It looked charming on a shelf, but it certainly was not the abundant herb garden I had imagined. The IKEA planter that delivers the vintage look for lessAt £24.99, the larger KORKGRAN metal planter sits comfortably below the cost of many decorative vintage-style troughs. IKEA explains that its KORKGRAN plant pots use galvanised steel to help protect the metal against corrosion. Making the planter work beyond the patioThe KORKGRAN trough does not need to remain in one fixed position. The KORKGRAN planter succeeds because it balances appearance with everyday practicality.