Year-round garden colour that doesn’t come from plants

These planters are ideal for brightening up a side path or patio at any time of year. Made of aluminium, they’re light, so easy to carry until you fill them with earth and plants. Even then, because of their height, they’re easy to work on. These ones were placed opposite windows which used to look out on bare fence panels. We like the bright blue colour, but you can have them powder-coated any shade you like. Shocking pink anyone?