The Planter Bench has been developed to serve a dual function: providing robust seating while accommodating shrubs, seasonal planting or decorative displays. This makes it particularly valuable in projects where space efficiency and landscape integration are priorities.
Typical applications include:
• Town centre public realm schemes
• School and university campuses
• Commercial courtyards and business parks
• Residential developments and communal gardens
• Healthcare and community facilities
• Transport interchanges and pedestrian zones
As practical planter seating, it enables designers to introduce greenery into hard landscaped areas without requiring additional standalone planters.
Built for Outdoor Longevity
The planter benches are manufactured using FSC heavy-duty, pressure treated and planed redwood timber. Timber is sourced from managed forests purchased from companies holding FSC certification, supporting responsible material selection within public projects.
Key construction features include:
• FSC certified redwood timber
• Heavy-duty sections for structural stability
• Pressure treatment for improved durability
• Planed finish for a clean, professional appearance
Timber is treated with Tanalith ‘E’ to Hazard Class 4, providing enhanced protection for ground contact and external exposure. This treatment helps resist decay and supports long-term performance in outdoor environments.
The Planter Bench is designed to provide a substantial planting area while maintaining comfortable seating proportions.
Planter dimensions:
• 3000mm long
• 600mm deep
• 450mm high
Planters are supplied with bases and are intended for use with small shrubs, ornamental grasses or seasonal flowers. Units are supplied empty, allowing landscape designers or facilities teams to tailor planting schemes to suit site character and maintenance plans.
A simple timber bench runs the full length of the planter, creating a continuous seating surface at the front. This design allows users to sit comfortably while maintaining clear separation between seating and planted areas.
The integrated format offers several advantages:
• Efficient use of space in constrained urban settings
• Clear definition of seating zones
• Protection of planting areas from foot traffic
• Visual softening of paved environments
As a bench with planter, it provides a structured and purposeful element within public landscapes.
The planter bench format allows for flexibility in planting, making it suitable for:
• Seasonal bulb displays and colour changes
• Low-maintenance shrub planting
• Branding or colour-themed schemes
• Biodiversity-focused landscape projects
This flexibility makes planter benches particularly effective in civic and commercial settings where visual interest is important throughout the year.
The substantial timber construction makes the Planter Bench suitable for installation in:
• Paved plazas and civic squares
• School courtyards and campuses
• Residential communal spaces
• Commercial forecourts
• Leisure and hospitality environments
Ground preparation should be appropriate to site conditions to ensure stability and longevity, particularly where the unit is positioned on hardstanding.
The Planter Bench can be specified alongside other Broxap products to create cohesive public realm schemes. It works effectively with:
• Litter bins and recycling units
• Bollards and barriers to define pedestrian routes
• Additional seating and benches
• Cycle parking stands
This coordinated approach supports functional, well-managed environments that integrate planting, seating and infrastructure.
Specification Summary
• Product type: Planter bench (integrated planter seating)
• Material: FSC heavy-duty pressure treated and planed redwood timber
• Treatment: Tanalith ‘E’ Hazard Class 4
• Planter dimensions: 3000mm (L) x 600mm (D) x 450mm (H)
• Supplied: With planter base, empty for on-site planting
• Use: Public realm, commercial and educational environments
The Planter Bench offers a practical combination of seating and planting, delivering durable FSC timber construction with integrated design suitable for long-term use in public and commercial outdoor spaces.
