About Rectangular TOV Planter
Depth is the number to look at here. At 40 cm, this trough carries a proper root ball rather than the shallow tray of soil most 85 cm window-box formats allow. Flowering annuals, culinary herbs, ornamental grasses and compact shrubs all sit comfortably in it, and at 35 cm across it stays clear of a walkway or a ledge. It sits in our trough planters collection alongside the other long-format containers.
The form is deliberately plain: four straight sides, sharp corners, no moulded detail to collect grime. That plainness is why it reads well against rendered modern walls and older brick courtyards alike — there is nothing in the profile that dates it. Built from strong, durable materials designed for long-lasting use, it holds those square corners through a hot summer and a wet winter without slumping.
Work out the soil volume before you order — a trough this long takes more mix than most people expect, and the potting mix calculator will give you the litres. If you would rather see one in person first, we keep display units at the Malaga showroom in Perth.
Common questions
How long, wide and deep is this trough?
85x35x40 — 85 cm of planting length, 35 cm across, 40 cm deep. The narrow width is the useful part: it runs along a garden path, sits on top of a low brick wall or tucks onto a patio ledge without overhanging the edge.
Will a plain rectangular shape suit an older house?
Straight sides and crisp corners, with no moulded ornament anywhere on the profile. Nothing about it is period-specific, so it settles into a brick courtyard or a timber patio as readily as it does against contemporary render.
Can it go inside as well as out?
Yes. The construction is made for long-lasting outdoor use, and the same clean form does its job in a residential room or a commercial foyer. We see it used both ways.
Which plants work best in it?
The 40 cm depth opens it up beyond bedding plants. Flowering annuals and culinary herbs for a seasonal run, ornamental grasses where you want height and movement, or compact shrubs if the planting needs to hold its shape year-round.
Can I see one before I buy?
It is on display at our Malaga showroom in Perth with the rest of the trough range. Bring the measurements of the space it has to fill and our staff will tell you straight whether 85 cm is the right length for it.
