The Arden trough in Corten steel is by far our most popular planter, perhaps owing to its unbeatable versatility. Indeed, its contemporary shape makes it perfect for any outdoor setting, whether you’re styling a large-scale landscape or looking for an ideal place to plant your home-grown vegetable garden. With its unique, protective patina, this wonderful planter will give you years of joy, regardless of location.Simply follow the steps above to order your own Arden trough planter. We make a range of different planter sizes and deliver in both a pre-weathered and un-weathered state, according to your preferences. Can’t find the exact size you’re looking for? Don’t worry. We also offer custom sizes. Simply contact a member of our friendly team at [email protected] or get your own bespoke planters made by hand at our dedicated facility in the Midlands. No request is beyond the skills of our capable team of craftsmen and designers.Expand to read the full Corten steel trough planter product description... How are your Corten steel trough planters made?All the planters in our extensive, high-quality range are made right here at our UK facility by hand. Our dedicated team of experienced designers takes notes of your desired measurements – standard or bespoke – before laser cutting the steel for unbeatable precision. This ensures consistent quality across all the handmade products we supply, as well.Our expert craftsmen will then use specialist machinery to apply folds to the sheet steel, before finishing your trough planters by hand. Indeed, they take great pride in their unbeatable craftsmanship.Each rectangular Arden trough planter has a double-folded return lip, which:Gives a much higher-quality, premium finish that looks much nicer than the standard steel-edge or single-fold alternatives available on the market;Adds unbeatable strength and rigidity;And makes things much safer for your hands when planting.What’s more, the corners and connecting sides of our Arden trough planters are fully seam-welded, with our team taking the time and effort to smooth the welds to provide amazing corner and edge detail. Once we’re finished, you won’t know where the welds are!Because they are handmade by our professional craftsmen, each trough is slightly unique, adding additional charm to this already wonderful product.What are your Corten steel trough planters made of?Our Corten steel Arden trough planters are made from genuine, certified Corten steel, known for its unrivalled tensile strength and corrosion-resistant properties. We use sheets of Corten steel that are 2 mm thick as standard, guaranteeing structural-grade durability across our range. However, we can produce planters with Corten steel that measures up to 6 mm in thickness for those of you looking for an even more longevous solution. Simply contact us at [email protected] or on to discuss your unique, bespoke sizing requirements.Corten steel is an incredibly beneficial planter material, as it develops a unique, rust-like surface layer when exposed to the elements. This layer not only adds highly coveted red, yellow and rich brown hues to your garden but also serves to protect your planters from further corrosion. The exact autumnal shades you can expect to see will vary depending on your local climate and outdoor placement, making each of our trough planters one of a kind.In addition to constructing our Arden trough planters from Corten steel, we also offer a more budget-friendly option in rustic patina steel. Each material looks beautiful and is incredibly beneficial in its own right, although Corten steel maintains the edge over other materials when it comes to low-maintenance, long-lasting performance.How will my order arrive?We work with a network of reliable UK pallet and parcel couriers, allowing us to deliver your new trough planters to any location across the country. We offer free deliveries on all of our orders, all of which will be tracked for your full peace of mind.Because our planters are made and finished by hand, there may be a short wait time between placing your order and receiving your delivery, especially during busy periods. Information regarding delivery lead times can be found on our Delivery Page. If you need your planters sooner than our current lead time, please do not hesitate to contact the team and we’ll see what we can do.How long will it take for my Corten steel trough planter to weather?We at Weather It, provide Corten steel troughs should take between six and 12 months to fully develop their protective patina. However, the exact length of time it takes for your beautifully unique orange and brown hues to appear depends on a variety of factors, such as local climate and your exact planter placement. If you are particularly close to the coast, for example, sea spray and salty air could cause your planters to rust faster (which is why we recommend choosing sheltered locations for such instances, in addition to potentially hosing your planters down after strong coastal storms).If you don’t want to wait for your trough planters to rust, we also offer pre-weathered products, allowing you to benefit from the unique autumnal colouration almost instantly.You can expect our Corten steel trough planters to develop their unique patina more quickly than the products in our Rustic Patina Steel Planter range.Do the planters just sit on the ground?No. All our Corten steel planters come with 15 mm feet, which are carefully hidden underneath the planter for a sleek, modern look. These feet help to keep your planters slightly raised above the ground, not only providing adequate drainage but also making it seem as though your planters are floating.In addition to supplying trough planters with feet, we can make any of our planters without a bottom, allowing you to install them directly onto your soil as a raised flower bed. We can also add adjustable legs or castors to the bottom of your planter upon request. Contact our sales team at [email protected] or give us a call to discuss your unique requirements with one of our experts today.Can the Arden Corten steel trough planter be used indoors as well?Yes, of course. It is perfectly possible to use our trough planters both indoors and outdoors. However, we commend requesting that we remove the drainage holes, which come as standard, if you intend to use our planters inside. You may also wish to opt for one of our pre-weathered products if you’re looking for the deep, autumnal colouration of Corten steel, which usually develops outside.How do I maintain my trough planters?The great thing about any of the planters in our Corten steel range is that they require little to no maintenance. Because the outer layer of Corten steel is self-protective, it doesn’t require any painting, varnish or other coatings. What’s more, the standard 2-mm thickness should last you for many years to come. All you need to do is fill your planters and enjoy. Find out more about the Pros and Cons of Corten steel.Other things to note:As Corten steel weathers naturally, it may produce a slight colour runoff, which could stain the surface your planters are placed on, particularly during the first six months.We can deliver both un-weathered and pre-weathered trough planters for your garden, allowing you to benefit from this beautiful material at all stages of colour development.All sizes listed on our site are in millimetres and are in length x width x height format. For example, a planter listed as 2000 x 5000 x 6000 would be 2000 mm long, 500 mm wide and 600 mm tall.We can accommodate a range of unique sizing and thickness requirements but please note that once production has started, we may not be able to accommodate changes or amends.