Can you name one potted plant that wouldn’t look great peeking over the edge of a galvanized metal trough? Me neither.
And let us not forget this is the sort of planter that improves with age. Sturdy, rust-resistant, and long-suffering, a galvanized planter develops a soft gray patina—the perfect foil for all shades of green leaves. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite galvanized metal trough planters.
Above: A 30-inch-long Galvanized Metal Planter Box is nine inches high. Made of iron, it’s rust resistant; $48 from Pottery Barn. Above: Made of 24-gauge steel, a 48-inch-long Galvanized Trough Planter has a slim profile at only five inches wide and four inches deep. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, it’s $128 from Terrain. Above: A two-pack of 34.65-inch-long gray Galvanized Iron Planters is $62.99 from Target. Above: Embossed with a filigree pattern, a Galvanized Window Trough will be available in late spring for £26.99 from Crocus. Above: A set of three Galvanized Metal Trough Planters with handles is $189.99 from Hayneedle. Above: A Galvanized Steel Balcony Box has two drainage holes and vertical grooves for added stability against wind. Available in two lengths, 69.5 and 89.5 centimeters; €23.50 and €31, respectively, from Manufactum.
