Pots for decks

Jfinlay

I have a lovely new Timber deck and am wanting to find a rectangular lightweight pot/trough (approx 1.0mL x 400W) that has a water well, in which to plant a Crepuscule climbing rose to train along and over the railing. It will be in full sun. I am concerned that any overflow of water from the pot, with watering and/or rain will overtime damage the timber on the deck. Can you please advise anything I would need to do or add to the pot that would avoid this. What depth would you suggest the pot needs to be?

Would Bunnings have the type of pot I am looking for?  

I would appreciate any experience others have had with this and any ideas to fix the problem.

Thank you

MitchellMc

Hi @Jfinlay,

There are a couple of planters in our range that come close to the sizing you are after. We have the Tuscan Path 98 x 34 x 43cm Savannah Tri Planter Grey which has three separate inserts that do not have drainage holes. Alternatively, we have the Eden 98cm Indy Plastic Troughs which can be special ordered into our stores and also does not have drainage holes. I have not been able to find a trough close to the size required that has an inbuilt water well.

If you fill the bottom of the tough up with gravel this will provide a reservoir for water to sit in and stop the rose having constantly wet roots. The troughs would be unlikely to over-flow from watering or rainfall as they are quite tall. If they did overflow I don't believe the water would necessarily damage the deck though it might reduce the longevity of any stain or oil applied to it and possibly leave water marks. Products like Intergrain 1L UltraPrep Timber Cleaner can be used to remove discolourations prior to applying a new coat of oil when required.

Please let me know if you require further information or had questions.

Mitchell