Oak Planters
Oak planters that give planting a place of its own.
About us / Congleton, Cheshire
A Little More About
Wood & Water.
We’re a Congleton, Cheshire-based business creating handcrafted timber garden products. From an oak planter to a bespoke structure, our work is about making something that belongs outdoors.
Our mission
Our mission
“At Wood & Water Garden Structures, our mission is to create beautiful, high-quality oak garden features and structures, making them accessible and affordable. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern methods and tooling to create practical, durable products that celebrate the natural character of oak, while delivering consistent quality and genuine value.”
Located in Cheshire, proudly made in the UK and built to last. Everything is designed to be enjoyed.
The people behind the pieces
Meet Matt &
Wood & Water.
Behind Wood & Water are Matt and the people who bring our timber garden products to life. The pieces you see across the site are a way to get to know our work.
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Matt’s personal story and photographs will be shared here.
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Matt & the people behind Wood & Water
Care in the making
Good timber.
Considered details.
Handcrafted garden products begin with the timber itself. Its grain, character and the way the pieces fit together all matter — just as much as how the finished piece sits in your garden.
- The timber
- Selection starts with the piece we’re making, with attention to the timber’s natural character.
- The construction
- Care in the fit and joinery brings the individual parts together.
- The finishing
- The surfaces, edges and smaller details are part of the finished piece, not an afterthought.
Living with oak
The natural character
of green oak.
Oak is a natural material, and it keeps changing once it’s in your garden. Here’s what to expect.
- Moisture & seasoning
- Green oak still holds natural moisture. It continues to season and dry out gradually once it’s outdoors.
- Checking & movement
- As it dries, small surface checks, cracks and minor movement are normal — part of oak’s character, not a defect.
- Silver-grey patina
- Left to weather, oak slowly softens from its fresh honey tone to a silver-grey patina.
- Natural durability
- Oak has a natural resistance to decay, which is why it has long been used outdoors.
- Fixings & pegs
- We use stainless steel fixings and traditional timber pegs, suited to oak’s natural tannins.
- Responsibly sourced
- Our oak is responsibly sourced.
- Tannin runoff
- Fresh oak releases tannins in the rain, which may stain paving and porous stone. Consider placement and protection, especially in the first months.
- Installation & care
- Set pieces on a level, well-drained base and carry out appropriate maintenance to help them look their best for years.
What we create
Made for life outdoors.
From planting and water to somewhere to sit or store the everyday essentials, explore the pieces we make.
From our workshop to your garden
Start with your space.
You might know exactly what you’re looking for, or you might have an idea that needs a conversation. Browse the collection for product details and available options, or tell us about a bespoke piece.
Share what you have in mind, any approximate dimensions and a little about your garden. We’ll discuss the details and provide a quotation; once agreed, we arrange production and fulfilment.
Discuss a Bespoke Project
Customer reviews
From the gardens our work calls home.
Genuine, verified customer reviews will be shared here.
Your garden, next
Let’s Create Something
for Your Garden.
Find a piece in the collection, or start a conversation about something made for your space.