Railing planters take flowers to a whole new level by setting the planter right on the railing of your deck, patio, or porch. You can create a fence of flowers that surround your deck.

Riding the Rail
Make every inch of your deck beautiful by installing a deck railing planter. These planters create a floral fence that adds beauty to your deck. Planters that go on your railings will give you that garden look without containers taking up space on your deck.

These planters sit on your railing and have a molded planter bottom. These are usually in the form of plastic planters mainly due to the fact that these are more lightweight. Railing style planters can also resemble traditional window boxes and these can be attached to the back of a deck bench or other sturdy seating you may have.

For those of you that don’t have a porch or a patio you can still use a rail planter. If you live in an apartment, the planter can be attached to the rail of a balcony or window sill. Some railing style planters also double as porch planters that can be placed anywhere.

A railing planter is also easier to maintain than flower beds that are dug into the ground.

This means they can give your backyard the beauty of a garden with less work. In fact, you’d be surprised how much a flower planter on your rail will liven up your porch, patio, deck, or balcony.

Metal garden planters add instant elegance to any yard. These shiny and long-lasting planters make great containers for any type of plant.

These Planters Have Metal
Metal are the longest-lasting planter you can purchase. These are also the only planters that get more beautiful as they age. Metal is an ideal choice for winter planters because the metal keeps heat inside. But this tendency to retain heat also makes a poor choice for warm climates or summertime. Also, because of their weight, they have to be used for fairly permanent plants or to anchor heavier ones.

Despite some drawbacks, metal can be an excellent choice because it adds elegance to your garden that other planters lack. Metal is also a great choice for inside pots. They will be less affected by weather changes and still maintain their beauty. A great choice for inside is a wrought iron wall planter and elevated urns.

Another idea is to use silver pots and urns to draw attention to particular spots in your garden. The little areas in your garden or patio will stand out and emphasize whatever you decide to plant there. Another idea is to use a metal trough to create a flower bed. You could then plant small plants in a rectangle around the trough.

Maybe you can think of more ways to use metal planters in your garden. But whether you choose to use these planters inside or outside, you’ll definitely be adding elegance to your environment.

Wheelbarrow planters make a great rustic statement in any garden. Here are some ideas to help you plant a wheelbarrow full of beautiful flowers.

Filling Your Wagon

Unlike other metal planters, a wheelbarrow can be easily moved across your yard, giving you a mobile planter. This is useful if your sunny spot changes a lot. You can wheel your planter to find the proper sun requirements if they change. This also allows you to change the look of your garden if you want to.

There are two wheelbarrow flower planter ideas that you can use. You can fill the cart with compost or mulch and then you automatically have a planter. You could also fill the wheelbarrow with flower pots so that you can switch up the flower or plants as much as you want.

If you decide to plant your flowers directly in the cart, you need to plan carefully. Use a lightweight soil. This will allow for more drainage in the shallow wheelbarrow. Also be sure to cover only the roots to prevent your flower or plants from rotting inside the planter. Since everything planted in your wheelbarrow planter will be receiving the same nourishment, sun, and water you need to make sure that all of the flowers or plants have matching growth requirements. You will also need to plant the taller flowers or plants in the back of the cart to prevent root tangling.

These are just a few ideas about what you can do with a wheelbarrow planter – feel free to come up with some of your own. Imagination is unlimited.

Stackable planters create a unique look inside or outside. These stackable containers can create a waterfall effect that is ideal for small corners or other narrow spaces.

Lego for Your Garden
A stackable planter is a series of planters that can be stacked on top of each other to create a cascading display. This can be an especially beautiful ornament to any room, patio, or yard. You can vary the colors in each container for extra color or vary the type of plant for a unique combination. Using planters that can be stacked together allows you to be as creative as you want.

These planters can be used to grow almost any type of plant. A popular use for stackable style planters is for herb gardens. Since many people grow herbs inside their kitchen, these containers save valuable counter space. Stacking planters are ideal for apartment dwellers or anyone else that has limited space. These planters can also fit inside a window sill if you choose to place it inside the house.

Stacking planters can be made out of different materials. Fiberglass planters are lightweight and easy to stack. They can also be made into a large variety of designs and colors to fit the specific needs of your garden. Ceramic planters have long been a favorite of gardeners and they can also be stacked together. You can even create your own stack by turning one container over and placing another container on top. Ceramic planters can also be easily painted with colors to match your plants or flower arrangement or a design to match your overall décor.

Stackable style planters are an excellent selection for those with limited space and for those who want to be extra creative.