Posted by Spenser Williams on Jul 22nd 2015

Outdoor Planters: How to Choose the Most Durable and Appealing Planter for Your Space

Outdoor planters offer the opportunity to pull life and color into your space. No major renovations, no constant maintenance; just an ever-evolving container of earth to complement and enhance design features already in place.

With that, let's talk matching and materials. In choosing the planter that best suits the existing landscape scheme, assess the design, style and materials that you are already working with. Use the information below for guidance in discovering the best outdoor planter for you, and consider downloading our Planters Buying Guide for additional helpful tips and information. 

Flexibility with Fiberglass Planters 

Fiberglass planters are a wonderful accompaniment to modern designs. They feature smooth surfaces that pair well with sleek and angular aesthetics. Consider fiberglass modular planters, such as this Modular 1/3 Circle Planter, available in dozens of color and finish options, as well as real metal coatings like copper, bronze, rust/corten steel and aluminum. Arrange these planters around posts or trees to bring the modern aesthetic into the natural environment. 

Fiberglass is also a great material for contemporary designs with a bolder statement, such as our Brockton Tapered Rectangle Planters. This tapered rectangle planter features a tapered design with a multitude of paint color choices, metallics and real metal coatings. The resulting design takes on the appearance of stacked stone and makes a stronger impression on the surrounding landscape. 

For an ultra modern or even art deco landscaping scheme, stainless steel has a simple yet strong style. Our two-piece Stainless Steel Commercial Planter, available in 12 sizes online, is made from durable, lightweight fiberglass and a solid stainless steel slip-over shell. This square outdoor planter works well on the exterior of a modern commercial building, including entrances and walkways. The smooth shine of the stainless steel will draw the eye to plant life above, while the fiberglass base keeps moisture away from the metal and reduces cost. 

The textured appearance of corrugated concrete works with many different design styles, especially rustic or traditional decor. Our Rectangular Mason Corrugated Concrete Fiberglass Planters provide this same appearance, without the cumbersome weight of real concrete. Made from durable fiberglass and designed to take on the look and feel of corrugated concrete, these planters give the conception of the real thing. 

Keep Your Options Open 

Options are plentiful when it comes to choosing outdoor planters for a commercial space or even for your own residential property. Shopping according to the design and materials already in place gives great freedom in the middle or final stages of landscape design. We believe bringing the elements of the natural world into a space is a fantastic way to put finishing touches on your project. 

Start shopping throughout our site and browse a wide selection of outdoor planters in different styles and designs and made from a variety of different materials. If you are seeking further guidance in finding the best large outdoor planters for your own space or for a commercial landscaping project, download our Planters Buying Guide, full of useful information and suggestions to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and landscape architects choose the right planters. To inquire about custom ordering, including custom sizes and bulk orders, please contact us today at 1-888-320-0626.