Stewart 2066019 Terrace Trough, 100 cm - Green

These green plant troughs, in the 40cm size are a useful size for small plants and fit typical side window sills. They also nest which is useful for more than storing them compactly. i.e. it is possible to cut a couple of slots in the base of one with a hacksaw, use some trimmed cappiliary matting as wicks through the slots and nest the trough it in an intact one, giving you a custom self watering trough which could also be used indoors, e.g. for houseplants or overwintering small non hardy plants. (As the plastic is not as brittle as that used for some troughs they can safely be drilled or sawn with a fine toothed saw(

I'm amazed that TWO YEARS after a review identifying horrendous waste of packaging that it's still going on. The product itself suits my requirements well. I want to use it to replace lost paint trays on a children's easel.......sturdy and just a couple of holes to be drilled to fix in on. But each of my two trays arrived in separate boxes, each three times too wide and at least ten times too deep considering that the trays will stack easily. Both boxes stuffed with reams of crumpled brown paper. Who is in charge of packaging at Amazon??? Obviously a money waster who cares not a jot about our planet's resources.

Initially bought one - to see how it is. After using one to plant my dwarf tomatoes, straight away ordered three more :)))It is an excellent product at very low price of £9.99. Strong plastic, pre drilled holes (you have to drill them yourself, where there is indication), drip trays are available separately, it is long and not too wide - can be placed on a windowsill or outside the house in the garden or anywhere else, where the space is limited.I just can't get over the fact of how excellent it is! Thank you very much for so great product!On a separate note, however, I would like to address the Amazon company: I had 3 shipments of this product:one came with no wrap (very happy, because there is no packaging that I have to recycle);second was bubble wrapped (very happy too - i collect it before i move the house and there is no waste there) plus is real fun to pop them too :)))) ;third came in 2 MASSIVE boxes (if i try a little, I can fit myself in one box with no problems), it seems that it is a waste of materials and space (in your vans and, even flat, in my kitchen before recyclables curb collection).Would you consider to make 'packaging options' under some large and 'not so easy damageable' products?.. I'm sure everyone will benefit ;)

Delivery quick - ordered on Thursday and collection Sunday. The green troughs I received seem good quality and value for money. Like many troughs and pots you always have the option to make some drainage holes in the bottom. Very simple to do with basic tools and I personally use a bradawl tool to start with. I am glad they use cardboard packaging and paper roll infill because (it should) easily be recycled through your council recycling collections. Made in UK!! I recommend.

Having recently developed a loose coping stone on my front garden wall and catching the postman on camera playing a dangerous game shortcutting and balancing along said wall I wanted something big yet narrow in hope the weight when filled would stop it toppling off said wall. This has done the job perfectly especially as its exposed to some pretty vicious winds.It does however bulge towards the centre which hasn't been a problem for me as the plants have hidden it but some people might find that an issue depending on whats grown in it.Although not fully related to product quality Amazon managed to send it in the most ridiculously oversized box they could find - my partner said he thought I'd ordered a coffin when the delivery driver struggled down the driveway with it. Add in the copious amounts of 'protective', scrunched up paper in the box and it sure did make the following two recycling collections a hoot trying to get rid of it all!

We had two (more beautiful) metal window boxes but they rusted and discoloured and holes appeared ... So I went for plastic. These troughs are functional and not bad looking, but there's no doubt what they're made of. The colour I chose was terracotta, which maybe gives the items something of a traditonal appearance.

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Super product, very pleased.