A beautiful statement piece for any home or garden, our Surmi Natural Slate Trough is crafted from premium natural slate, with each piece showcasing its own distinctive tones and textures. Personalise your Surmi Natural Slate Trough to celebrate a special occasion, mark a meaningful milestone, or simply add a personal touch to your space. Beautifully crafted to endure, this trough is more than a planter; it is a timeless keepsake, designed to celebrate life’s most cherished moments both indoors and out. Foras engraved pieces make a thoughtful and timeless choice.

Add a personal touch with up to two lines of text (32 letters), ideal for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions. Choose a hand-applied coloured infill, from soft metallics to bold mattes, to suit your style. Durable and versatile, this trough is more than a planter — it’s a lasting celebration of cherished moments, inside or out.

Please note: The on-screen customiser preview is for illustrative purposes only. Your chosen text, font, and infill colour will be carefully followed during creation, but the final result may vary slightly due to the natural characteristics of the stone and the engraving process.

Dimensions and weights:
50 x 12.5 x 11.5 cm
7KG

Read our engraving blogs:
The Journey of your Engraving
What Sets Our Engraving Apart

Every piece is hand-engraved and made to order right here in our workshop. Please allow 1–2 weeks for delivery, and a little extra time during busy seasons.

Your order will be delivered by a 3rd party courier, you should receive text message updates regarding the progress of your delivery from the courier directly.

Step 1: Choice Your Piece
Discover our finely selected collection of engravable stone and porcelain—each piece selected for its natural beauty and timeless character.
Step 2: Personalise it
Add your words, select your font and colour, and preview your bespoke design before it’s brought to life.
Step 3: Place Your Order
Once confirmed, your creation enters our workshop, where craftsmanship and care take centre stage.
Step 4: Expertly Hand Engraved
A custom stencil is precisely prepared and delicately hand-applied by our engraver, Lewis, ensuring perfect alignment and artistry.
Step 5: The Finishing Touch
Your piece is skillfully sandblasted to reveal a crisp, enduring engraving and your chosen infill colour is then delicately applied by hand, completing your bespoke design — a lasting expression of craftsmanship and meaning.

Slate’s low water absorption makes it frost-resistant and ideal for planters. For outdoor use, regularly check drainage holes. Durable and timeless, a Foras slate planter is truly built to last a lifetime if properly cared for.

Please note: The on-screen customiser preview is for illustrative purposes only. Your chosen text, font, and infill colour will be carefully followed during creation, but the final result may vary slightly due to the natural characteristics of the stone and the engraving process.
Please Note: Natural stone is a product of nature and as such no two are the same. There will be variations in colour, pattern, texture and veining.  These features are part of the natural beauty of stone, and ensure that each piece is completely unique.