Forest Venice Planter

Could you please tell me the capacity (in litres) for the planter, so I know how much compost to order?

Dear Helen Thank you for your question. The capacity of the planter is 346.3 litres. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Does the trellis go inside the planter or on the outside?

Dear Julie Thank you for your question. The trellis goes inside the planter and is fixed using screws. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Andy Hobson

Is this planter available with a shorter trellis?

Dear Peter Thank you for your question. No it isn't I'm afraid. However, you could attach the trellis lower down the planter, thus shortening the height of the trellis, if that makes sense. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

How heavy is the planter after assembling but before filling with compost?

Dear Barbara We do not have the exact weight but heavy enough so that two people are required to carry it. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Do we need to put a liner in the planter before filling with compost - if so, what would you recommend?

Dear Shirley Thank you for your question. A liner is not necessary, but if you are growing vegetables then we do suggest a weed control fabric to line the inside of your planter. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Ellie Goodall

Is this planter available in a smaller size (length) but same height?

Dear Gill Thank you for your question. We sell the Cambridge Planter https://www.gardensite.co.uk/Garden_Structures/Cambridge_Trellis_Planter.htm Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Does the Forest Venice Wooden Planter come ready assembled apart from the trellis? Do you supply the screws etc for attaching the trellis to the planter?

Dear Keith Thank you for your question. The planter would come flat packed, so you would have to put the sides of it together as well. All fixtures and fittings are supplied. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Ellie Goodall

I have just purchased a Venice Planter. What should I put in the bottom to help with drainage before I fill with potting compost? Polystyrene or rubble?

Dear Andrew Thank you for your question and your purchase. Adding a layer of stones or gravel in the base can help with drainage. However, as these planters are made from natural wood, the wood itself will absorb a portion of water if overwatering occurs and will naturally seep out over time. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Andy Hobson

What is the height at the lower left and right ends of the trellis? What is the height of the planting box from the ground to the rim (i.e. excluding the trellis)? What is the dimension of the planting box from front to back (including the trellis when the trellis is attached? What is the approx weight of the planter when empty? Please supply metric values for the weight and dimensions, if possible. Does the planting box have a base and is this solid or slatted? If slattted, do you recommend using a liner?

Dear Jane We list all the product dimensions below the photograph and also in the thumbnail diagram. You can find the majority of the dimensions and the answers to your questions there. The item weighs 83kilos. Without the trellis, it is 482mm in height and the bottom of the planter is slatted. The height at the left and right points of the trellis is 885mm and that's from the bottom of the trellis to the top. Kind regards Zach Nicholson

Does this trellis come ready assembled?

Dear Judith Thank you for your question. Yes, the trellis comes ready assembled as one piece. However the planter will need assembly as it arrives flat packed. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Can this hold hedges up to 2mtrs?

Dear Cristiano Thank you for your question. If you mean in height then yes potentially. It will depend on the plant though as some have bigger root systems than others. Any plant that size will need good watering and feeding. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Can this planter be stained or oiled? If so, are there any products you recommend?

Dear Steve Thank you for your question. These planters do arrive already pressure treated to prevent rot but of course can be painted, stained or oiled at home to suit your requirements and garden style. We highly recommend the Cuprinol brand of products, which are available in most well-known DIY stores (normally sold in green tins) and they come in a range of wood paints, oils and stains to suit the desired effect that you are looking for. I hope that this information helps. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Andy.