Questions to Consider When You Buy a Planter

With so many choices available in planter styles, how do you know what’s right for you? It’s not an easy decision, but there are some factors you can consider to narrow down the options a little.

Where will you position the planter? When you evaluate the shade, sun, and exposure to water that various locations provide, you can select the best location for the plants you want to display. The size of this location might present certain restrictions for the size of your planter.

Will you need to move the planter? If it’s important that you be able to move the planter easily, this will also present size restrictions. A large planter filled with soil won’t be easy to move.

What materials do you need? You can find a planter in all sorts of materials, including metal, wood, plastic, clay, and terracotta. Each of these materials offers different advantages and weaknesses.

What looks good to you? Do you like something plain or ornate in your garden? Do you need unfinished wood so you can finish the planter to a specific shade? Do you want something that adds bright color without you having to paint? Consider what you like, and how much time you want to devote to the planter.

If you know what you need before you start looking, the process will be less overwhelming and more productive.