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Large Planters / Troughs Wanted

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  • 12-06-2013 9:30pm
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    Jambo
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    Hi all,

    I would be greatful if someone could point me in the right direction I'm desperately seeking a large rectangular planter/trough measuiring approx 1.5m-2.0m x 0.8m-1.0m x 0.5-1.0 (lxbxh) for my garden. I have scoured south east of the country over the last two years without any luck .

    I could build a trough but I would prefer something a little less permanent. And i am open to what kind of material it is made of provided it does not break the bank.


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    My Potatoes
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    Jambo wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I would be greatful if someone could point me in the right direction I'm desperately seeking a large rectangular planter/trough measuiring approx 1.5m-2.0m x 0.8m-1.0m x 0.5-1.0 (lxbxh) for my garden. I have scoured south east of the country over the last two years without any luck .

    I could build a trough but I would prefer something a little less permanent. And i am open to what kind of material it is made of provided it does not break the bank.

    Have you tried farmers' co-ops?
    Some water troughs would be this size, available in concrete or galvanise.


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    blackplum123
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    Hi have a look at this link.


    http://portraitsofalpineplants.com/Troughs%20and%20Sinks.htm


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    My Potatoes
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    blackplum123 wrote: »
    Hi have a look at this link.


    http://portraitsofalpineplants.com/Troughs%20and%20Sinks.htm

    I was in Wisley a few years ago and there was a demonstration of creating one of these from fish boxes. I didn't fancy it myself.


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    Jambo
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    My Potatoes wrote: »
    Have you tried farmers' co-ops?
    Some water troughs would be this size, available in concrete or galvanise.

    My Potatoes,

    Thanks - but is for flowers out my front garden - these may look a little industrial/agricultural

    blackplum123 - interesting it may be an option but at the moment I hope to get something off the shelf


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    paddylonglegs
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    Jambo wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I would be greatful if someone could point me in the right direction I'm desperately seeking a large rectangular planter/trough measuiring approx 1.5m-2.0m x 0.8m-1.0m x 0.5-1.0 (lxbxh) for my garden. I have scoured south east of the country over the last two years without any luck .

    I could build a trough but I would prefer something a little less permanent. And i am open to what kind of material it is made of provided it does not break the bank.

    Have a look on adverts.ie. people making them to size. A handy man could make them out of pallets either


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    paddy147
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    Jambo wrote: »
    My Potatoes,

    Thanks - but is for flowers out my front garden - these may look a little industrial/agricultural

    blackplum123 - interesting it may be an option but at the moment I hope to get something off the shelf


    The National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade,County Wicklow have various shaped large planters for sale at the moment.


    http://www.gardenexhibition.ie/





    PT wooden planters and also fibrecrete and abs plastic planters.

    A few pics.


    PS-If you are anyway handy at DIY,then you could knock up PT wooden planters yourself for not too much dosh.


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    paddy147
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    My Potatoes wrote: »
    I was in Wisley a few years ago and there was a demonstration of creating one of these from fish boxes. I didn't fancy it myself.


    RHS Wisley Gardens and House is an absolutely fantastic place to visit.

    We have been there a few times,and loved every minute of it.:)


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    Jambo
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    Paddy 147 - Cheers I think thats my problem solved as thats exactly what we want - ill try make a trip up that way tomorrow or sat.

    Do you know how much the black and gray rectangular ones in DSCN0526.JPG are ?


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    paddy147
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    Jambo wrote: »
    Paddy 147 - Cheers I think thats my problem solved as thats exactly what we want - ill try make a trip up that way tomorrow or sat.

    Do you know how much the black and gray rectangular ones in DSCN0526.JPG are ?


    I didnt look at the prices...just took the pics.


    Its free in to walk around the beautifull show gardens,so bring the camera with you.;)


    Also a lovely cafe there that serves some of the nicest food too.:)





    On the way back from the garden exhibition centre,you could stop off at Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford.


    http://www.mountushergardens.ie/


    Again a fantastic place to visit and it too has a nice garden centre.:)


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