NEW GRPProductsKeep an eye out for new productsfeatured in this brochure - See pages 4-5

Focus onRoof Gardens‘Taking planters to a higher level’great planter ideas for landscaperscreating roof top gardens!See pages 6-13

NEW GRPFinishesAmazing Granite and Chrome effects! - See page 23

Special on Small GardensUsing planters to create raised planting beds - See pages 40-41

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Based in Cheshire Europlanters Ltd continues to be a leading designer and manufacturer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) planters for home, office, garden and landscape planting.

25 years of growth for Europlanters Ltd Established in 1990 Europlanters Ltd is coming up to its 25th year in the industry and what an exciting time it’s been. John Wilkes started off as a sole trader when Europlanters was established in 1990 now his team have grown into a company that employs over 25 people.We have worked especially hard to deliver consistent high quality whilst improving our site so that we can provide an even better, faster service to all customers.

In 2014 we opened a new manufacturing area which has hugely increased our production and capacity for larger bespoke items; we are continually adding to the 12,500 sq.ft. main production area, office and warehousing buildings. This has vastly extended our storage space, finishing and packing areas whilst creating a larger work space for our laminators.

The manufacturing team has grown in line with the site; with additional management, several new permanent full-time staff, and additional office staff to supplement the original team who have been with us for many years.During our growth and our internal re-organisation of the main manufacturing and warehousing buildings, we have recently installed a new 24 square metre industrial spray booth with baking facility to turn around bespoke colour options more efficiently.

Although based in the North West we ship our planters all over the country by pallet, parcel and our own transport, adding more delivery vehicles to our fleet and weekly routes into London. We supply across Europe, United States, Africa and the Middle East, with our exports increasing by 100% over the last 12 months.

As part of the company development last year we have manufactured our own fibreglass building to expand our office space and to house additional sales and admin personnel.

Our product range has grown too, we can now offer high quality fire retardant and UV stable artificial hedging and topiary, illuminated planters and our latest product ‘Root Refreshers’ – the watering system that once installed you can almost forget!

Over the past year our design team have also been busy, launching many new designs and finishes, our latest being the Berkeley, Facet, Tetragon, Flexi, Knightsbridge, Windsor, Sphere and Stadium planters plus lots of new sizes to our range of standard Troughs and Cubes.

Manufacturers and Suppliers of Plant Containers for Exterior and Interior Landscaping

• Glass Fibre

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• Timber

• Galvanised Steel

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ContentsDescription Page Contents & Introduction 2Planter Type 3NEW GRP Products 4Focus on Roof Gardens 6 Case Study: Library of Birmingham 8 Case Study: Uppingham School 10 Case Study: Kings Cross, London 12 Case Study: Grand Canal Square, Dublin 14PLANTERSStainless Steel 16Galvanised Steel and Aluzinc 19Powder Coated 20Corten and Stainless Steel 21Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) 22 Finishes 23 Tall Squares, Troughs and Cubes 24 Tall Tapered Squares, Slinky ‘S’ & Corks 25 Cuban 26 Bowl Planters and Water Bowls 27 Tall Cylinders 28 Window & Wall Boxes, Pyramids, 29 Cones & Hanging Bowls Illuminated Planters, The Londoner 30 Modular Planters 31 Ceramic Look & Classic Planters 32Rotationally Moulded Plastic Planters 33Stainless Steel Frame Planters 34Timber Planters 35Artificial Plants & Topiary 36Screening 38Special on Small Gardens 40Water Features 42Bespoke Projects 44Ancillaries 46

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Planter typesStainless Steel can be used outside as well as inside, it will not rust but can corrode! This is down to chemicals in the compost (e.g. fertiliser) so we recommend the use of a plastic liner or GRP. Some of the Stainless Steel Planters are already painted internally.

Galvanised Steel is ideal for Exterior Landscaping where an urban look is required, although shiny to start with these planters will dull down. This type of planter can be Powder Coated to introduce colours and special effects - the choice is endless!

Aluzinc is a galvanised steel but it does not dull with time or show ‘water’ marks. Aluzinc has a matt silver finish and used for cladding buildings will stand the test of time! Be careful though as it goes black when chaffed against almost anything! Both can be fabricated to bespoke shapes and sizes without adding prohibitive costs, they are not watertight unless sealed or GRP lined.

Steel (Zintec) is cheaper but needs to be powder coated inside and out or GRP lined. Bespoke sizes can be made and they are seamless but once scratched it will rust! To prevent rusting hot dip galvanizing is best but this adds to the cost considerably. All metals are recyclable.

GRP/Glass Reinforced Plastic, can be used for Interior and Exterior projects, it is strong, watertight and light weight. Ideal for roof gardens where access is difficult and weight saving essential. Will not be damaged by frost and readily accepts different paint finishes including metallics. Glass Fibre is not easily recyclable but will last for over 20 years! So because it does not need replacing for such a long time it is very eco friendly. Rotationally Moulded Plastic, has similar characteristics as GRP although it is tougher, the finish is dull or matt and paint will not easily stick to it. These are ideal for Terracotta or Matt Granite and Sandstone Planters. These are Eco friendly as the plastic is Recyclable and Black Planters are often made from recycled plastic..

Timber looks great in the right place, but unless hardwood, needs painting or varnishing after a couple of years. Combined with Stainless Steel it looks very contemporary. Alternatively use our GRP Wood Look panels on page 23.

N.B. All dimensions are in mm and the height is always the last dimension.

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‘NEW’ GRP ProductsLet your imagination run wild as GRP can be moulded into any size or

shape and with the use of colour, create exciting schemes that will be

enjoyed for many years. A high gloss surface comes as standard, other

finishes available: satin, matt, metallic plus granite or textured stone

effects.

GRP is ideal for creating planting beds, seating, water features and

screening to break up space and create the perfect haven. We hope

this brochure ignites your passion for design and enthuses you to use

planters in your landscape projects.

Look out for the ‘New’ symbols throughout this brochure. Below are

just some of the exciting new shapes for you to use!

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A. Berkeley A traditional lead look

planter with added feature lion heads to each

face for a regal look, can be supplied without

the heads in various shapes. Troughs look

great in a row for screening.

B. Flexi A contemporary modern textured

planter, an eye catching centre piece or ideal

either side an entrance. The wavy effect can

be horizontal or vertical in sizes up to 2m long

and 600mm high.

C. Facet Ultra-glamorous, instant

contemporary elegance, great from any

angle. Metallic finishes add a urban vibe and

quirky edge.

D. Knightsbridge An elegant

contemporary planter which has just enough

detail to add some interest without detracting

from your planting scheme.

E. Sphere A beautiful spherical planter

that perfectly shows off specimen plants,

available in various finishes including our new

chrome, granite or stone effects, 300mm or

500mm dia. The sphere planters offer a mix of

elegance and chic!

F. Stadium An architectural and unusual

planter, perfect for wall or counter display

plants. This planter looks right on trend in any

colour.

G. Tetragon An unusually angled and

tapered planter which automatically gives

different heights when planting.

H. Windsor Has beautiful detailing, ideal

as a hedging trough planter at ground level

or on short walls as pictured.

I. Wood Effect Why not have the

look of wood without the need to re-paint

or protect, these planters look great all year

round, year after year.

J. Versailles Another modern twist of a

favourite classic from Europlanters. Normally

produced in timber, these planters not only

look great in our monochome black and white

GRP but they are maintenance free too.

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Focus on Roof GardensTaking GRP to a Higher Level

Get inspired by the different ways you can use GRP to design the perfect

roof top space. Create a rural retreat within an urban environment, where the

back drop of a city contrasts with lush greenery and allows nature to unfold,

people to unwind, relax or entertain in privacy.

Europlanters have been privileged to be the chosen supplier of planters

for some very prestigious roof top designs, specified by Architects, Garden

Designers and Landscapers. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is fast becoming

the material of choice for many industry professionals for roof terraces and roof

gardens, especially where access can be difficult. GRP is a low maintenance

product, it is lightweight, seamless and durable but above all it is aesthetically

pleasing and available in standard or bespoke shapes and RAL colours.

Let your imagination run wild!

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Designed by Poppyhead Consultancy

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Case Study:Library of Birmingham Being contracted by Frosts Landscapes,

Europlanters manufactured the bespoke 5.2

metre diameter, GRP teardrop shaped planters

for the New Library of Birmingham. These

were then used as flowerbeds to create a

tranquil space on level three. Here visitors can

relax, catch their breath or take a look at the

interesting views of the Birmingham skyline.

After being transported from the Europlanters

factory in Stockport the planters were then

lifted by crane and positioned before planting

began. John Wilkes (Director) said ‘we have

done some exciting projects since 2012 but

perhaps the most memorable has been the New

Library of Birmingham, as British manufacturers

we are proud to have been involved in this very

prestigious project’. The library was officially

opened on 3rd September, 2012 this impressive

piece of architecture holds one of the world’s

largest Shakespear collections.

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Case Study: Going back to his rootsJohn Wilkes, Director of Europlanters has gone back to his roots! Johns’ passion for fibre

glass was first discovered whilst making Canoes at Uppingham School as a child. 35 years

on, he is manufacturing planters for a roof top project on the top of the schools new science

block ‘Destination Science’ in the historic village of Uppingham.

The aim for the new 3 storey building was to inspire new generations of young people to

see science as an exciting and attractive subject. The roof terrace is part of the £40m project

invested to redevelop and transform the school. Specified by Landscape Architect Robert

Myers Associates the project consists of 17 planters combining wood seating with hidden

storage boxes.

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Case Study:Kings CrossEuroplanters are proud to have been involved

in what is being called the largest area of

urban redevelopment in Europe, one of central

London’s most significant improvements and

rejuvenation projects.

Contracted by BAM Construction and working

alongside Willerby Landscapes, Europlanters

took GRP to a higher level using their planters

for a roof top on part of a £170m development

within the 67 acre estate of the Argent Kings

Cross project.

The roof top project comprised of two outdoor

terraces on levels 8 and 11 of a prestigious

building which will be used for offices and

took only 10 weeks for British manufacturers,

Europlanters to complete, from the conception

of six different moulds to the installation of

132 separate sections. Made in RAL 7037 with

a matt finish to match powder coated metal

around the building and to contrast with

the wooden seats and decking. After being

manufactured in the factory in Cheshire, the

sections were taken up to the roof top in stages

and used to build eleven huge planters ranging

from 6000mm to 10500mm in size. A bespoke

drainage system was also fitted on site.

‘It was a very busy 10 weeks’ said John Wilkes

Director of Europlanters ‘We had a very tight

schedule to work to and I am proud to say my

team delivered on time.’

160 tonne bags of compost and 44 bulk bags

of hydroleca were craned up to the top of the

11 storey high building along with over 1800

plants and 42 trees. The troughs were then

planted up by a team of landscape experts

from Willerby Landscapes.

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Case Study:Grand Canal SquareEuroplanters recently completed

a project where they were

specified by Greenscene Interiors

to manufacture bespoke, giant,

illuminating planters for Grand

Canal Square in Dublin, Ireland.

The location is a prestigious

office block, within 10,000m² of

new commercial and cultural

development overlooking Grand

Canal Square and Harbour. This is

an exciting urban space in Dublin’s

South Docklands.

A scheme was created by a design

team using giant planters finished

in a satin RAL 3003, chosen to

compliment the ‘red carpet’ a resin

glass paving and the red lipstick

lights of the grand walkway.

The planters were placed at the

entrance and also within the large

atrium inside the building. The LED

lit triangle planters of nearly 4m in

length, echoed the geometry of

the space, and the stained glass

panels in the skylights.

Europlanters worked closely with

the designers and Greenscene

from Dublin, representatives flew

over to view our factory and inspect

the first planter.

The planters were so big that

they were reinforced and braced,

stainless steel was used to support

the LED lighting and the guy fixing

points.

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Stainless Steel PlantersBrushed or Polished finishes available

but also look out for our ‘new’

hammered finish.

Stainless Steel is a recognised material

offering ‘a touch of class’ in the office,

home and around the garden. It’s

tough, sleek and remains elegant

through time. Europlanters offers an

extensive range of imported Stainless

Steel manufactured from 304 Grade as

well as larger bespoke planters made

here in the UK. These units are also

made from 304 Grade (18% Nickel

& 8% Chromium content) Stainless

but Marine (316) Grade can also be

utilised. All bespoke Stainless Steel

Planters are GRP lined for long lasting

protection unless artificial plants are

being installed. The imported Stainless

Units are painted black on the inside

but a plastic liner will prolong their life

indefinitely. From a visual point the

imported Stainless is slightly darker

than British made planters.

It is important to realise due to the

Nickel content Stainless Steel will

not rust but corrosion can occur due

to attack from chemicals (fertiliser)

in the compost. Hence the need to

protect the stainless steel internally,

clear lacquer can be applied to the

outside at an extra cost but only onto a

Brushed finish.

Please see price list or website for more

shapes and sizes.

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NEW Stainless Steel fittings to allow panels to be fitted, great for screening.

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Caring for your Stainless Steel PlantersStainless Steel cleaners are available from Supermarkets or you can

lightly oil them with a baby oil. For light scratches and scuffs we offer a scotch pad, which must be used laterally to coincide with the existing brushings. Polished Stainless can be cleaned with a

furniture polish but do not use abrasive powders.

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Galvanised Steel and AluzincA firm favourites for Exterior Landscapers

large and small. This type of Planter is so

versatile it can be used for single specimen

displays, high & low, and long runs of

planting beds. Bespoke containers are easily

made at little extra cost, ideal for the tricky

Garden Design or intricate roof top display.

The same manufacturing techniques are

used for the Powder Coated planters on

the next page. Below is a list of standard

sizes and although not always in stock can

be made within a week or two. Castors can

be fitted to these planters but due to the

thickness of metal (approx 1mm) weight

reducing measures are necessary.

Use Hydroleca or polystyrene chips.

CharacteristicsGalvanised Steel tends to dull down once

outside, although the latest material is more stable. Aluzinc is a type of galvanised steel

used for cladding buildings and has excellent weathering properties. It also comes in

various patterns, please ask for swatches. Although both metals mark when rubbed

together Aluzinc will stay the same and stand the test of time! All these Planters come pre

drilled, if drain holes are not needed this must be specified.

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Powder CoatedSteel Planters Steel Planters can be made from ‘Zintec’ or Galvanised sheet, folded and lock formed to shape or fully welded. The later being more expensive but we offer both as a bespoke service. The Planters are then powder coated to suit you or your clients needs. Powder coating is a paint process using electrostatically charged thermosetting or thermoplastic powders. Once charged the powder ‘adheres’ to the metal surface and is cured in an oven at over 150ºC. This makes the paint very tough, UV stable and weather resistant. All our Planters are coated inside and out for all round protection. Powders are readily available from RAL or BS Charts as well as some of our own range of finishes, please call and ask for swatches.

Above is a terrace showing how our planters, combined

with railings help to form an outdoor seating area. The Gun

Metal Planters blend beautifully with the newly refurbished

building.

Sarah Jane Rothwell, London Garden Designer

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Corten andStainless SteelCorten sheet can also be lock-formed together to create bespoke steel planters. This method of construction is cheaper than welded planters and offers considerable cost savings.

Corten also known as ‘Weathering Steel’ is widely used to clad buildings and has been used for famous structures like the Angel of the North. It is a steel alloy containing Copper as well as Chromium and Nickel and oxidises to giving a rusty appearance. It is ideal in public places where there is risk of vandalism as scratches soon rust over again. The disadvantages are staining from the corrosion so best to sink into a patio area or place on gravel. These planters need good drainage to prevent continual corrosion. Please email sales@europlanters.com or telephone 0161 449 7900 for a quotation.

Other Finishes Available1. Polished BA Stainless 2. Aluminium Stucco 3. Aluzinc Crimprol4. Patterned BA Stainless 5. Aluzinc Stucco

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Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Planters

GRP is a strong versatile material that can be moulded into almost any shape, as long as you have a mould! It’s properties are ideal for planters, both interior and exterior use, it is light weight for roof gardens, easily painted in any RAL colour and does not break down outside. We manufacture all of our range at the factory in Stockport which helps us to keep costs down and a close eye on quality. We produce all our own tooling and can offer a bespoke in house service.

Look out for some new designs for this year, the Flexi range, contemporary Window Boxes, Facet planters and many more new Trough/Cube sizes and finishes.

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FinishesGRP can be produced in a variety of finishes, below are many of the options you can choose from.

Stone

Chrome

Ceramic

Metallics

Wood Effect

Gloss RAL Colours

Matt RAL Colours

Granite

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Charlotte Sanderson Garden Design

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Tall Squares, Troughs and Cubes

Seamless sleek planters are the modern trend so we have increased our range of sizes to accommodate most needs. Tall Squares can be cut down to bespoke heights at no extra cost. Whilst we carry a stock in Black most of these planters are made to order, please allow a few weeks. The Tall Troughs are excellent for partial screening in cafes, bars, offices and hotels where some privacy is enjoyed without losing the overall atmosphere. These planters

have perfectly square edges, so when butted up together there are no gaps. The R10 comes with a false bottom if required, at 1200mm high they are ideal for hiding unsightly areas. Cubes are perfect for showing off specimen plants, lining pathways or standing either side entrances. New to our Troughs, Cubes and Tall Squares range is the Berkeley pictured below, these lead look planters are a perfect boundary to any city property in need of feature frontage.

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Tall Tapered Squares, Slinky ‘S’ & Corks

Tall Tapered Squares remain a popular choice for ‘front of house’ plant displays. Pictured right below 1500mm high Tapered Squares in Black. However our Slinky ‘S’ planter has also risen in popularity due to its versatility, they can be cut in half to form a cascading display at 400/400/1200mm high with removable liner it forms a stunning contemporary effect. Also see the New Slinky Trough.

The Cork Planter well suited to a Champagne Bar this shape is aesthetically pleasing anywhere. They can be used either way up with a false bottom if required and comes in four sizes.

The Facet planter is a new addition to the GRP range, interesting and unusual, it catches the eye especially in our new Chrome finish (pictured on page 4/5.

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Cuban PlantersIntroduced in 2010, there are four sizes offering floor standing displays and a desk top to match. The sleek design is already a firm favourite for Interior and Exterior designers. As with all our GRP planters there are a wide range of colours available as well as metallic spray finishes, Dark Copper, Gun Metal and Chrome. We also offer the range in Granite effects which although more expensive to produce give a ‘touch of class’ to any plant display.

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Bowl Planters and Water BowlsOur range of Bowl Planters offer an alternative to traditional planting. They can be used as singular bowls for plants, floral displays and water features or in groups for a cascading display, why not use two together with one upturned as a base (shown right) to add height. There are three sizes available, plus a multitude of colours and finishes to choose from, please see our price list or website www.europlanters.co.uk

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Tall CylindersFor a more contemporary look than the original classic circular planters. Tall Cylinders can be used in groups of three or more at various heights to create a cascading plant display or to line an entrance as pictured, to great effect. They are 400mm in diameter and available up to 1200mm high. We also provide polystyrene cylinders (POLYC1) at 400mm high and polythene liners to lift the planting depth. This not only saves time and money but keeps the water level nearer to the roots.

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Window & Wall BoxesVery popular for both Interior and Exterior planting. We offer tapered or square cornered troughs. Tapered troughs come without a return lip making them easier to plant or replant and so are a cheaper option. Wall boxes are great for kitchen garden herb planting.

Pyramids, Cones & Hanging BowlsGive your interior and exterior designers an attractive alternative from the usual hanging baskets. Half Cones can be mounted directly onto a wall, ideal for live and artificial displays when floor space is restricted. See our price list for all variations.

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The Londoner

Developed in conjunction with Ambius and Blackpool Council as part of the overall refurbishment at the Winter Gardens to its former glory in 2010.

To the left is another version which we have highlighted with gold detailing.

Elho Illuminated PlantersEuroplanters are a supplier of Elho Illuminated planters.

The Pure range of planters come in tall or short pots from 360mm high to 900mm. Add some ambience to your landscaping design, see our price list for sizes.

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Modular PlantersIntroduced a few years ago and still a very popular choice for interior and exterior landscapers. These square and trough containers are made from 200mm deep modules, here we show 5 square sections to make a planter of 1000mm high.

Team our modular planters up with troughs to form a statement corner piece or end to a trough wall as shown in the roof garden pictured below.

Please look at our price list for more information on shapes and sizes.

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Ceramic Look & Classic Shaped Planters

Although some of these planter shapes have been around for a few years they still look great in offices, shopping centres and conservatories. There is a shape and size for every location. We have brought the ceramic look up-to-date by using plain colours, shown here is a Tall Tapered Circular (900 mm high) and Boat Pots in Lime Green and Red.

These planters can also be made to look like stone with our granite effect or metal using either silver, gold or chrome finishes.

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Rotationally Moulded Plastic Planters

This extensive range is made from tough, scratch resistant polyethylene. The material is recyclable, black planters are made from recycled material - so very eco-friendly and made here in the UK! Colours include: Black, White Marble, Dark Granite, Grey Granite, Green Granite, Slate and Sandstone. The Traditional Planters also come in Light and Dark Terracotta. All the colours have high UV stability and will last for many years inside or out. Polyethylene is frost proof but does not accept paint.

The main background image shows Havana’s in White Marble, other images show Sandstone and plain white.

The ‘Stone Look’ range from Planter World offer the look of natural stone plus great value.

See our price list for the many variations in shapes, sizes and colours.

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Stainless Steel Frame PlantersThese ultra modern planters provide a contemporary blend of Stainless Steel and Natural Wood or Granite panels. The great thing about these planters are their flexibility, they can be used as Troughs or Tall Squares, forming barriers or placed on their own. There are two sizes of Tall Squares and three Cubes available - Please see our price list for sizes. Various panels are available ranging from Natural wood to GRP replicating Mahogany, Oak, Beech or Slate.

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Timber PlantersWood is versatile and has a natural beauty which can be enhanced using stains and varnishes. Although suitable for inside and outside displays, care must be taken to protect the timber from damp compost, therefore we recommend a GRP lining. Unless hardwood is used a varnish or paint is required to protect the outer surface.

NEW Wood Look GRP is a great alternative to the real thing. Not only does it look good, needs no maintenance and wont rot but it’s cheaper! The GRP panels are made up and bonded together to create the size you require - prices on application. We can produce troughs or squares up to 2000mm long and 1000mm high in a variety of colours to replicate Mahogany, Oak, Teak or simply black or white finishes.

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Artificial Plants & TopiaryEuroplanters offers a design and build service for Artificial Plants and Topiary, creating a long lasting, low maintenance display in our planters. We use only the best quality artificial plants, grasses, flowers, trees, hedges and topiary, to create a realistic, maintenance free, green space. We manufacture hedging to fit to any plant container of your choice and apart from the traditional hedging we can offer Pyramids, Cones, Balls, Towers and can create any shape or design including company logos!

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ScreeningCreate instant screening for cafes, restaurants and bars or define boundaries on roof gardens and terraces with our planters.

Hide unsightly walls or create privacy from neighbours using Ivy screens and our troughs made with special post supports to hold the ivy in place.

Incorporating low level lighting into our troughs is another great idea, it is easy to conceal wiring in the base of our planters once you have screened off a walkway.

Pictured top right are small LED lights in one of our GRP Troughs to create atmosphere after dark.

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Small GardensSmall gardens and terraces need to be

planned with as much, if not more care

than large ones. Think about how you

want to use your garden throughout

the year; note where the sun is during

the day, this will dictate your seating

and planter positions. Different levels in

a small garden add interest and when

planters are used to give height it also

makes light work of plant maintenance,

as shown here with these large sleek

white planters.

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Manchester Deck

Pictured above, the use of a striking colour in a

green garden adds a wow factor, being bold and

brave in the right situation can give the amazing

impact.

Pictured bottom left a sleek looking grey trough

border transforms the border of an often

forgotten small front garden, clearly marking

the boundary and making planting a less

back breaking job. Even small spaces can be beautiful, again the use of tall troughs has given a border along the fence line of this tiny garden. Blue Tulip

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Water FeaturesEnhance your garden design, roof terrace or landscape with a water feature. It gives movement, sound and a focal point.

GRP has no limits! Let your imagination flow… it is the perfect media as it is water tight, robust, maintenance free and is available in any size, shape or colour.

Whether you are going for a contemporary look or something more traditional, the durable properties of GRP are perfect. Why not design your own unique water feature and let us make it for you, as well as natural looking stones we have feature moulds that can be incorporated into your design (shown

here in the main photograph is a 2.5m x 2m waterfall,

this can be manufactured in any colour rock).

Our GRP Troughs and Bowls can be adapted to hold water on a large or small scale. Pictured top and bottom right are large troughs which hold water, the top photo has a contemporary water feature above, the bottom photo shows a bespoke waterfall built from two Corten Steel Troughs, also right is a Bowl water feature, great for the smaller garden.

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Bespoke Projects

Europlanters own factory is capable of producing all sorts of GRP mouldings.

We have over 20 years of experience behind us manufacturing all sorts of

wonderful shapes. Projects shown above and right are design led desk

facias. Furniture can also be achieved in GRP, practical and robust, great for

a funky office or contemporary garden (see opposite page).

Bespoke GRP Planters are becoming increasingly popular for large street

planting areas and raised flower beds (see

photos on opposite page). Although more expensive than standard planters they are quite often cheaper than building

brick walls, withstanding weather extremes for many years. We can even

use a stone effect paint to look like a rendered or stone wall. Call for advice on

economical design and build projects.

Why not personalise planters with your company name, café/restaurant or brand,

a great idea at entrances, call for prices.

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Frosts Landscapes

Urban Planters, Chelmsford

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AncillariesAlongside our products we offer a range of ancillaries to help with your planting requirements. These include Hydroleca (expanded clay aggregate) for a lightweight drainage medium, decorative stone toppings, capillary matting, Mona Tank ™ Systems and Root Refreshers to help maintain live plants. We supply pre-cut polystyrene to infill planters where weight saving is required and to elevate the planting depth combined with a poly liner.

Mona Tanks• Manufactured from recycled materials• No mechanical, electric or moving parts • Simple to install• Plants roots absorb water from Mona Tanks when required • Aerates soil• Reduces watering frequency • A subterranean system• Ideal for interior or exterior planting

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Root RefreshersRoot Refreshers by Europlanters are a new innovative plant watering system which you bury in the growing media right beneath your plant’s roots prolonging the time between manual waterings!

Root Refreshers watering secret comes from a patented hi-tech water storing polymer called ‘HappiRoot’* which is encased in a sealed capillary matting pocket, this valuable water store is released to the plants when needed. Root Refreshers can be used in pots, planters, hanging baskets and planting beds to extend the period between watering of plants for up to six weeks!

Once installed this is the watering solution you can forget!

To learn more please go to our website www.rootrefreshers.co.uk

Revolving Tree PitsMade to suit pre-formed concrete planters where turning is required due to one sided lighting, the pits can be located on ball bearings, (see below).

F.A.Q. ABOUT ROOT REFRESHERS

Are Root Refreshers fi lled with a swelling gel?In short, No. Root Refreshers contain a material called HappiRoot a neutral product based on polyoxyethylene which is patented by Smart Tech Ltd. When swollen with water HappiRoot has a porous structure where channels allow free water to be stored and air to circulate. HappiRoot does not and is not intended to replicate the behaviour of other water swelling materials.

What is the main difference between HappiRoot* and swelling gels? HappiRoot expands approximately ten times, whilst swell gels expand hundreds of times. HappiRoot retains its structure allowing the free fl ow of water and air, and at the same time provides a honeycomb structure to support and encourage root growth, whereas swelling gels become a sticky mass (like mud or clay) which does not allow for the free fl ow of air and water, the HappiRoot in Root Refreshers by Europlanters retains its structure with internal pores and spaces for free water and air.

Have they been tested? Each product that makes up Root Refreshers by Europlanters has been extensively tested by the inventors to ensure optimum results, along with our own experiments – See Root Refreshers in action by Europlanters. We will continue to use our Root Refreshers in house and push them to extremes!

Can Root Refreshers save costs?Yes, when using a liquid fertilizer the polymer will also lock in the nutrients of the feed and release it when the plant takes water, reducing the amount of fertilizer washed away when watering, saving money. The materials used for Root Refreshers have also been carefully selected to ensure optimum results and the cost of each Root Refresher is far less expensive than most other irrigation systems.

Are Root refreshers easy to store?Yes, Root Refreshers are easy to store as a little goes a long way! Transporting is easy too as Root Refreshers are lightweight and compact.

Are Root Refreshers environmentally friendly?The HappiRoot Polymer inside Root Refreshers is biodegradable over time in direct sunlight and it’s a non-toxic product.

Are Root Refreshers British Made?Root Refreshers are manufactured in Britain using the highest quality and patented materials.

Environmentally Friendly Controlled Release WateringRoot Refreshers by Europlanters are a new innovative plant watering system which you bury in the growing media right beneath your plant’s roots prolonging the time between manual waterings! Root Refreshers watering secret comes from a patented hi-tech water storing polymer called ‘HappiRoot’* which is encased in a sealed capillary matting pocket, this valuable

water store is released to the plants when needed. Root Refreshers can be used in pots, planters, hanging baskets and planting beds to extend the period between watering of plants for up to six weeks! Once installed this is the watering solution you can forget!

• Lower Maintenance Extends the period between watering!• Low Cost Cheaper to install than tanks or automatic watering systems!• Water Saving Absorbs up to 20 times its weight in water!• Environmentally Friendly Contents bio degradable and reusable!• Lightweight Easy to transport!

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For further information contact us on 0161 449 7900sales@europlanters.com www.rootrefreshers.co.uk

For further information contact us on 0161 449 7900sales@europlanters.com www.rootrefreshers.co.uk

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Contact UsEuroplanters Ltd

Chadkirk Industrial EstateVale Road, Romiley,Cheshire SK6 3NE

t: 0161 426 0207 0161 449 7900

f: 0161 449 7361sales@europlanters.com

www.europlanters.com

Europlanters Ltd@Europlanters

Site WorksEuroplanters has full Insurance Cover

and trained site operatives with CSCS cards capable of site lining flat roofs,

ponds, planters and tree pits with GRP.

ConsultationsOur experts are happy to quote

from drawings, measurements and if necessary available to assist

throughout the design process from the manufacturing to the installation, giving

you the best options to suit your project. With our extensive range and bespoke

service we can cater for all budgets and we promise to get quotes back to you

before your deadline.

We offer almost any type of plant container, if you cannot see what you are

looking for please call or email and one of our team will always help, even if it

means passing your enquiry on.

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