Fargro Home & Garden™ Polystone planters are designed in the UK to combine the natural look of stone with a lightweight, durable construction suited to modern outdoor spaces. Built for long lasting performance, the range offers reliable planters that are easy to position while remaining strong and weather resistant.

As part of Fargro™, a Royal Warrant holder and trusted supplier to professional growers, these products are developed with horticultural knowledge and quality standards in mind. The range supports healthy planting and practical gardening, helping gardeners create attractive and thriving outdoor spaces.

What is a Polystone planter?

A Polystone planter is a highly durable planter made from crushed natural stone blended with resin. This manufactured material creates the appearance of real stone while remaining lighter and easier to move than traditional heavy stone or concrete garden planters.

Are FHG™ Polystone planters suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Polystone planters are designed for indoor and outdoor use and are resistant to UV exposure, frost and changing weather conditions. This makes them ideal outdoor planters for patios, balconies, gardens and windowsills.

Are FHG™ Polystone planters lightweight?

Yes. Polystone planters are lightweight compared with traditional stone or concrete planters. The composite material provides the strength and appearance of stone while making the planter easier to lift, move and position in the garden.

Are FHG™ Polystone planters better than traditional stone pots?

Polystone planters provide the look and durability of natural stone planters while being lighter and easier to handle. This makes them a practical alternative for gardeners who want the stone effect without the heavy weight.

Do FHG™ Polystone planters have drainage holes?

Most Polystone planters include a built in drainage hole with a removable plug. This allows excess water to drain away and helps prevent waterlogging, supporting healthy root growth for plants grown in containers.

Are Polystone planters frost resistant?

Yes. Polystone planters are frost resistant and designed to withstand cold temperatures and changing weather conditions, making them suitable for year round outdoor use in UK gardens.

Will Polystone planters fade in sunlight?

Polystone planters are UV resistant and designed to maintain their colour and stone effect finish when exposed to sunlight outdoors.

What can I plant in a Polystone planter?

Polystone planters can be used for a wide range of plants including seasonal flowers, herbs, ornamental grasses, shrubs and small trees depending on the size of the planter.

How to Prepare Your FHG™ Polystone Planter for Planting

To ensure your FHG™ Polystone planter remains a durable, stunning feature in your garden, follow our professional planting guide for the best results in the UK climate:

If planting indoors keep the drain plug attached to the planter and if planting outside remove the drain plug to allow excess water to drain freely.

1. Optimise Drainage: Start by filling the bottom 1/4 of the planter with high-quality drainage material (such as shingle, crock or hydro-clay pebbles). This is essential for preventing water logging during wet British winters.
2. Select the Right Potting Mix: Fill the remainder with a high-quality peat-free compost or free-draining potting mix designed for container gardening. For superior root health, we recommend blending in horticultural sand, vermiculite, or perlite to increase soil aeration.
3. Boost Nutrient Levels: Mix in a premium plant fertiliser, such as DCM Slow Release Pellets, to provide your plants with the essential nutrients needed for sustained growth and vibrant colour.
4. Planting Position: Place your plant inside the planter so the root ball sits 2-3cm below the rim of the Polystone pot. This allows enough room for watering without overflow and allows for a stone or bark topper decoration on top to retain moisture.
5. Initial Aftercare: Water thoroughly immediately after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

Are FHG™ Polystone planters good for weight restricted patios and balconies?

Yes. Polystone planters are ideal for patios, balconies, terraces and garden spaces because they combine a durable stone effect design with a lighter weight structure that is easier to move and position. Allowing these FHG™ Polystone planters to be specified in commercial and residential projects.