Types of planters

The so called outdoor planters can be used in the gardens, balconies or the patio. You can buy them in all kinds of sizes, designs and materials to match you desires. For everyone and in every price class you can find a planter.

If you are on a budget you can buy inexpensive mass-produced plastic planters if your budget is bigger you can also buy custom designed planters.
Planters that are constructed with heavy materials like bricks of concrete are intended to be placed in a permanent position.

If you want something totally different, then the ones you can buy, or if you are on a low budget you can also use non traditional planters. Look around your home to get some ideas. For example, an old tire is perfect for a planter. So, just look around, use your imagination and think out of the box will give you some great ideas.

 

Type of planter    Advantages    Disadvantages
Plastic planters Long lasting.
Available in all sorts of colors and designs.
Not likely to break
Lightweight
Poor drainage
Not for heavy plants
Wooden planters Good drainage.
You can build them yourself.
Affordable.
Heavy.
Can rot.
Ceramic planters Retains water better than clay.
Available in all sorts of colors and designs.
Expensive
Heavy
Poor drainage
Breakable
Terracotta planters Good drainage.
Good pricing.
Looks attractive.
Heavy.
Breakable.
Metal planters Good pricing. Poor drainage.
Can overheat your plants