Solid Oak Half Wooden Barrel 28" Garden Planter EX Whiskey Barrel

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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. Measuring in at 25cm x 49cm, this barrel is a decent size, sitting around the mid to large range for half barrel planter. It weighs approximately 16kg, which is a pretty decent weight for a half barrel planter – not too heavy, but not so light that it will blow away on a particularly blustery day.

Fill the half barrel planter with a variety of plants, including flowers, herbs, shrubs, or small trees. It provides a charming and rustic home for your greenery, adding natural beauty to your garden or patio. Measuring approximately 70 cm in diameter and 40 cm tall, this barrel has one of the largest capacities on this list at 100 L. As a result, it’s large enough to plant larger bushes in, such as hydrangeas and roses.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. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.

Celtic Timber’s Chestnut half-barrel planters are extremely high quality and eye-pleasing planters, constructed from wood using traditional European coopering methods. Specification: Material: Plastic , Single hole in centre of base for liquid drainage: yes , Size (Approx): 25 x 49cm gallon planter notes – They are both effectively the same barrel in terms of appearance and size. The rum barrel started off life as a whiskey barrel and subsequently was used again to store rum so the price reflects the fact that they’ve had an “extra use”. The Grade B and Grade C planters may contain a hole at the bottom as standard as they have come into us. 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 + Polyurethane + Oak + Plastic , Single hole in centre of base for liquid drainage: no, Size (Approx): 20.5 x 33.5 cm

At similar money to the second option we compared but with the twist you are paying just twelve quid or so a piece with these half barrel planters, making them the cheapest product on this list. However, the word ‘cheap’ indicates a sacrifice of quality, which you certainly won’t find with Coopers of Stortford. Aesthetically, the design is spot on, and from a distance it would be easy to mistake this planter as the real thing. However, there are no drainage holes, so do with that information what you will. In addition to this, the base of the planter is totally watertight, with no holes drilled. This is good news for those of you who are after a half barrel planter to use as a water feature, but bad news for those who need drainage holes for planting. However, drilling your own drainage holes is hardly a lengthy or technical process, so this should not be a dealbreaker. 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. Furthermore, like our first planter the Marko half barrel has a hole, with a 2.4cm diameter drilled into its base, making this the perfect product for planting. This of course means that the planter is not to be used as a water feature, so have a think about exactly what you want your half barrel to operate as before buying. With great design and even better value for money, the Cooper of Stortford half barrel plastic planter is a worthy winner of the best plastic planter.

The Real Whisky Solid Oak Half Barrel Planter combines functionality and captivating aesthetics for gardens and patios. Its weathered appearance and genuine whisky barrel origin evoke a sense of history and craftsmanship. The final wooden half barrel planter in this review is Barrel Creation’s Whiskey Oak Barrel Planter, and you can rest assured that we have most definitely saved the best until last. Measuring a whopping 63cm x 86cm x 43cm, the Barrel Creation planter is the biggest on this list by far and is more than ample in size to be the host for a small tree. With this increase of size comes an increase in weight, and this barrel weighs in at approximately 30kg, which is good news if your garden is prone to high wind, as you can guarantee that this barrel will stay put.Weighing a light 1.4 kg, it’s also practical to move around the garden, whilst still feeling solid and robust. In fact, it’s so watertight that many customers have even reported using the Oakwood Barrel Planter as a small pond, or water-feature, to great effect. Keep in mind that the larger the barrel, the heavier it will be. This is particularly true for wooden barrels. Plastic barrels are significantly lighter than wooden barrels, no matter their size. Despite looking like part of a wooden barrel, this planter is in fact made from recycled plastic. It therefore has the charm of a traditional planter, but can be left outside all year round without the fear of applying waterproofing treatments or dealing with wood rot.