane + Oak + Plastic , Single hole in centre of base for liquid drainage: no, Size (Approx): 20.5 x 33.5 cm Large barrels (around 70 cm in diameter) are best for planting shrubs and trees . Smaller barrels, with a diameter of around 50 cm, are better suited to small gardens. They’re a great option for planting herbs and flowers. Used to store Scottish whiskey in a previous life, this cask has plenty of character and history tied up with it, giving it a bit more life than a plastic replica model; however, there are some downsides to this as well.

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Plastic barrels are a great, low-maintenance alternative . They can be left outside year round and are watertight. One of the best things about plastic planters is that they can even be used as small ponds and water features . Look for a plastic that is described as UV-resistant as this will stop the barrel’s colour fading in the sunlight. The anti-drop high-quality pp resign pots are the durable post for your planting. It is the right size according to your plants. You should attend the size of it when you are buying. The entry door lightweight plastic planter has no deranged holes making, so it is a suitable Planter for indoor and outdoor use. Pros: Specification: Material: Wood + Plastic , Single hole in centre of base for liquid drainage: no , Size (Approx): 22 x 40cmPlastic barrels are lightweight and tend to look very realistic. They are long lasting and fully weather resistant. There’s no need to treat plastic, and it can be left outside in all weathers. Out of all of the artificial half barrel planters reviewed, I would argue that the Homestead planter is the least authentic looking, but this does not make it an unattractive product. If your garden is neat and tidy and in need of an equally refined and polished looking planter, then the Homestead planter is for you. However, if you are drawn to planters such as the real whiskey barrel planter by Barrel Creations, then Homestead’s option may be too artificial for you. It’s all in the eye of the barrel beholder.

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The ‘copper’ option uses warmer tones, fitting in with oranges and browns in the garden, whilst the ‘pewter’ model works well with cooler tones like stonework and gravel. Of course, neither planter is actually made from genuine metal, and is instead constructed from realistically-moulded plastic. Depending on the age of the wooden barrel, the rusticity of its appearance can vary. Some look relatively new, whilst others have been darkened by age or show signs of rust on the metal rings holding them together. To some, this is aesthetically desirable, but others may prefer the structural reassurance of no visible rust. As with UK-Gardens’ plastic planter, Homestead’s product does not come with pre-drilled holes, and you know the drill by now – this makes it ideal for a water feature but means more work for you if you are looking to use the barrel as a planter. It’s made from solid oak, resulting in a fully rustic appearance, with metal bands around the wooden slats to hold it all together.

These barrels are watertight and can be used as small ponds and water features, or they can be used as planters. Much like with wooden barrels, if using as a planter you will likely need to drill holes in the base for drainage – they don’t tend to come pre-drilled. The brown colour ATT branded Southern whiskey Plastic half barrel planter is manufactured in walnut, resin, and metal. However, 15.50 inches planter weight is 1.05 pounds, and it is the perfect Planter for gardening. It is also manufactured in high-density resin whiskey barrel planters. They tend to be more expensive than plastic barrels, so might not be as suitable for those on a tight budget. Some maintenance is required as well, such as treating the wood against rot, which should be done yearly. Most people find their wooden barrel planters can last at least 20 – 30 years if looked after well.