The Broxwood Platinum Galvanised Steel Planter
Description
A substantial statement planter inspired by traditional British design, handmade here in Herefordshire.
Part of our Broxwood Collection, celebrating exceptional garden products made in our corner of England, each Platinum planter is individually handmade by a small team of skilled metalworkers just half an hour from Tom's Yard. Even the galvanising is carried out here within the county.
At a generous 60 × 60cm, the Platinum is a wonderfully substantial square planter, designed to give specimen planting the presence it deserves. Its distinctive raised period detailing, panelled sides and circular central motif give it an architectural quality and the appearance of a piece that might have been part of the garden for generations.
Made from solid steel before being hot-dip galvanised, the Platinum is designed for long-term outdoor use with very little maintenance required. After galvanising, the surface is given an aged patina treatment, softening the brightness of new zinc and creating a wonderfully characterful finish that sits naturally alongside stone, gravel, brick and established planting.
Its generous proportions make it particularly well suited to Japanese maples, clipped yew, hydrangeas, bay trees and other specimen shrubs or small trees. Use one as a handsome focal point on a terrace or courtyard, or position a matching pair either side of an entrance for a more formal arrangement.
Each Platinum planter is handmade to order here in Herefordshire and delivered directly from the workshop to your home. Bespoke requirements can also be accommodated, with a typical lead time of 6–8 weeks. For bespoke sizes, please use this form.
Substantial, architectural and full of period character – the Platinum is a proper piece of British garden metalwork, designed to look as though it has always belonged.
- Width / 60cm
- Depth / 60cm
- Height / 60cm
- Hot-dip galvanised steel
- Handmade to order in Herefordshire
Whether you need help choosing the right pot, have a technical question, wish to visit the Yard or require a personal delivery quotation, please do get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
Here in Herefordshire at the same local workshop I've been partnered up with since 2021.
What is hot-dip galvanising? Will it rust?
Each planter is hot-dip galvanised, meaning it is completely immersed in molten zinc to create an exceptionally durable, weather-resistant finish that protects the steel beneath from corrosion.
As galvanising is an industrial process, the finish is naturally characterful rather than perfectly uniform. Small variations, marks and occasional tiny areas of exposed steel can occur. Over time, you may notice small spots of surface rust developing in these areas. This is completely normal and does not mean that the galvanised protection has failed.
Unlike paint, zinc provides what is known as sacrificial protection. The zinc reacts with the environment in preference to the underlying steel, helping to prevent small areas of rust from spreading or creeping beneath the surrounding finish.
With everyday outdoor use, your furniture will naturally pick up the occasional knock, chip or scratch. Where this exposes the steel beneath, a small rust mark may appear. Again, this is perfectly normal and should remain localised. In many cases, these marks will also soften or fade as the galvanised surface naturally weathers and develops its characteristic aged finish.
The result is a hard-wearing, low-maintenance finish designed to live outdoors and become more characterful with age.
Does living by the coast effect the longevity?
If you live close to the sea, please be aware that salt-laden air can accelerate corrosion, even on galvanised steel. To help preserve the finish and maximise the life of your planter, we recommend periodically washing it with fresh water to remove any build-up of salt and other deposits.
How does free delivery work?
Your items will be delivered directly from the workshop in Herefordshire to your home address.
Larger order will be delivered by a courier to help you place them in-situ - whilst smaller orders will be sent via a kerbside haulage service.
All prices include standard mainland delivery - just note that Scottish & Off-Shore addresses will require a separate quotation.
What is the lead-time?
Each item in the range is hand-made to order right here in Herefordshire.
We aim for a 6-8 week turnaround from order through to delivery.
Crafted in a local workshop just half an hour from Tom's Yard - even the galvanising finish takes place here in the county.
Do you offer bespoke sizing?
If our standard sizes aren't quite right for your space, don't worry. We're delighted to offer a bespoke service, allowing our workshop to manufacture many of our products to your exact requirements.
Simply get in touch using the enquiry form on this page and let us know what you have in mind. The more information you can provide, the better we'll be able to advise and prepare a quotation tailored to your project.
Do you offer trade discounts?
A one-stop shop for some of Britain's finest garden wares; Tom's Yard proudly supplies garden designers, landscapers, hotels, restaurants, developers, estate managers and other trade professionals throughout the UK.
If you're working on a project and need a reliable source of high-quality garden products, I'd be delighted to work with you.
Simply apply for a trade account. Once approved, you'll be able to place orders through your online trade account.
Dan & Co.
Meet Dan, the man behind our Workshop Range, who brings years of metalworking experience to every piece we produce. Having worked in the workshop for many years, Dan eventually took the opportunity to buy the business himself and now runs it alongside his wife, Karmen, who keeps everything moving behind the scenes on the admin side. Together with a small, loyal team built up over the years, they continue to make our garden furniture using the same hands-on skills, care and craftsmanship the workshop has long been known for.
