FAQs

Custom Planters FAQs

What office planting services do you offer?

We offer a full range of interior planting solutions, including interior planting schemes, bespoke indoor planters and pots, living walls and green walls, hanging and suspended planting, living green pictures and dividers, feature planting installations, and broader biophilic workplace design.

How do I start a custom planter project?

Get in touch with our sales team to discuss your site, requirements and how a custom planter design could work for your space. You can also view our case studies for further inspiration.

Do you offer standard planter options as well as custom designs?

Yes. If a bespoke solution isn’t required, take a look at our standard planter ranges, which offer flexible, modular options.

Are custom planters suitable for both small and large-scale projects?

Yes. Our custom planters can be delivered at both a small and large scale, making them suitable for anything from a single high-street location to larger public realm schemes.

What environmental benefits do planters provide?

Planters support local biodiversity and help make urban spaces more climate resilient. The plants and trees they contain can improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and help offset heat from surrounding concrete surfaces, while also reducing smog, smoke, dust, CO2 and other pollutants.

What are school street planters?

School street planters are robust, custom-designed features used to create safer, greener spaces outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times. They restrict vehicle access, reduce air and noise pollution, and support active travel by making it easier and safer for children and families to walk or cycle.

Can planters be used for traffic calming or as barriers?

Yes. Custom planters are widely used as functional traffic barriers, helping protect pedestrian areas, guide foot traffic and restrict vehicle access. They’re a popular, attractive alternative for Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes and school streets.

Can planters include seating?

Yes. Bespoke planters can be designed with integrated seating, combining greenery with a functional place to sit and rest.

Can we add our branding to the custom planters?

Yes. We offer options for branding, including logos, colours and custom designs, so planters can be tailored to reflect your organisation or project identity.

Can planters be designed to fit our exact site dimensions?

Yes. Custom planters can be designed to fit any specific site dimensions, whether that’s fitting into a tight high-street pedestrianised zone, working around existing street infrastructure, or acting as a barrier along a particular boundary line.

What materials are custom planters made from?

Our custom planters are commonly manufactured from durable materials such as Corten steel, powder-coated steel or timber, chosen to suit the aesthetic and performance requirements of each project.

What are custom planters?

Custom planters are bespoke greening features designed and manufactured to suit a specific site. They combine functionality with style, helping to introduce nature into both indoor and outdoor spaces while meeting the practical needs of the location – from branding to traffic management.

Can street furniture be used to reclaim parking spaces?

Yes, large scale planters and seating support this. If you’re interested in transforming parking spaces into usable public areas, you can also take a look at our parklets.

What street furniture ranges do we offer?

Our standard ranges include six flexible, modular varieties – Tulipa, Muscari, Allium, Galanthus, Crocus and Scilla – each designed to be adapted to different spaces and project requirements. Explore our ranges for more detail.

Where can street furniture be used?

Our street furniture ranges are suitable for a wide variety of settings, including public spaces,  high streets, parks, school environments and commercial developments. Each installation is designed to suit the specific needs of its location. 

What is street furniture?

Street furniture refers to the fixed and semi-fixed elements found in public spaces such as seating, planters, cycle parking and similar features. It shapes how comfortable, accessible and enjoyable a street or public area feels, and plays a key role in encouraging people to spend time outdoors.

What materials do we use for our planters?

We design, fabricate and install planters in a wide range of materials including; powder coated steel, metal, galvanised steel, hardwood, weathering steel, timber, softwood and more.

What types of plants can go in the planters?

We recommend plants based on factors like sunlight exposure, climate, and desired aesthetics. Native plants are excellent for biodiversity and pollinators. Ask us for recommendations for your next planter.

Can you incorporate branding into the planter design?

Absolutely. We offer options for branding, including logos, colours, and custom designs, making them an excellent choice for commercial spaces, business improvement districts, and community areas looking for a visual identity.

What types of urban greening solutions are suitable for commercial spaces?

Our bespoke products can be tailored to suit your commercial environment, including planters, green screens, living walls, interior landscaping, pots and plants, parklets and custom features. Get in touch with us to discuss your space.