We're doing a phased project; can we place an order now for benches and add the planter boxes later?

Absolutely, you can place an order for the benches now and add the planter boxes later. In fact, many of our clients choose this phased approach because it gives them flexibility with budgeting, installation schedules, or seasonal planning.

Here’s how we make it work seamlessly:

1. Design for Future Integration

When you order the benches today, we can pre-engineer them with hidden mounting brackets or recessed slots that are specifically sized for the planter boxes you’ll add later. This way, when the planters arrive in a subsequent phase, they simply lock into place without any retrofitting.

2. Material & Color Match Guarantee

We keep detailed production records for every order. When you’re ready to order the planters, we’ll reference the same powder-coat color code, wood stain, or metal finish from your original bench order. Your outdoor space will look like it was delivered all at once.

3. Separate Shipping & Staging

We can ship the benches first to your project site, and hold the planter box production until you give the go‑ahead. Some clients use this to install the seating area for an event now and add greenery for a grand opening later.

4. No Hidden Fees for Splitting

There is no penalty or extra charge for ordering in phases. You just place two separate orders under the same customer account, and we’ll coordinate the lead times accordingly. If you want, we can even write a single contract with a phased delivery schedule so your purchasing team has one PO to track.

5. Real‑World Example

One of our recent clients ordered 12 linear benches for a rooftop lounge in early spring. They used the benches for outdoor dining immediately. In mid‑summer, they ordered 12 matching planter boxes, which were delivered and attached in two days. The client told us the phased approach helped them avoid a heavy capital outlay and gave them time to decide on the exact plant species.

A Few Practical Tips

- Let your sales representative know during the initial bench order that you plan to add planters later. We’ll flag your project file.

- Choose planters that share the bench’s width or depth dimension, so the visual alignment stays perfect.

- If your project timeline is tight, ask about holding a production slot for the planters before your bench order closes.

In short, phasing is not only possible—it’s a smart way to manage large‑scale outdoor projects. Just tell us your timeline, and we’ll build a plan that grows with you.