“Excellent addition to the garden, easy to put together and now full of veg plants”
A raised planter can be a game-changer for any outdoor space, making it easier to grow herbs, flowers and vegetables without having to bend down or take up too much room. For anyone looking to upgrade their setup, we’ve spotted a deal on a popular design that’s endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society.
The VegTrug Raised Wooden Planter Herb Garden is currently £99.99 at Yimbly, the online marketplace owned by this site’s parent company Reach Plc. However, shoppers can reduce it to £90 by using the 10% discount code SUMMER10 at checkout.
The wooden planter features eight separate pockets for herbs, flowers and plants, making it easy to grow a variety of greenery in one compact space. It also includes a handy bottom shelf that’s ideal for storing watering cans, gardening gloves and other essential tools.
Standing at 80cm tall, the raised planter offers a comfortable working height, helping gardeners tend plants without having to crouch. It can hold up to 110 litres of compost, providing ample growing space for herbs and seasonal plants.
And despite its generous capacity, the planter has a compact footprint. It measures 78cm wide, making it a practical option for smaller outdoor areas such as balconies, patios and courtyards.
Otherwise, for those on a tighter budget, Gardening Express has this Raised Bed Garden Planter for £27.99. It’s made from durable corrugated steel with a cream metal finish for versatility.
Meanwhile, Nkuku’s Kubo Ceramic Planter (£90) is as stylish as it is practical. This large stoneware piece is ideal for indoor and outdoor use, with a reactive glaze that showcases unique earthy tones.
Back to Yimbly, the VegTrug Raised Wooden Planter Herb Garden has had some great reviews online. This happy reviewer shared: “Good sturdy planter with good-sized pockets for herbs, etc.
“There are liners supplied for each section, which keep damp compost off the wood, thereby protecting it. Easy to assemble with a sturdy screwdriver and reasonable strength in one’s hands.”
Meanwhile, a shopper via John Lewis said: “This herb planter is great for keeping all my favourite herbs together in one place. I can maintain and harvest the herbs easily and place the planter in a sunny position.”
However, someone noted via Robert Dyas: “It’s well made and fits together well. Very easy to assemble. However, I do wonder whether it will last very long; the wood is very soft, and I suspect it will only last a year or two before it rots.
On a brighter note, this VegTrug fan piped up: “Excellent addition to the garden, easy to put together and now full of veg plants. Really happy with the result – perfect size and great price too.” And another customer simply added: “Looks good. Sturdy.”
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