Guides

The Square Sussex wooden planter in brown, solid timber, built in the Trelush Kent workshop
Is It Cheaper to Buy or Build a Wooden Planter? Honest Numbers
Is it cheaper to buy or build a wooden planter? A Kent maker prices both honestly: the real DIY shopping list, the hidden costs, and when building wins. Read more...
Sussex wooden raised bed garden planter in a UK garden
Do Wooden Planters Rot? How Long They Last, and How to Stop It
Do wooden planters rot? Yes, but from trapped water, not weather. A Kent maker explains why they rot, how long they last, and the honest way to stop it. Read more...
Black Hastings wooden garden planter, lined and planted
How to Line a Wooden Planter (and When You Shouldn't)
Should you line a wooden planter at all? A maker's honest guide: when a liner helps, when it rots the wood faster, what to use, and the food-safe rule. Read more...