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Gabion Planters & Pebble Pot Surrounds

Steel-mesh gabion planters designed to hold a plant pot inside and look stunning filled with decorative pebbles. A focal piece for patios, entrances, and doorways — stunning in pairs.

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  • GALVANISED STEELBuilt to last outdoors
  • UK DELIVERYFast & reliable
  • PLANTER READYHolds a pot inside
Round gabion basket filled with white stones on a bed of dark gravel, next to a small potted shrub and parked car.
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For Entrances
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How to style a gabion planter

The gabion is the frame, the plant pot is the heart, and the pebbles are the finish. Get these four steps right and you have a feature piece in minutes.

  1. Pick the size for your space

    Smaller gabions sit beautifully on patios and balconies. Mid-size pieces work as entrance markers or accent points in a border. Larger gabions hold their own on driveways and as standalone feature planters.

  2. Choose the inner plant pot

    Drop a standard plant pot inside the gabion — pick one a few centimetres narrower than the basket so pebbles can sit comfortably around it. Plastic pots are easiest for replanting; terracotta adds warmth where it shows above the rim.

  3. Pick pebbles to surround the pot

    Browse our pebbles for the surround. Cool greys and slate suit modern schemes; cream and Cotswold tones lift entrances and warm up paving. Match the pot or contrast it for impact.

  4. Position and finish

    Set the gabion on a level surface — patio slab, gravel, or compacted ground. Place the pot inside, plant up, then fill the gap with pebbles to the rim. Top up annually as the pebbles settle.

Gabion FAQs

Styling a gabion planter

Quick answers on choosing a size, picking the right pot, and finishing with our pebbles.

What is a gabion planter used for?

It's a decorative steel-mesh holder that sits on patios, driveways, and entrances. Drop a plant pot inside, fill the gap around it with pebbles, and you have an instant feature planter with serious presence.

Do I plant directly in the gabion or use a pot inside?

Use a plant pot inside. The pot keeps compost contained, makes watering and feeding straightforward, and lets you swap planting seasonally without disturbing the pebble surround.

What size plant pot fits inside?

Pick a pot a few centimetres narrower than the gabion's internal width — that leaves room for pebbles to sit around it without crowding the rim. Each gabion's internal dimensions are listed on its product page.

What pebbles work best to fill around the pot?

Smooth 30–60mm pebbles are the easiest to settle and look the most natural. Browse our pebble range — match the pot for a calm finish, or contrast for a feature.

Are they weatherproof and will they rust outdoors?

The mesh is heavily galvanised so it stands up to UK weather year-round. Light surface marking is normal over time — many people find it adds to the natural look of the piece.