Every spring people clean up their empty outdoor planters and also start having a look around at what new designs are on display for the new season. There are so many gorgeous designs now available, both conventional and modern, in an entire variety of different materials, ranging from stone to fiber glass. Here, is a short guide on what to search for in an outdoor planter and the benefits and pitfalls of different materials.
Possibly the most conventional and most durable are stone planters. If money is not an issue for you, you can buy antique stone planters full of character. Even new stone outdoor planters can be costly, but stone composite planters are way cheaper alternatives and weatherproof. Made from a composite of stone & concrete and wonderfully aged through a chemical process, these planters sit in your garden as though they’ve been there for donkey’s years.
Terracotta is in all probability the most popular material for outdoor planters. This versatile medium means that you can get pots in all shapes & designs from conventional long toms to more contemporary bowl shapes. However, do be realistic when selecting terracotta over other materials. Albeit many terracotta planters you purchase will claim they are frost-proof, many are not. A fine terracotta pot will at best be frost-resistant and is better either emptied and put away for winter or shifted to a sheltered spot if frosts are forecast. Another fine tip for terracotta pots is to carefully raise them off the ground on feet that will provide a bit of protection against harsh weather. Plants grown in outdoor planters made from stone & terracotta will have to be regularly watered as evaporation will occur in hot or dry weather.
Outdoor Emporium is one of the finest places to buy planters and pots.
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