{"title":"Sand Planters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"products-rwp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 product-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sand planters create a habitat for ground-nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Fill them with a variety of substrates and then plant up with pollinator-focused planting. We encourage the use of substrates, plants, and propagation methods that support zero irrigation maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sand-planter","title":"Sand Planter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Delivery - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation (colour\/logos\/ wording) \u003c\/strong\u003e– please get in touch for an individual quote. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge steel sand planter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sand Planter provides vital nesting habitat for ground-nesting solitary bees, solitary wasps, and other invertebrates. Of the 270 bee species in the UK, many nest below ground, often favouring sandy soils. In urban areas, bare soil and sand are scarce, leaving a major gap in suitable nesting opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for durability, the Sand Planter brings this essential habitat into any landscape. It can be installed in parks, schools, community gardens, or developments, offering a practical, long-term solution. Simply fill with building sand and drought-tolerant plants to provide both nesting substrate and floral resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapidly colonised by pollinators and pest regulators, the Sand Planter transforms overlooked spaces into functional habitat, directly supporting biodiversity, pollination, and ecological resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Marine primer undercoat\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated 2mm mild steel\u003cbr\u003e• Rolled and fabricated with a single weld\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx. 20Kg\u003cbr\u003e• Open top and bottom cylinder \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74cm tall x 72cm diameter footprint of product equal to 0.3m2.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition onto sturdy level ground on top of bare soil or aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill with planting substrate equating to approximately 0.3 m3. 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