Common Types And Designs For Custom Planters

By Dolores Harrison


Planters are usually considered by homeowners because they add visual value to paved terraces, vegetable patches on front porches and even to landscaped walkways. They can be made of different materials, whether wood, concrete or wrought iron. Many homeowners will prefer getting custom planters though since these maximize the use of spaces. Rather than heading out and paying for ready-made materials though, it will be more cost-efficient to go through with the assembly at home.

An essential thing that you must pay mind to first is getting a form that is sturdy enough to be rendered functional. A form can be created using anything. You may also even consider having a 2-piece form. The second form must come more compact as well as smaller in shape. This will be acting as the support for the interiors while a planter cures.

Bigger planter forms can be established using either plywood or lumber. It is also possible to design them in accordance to the taste as well as the preference of homeowners. Forms created with intricate details as well as texture will usually need to be lined with plastic sheets or garbage bags. This is to make releasing of planters from forms easier.

Wood types are usually the easiest to create. These can simply be created using recycled materials such as custom-built boxes used to hold herbs as well as vegetables. There are also some people considering the use of boxes for wines, redwood window boxes and old crates. Bigger projects or community-wide activities though will perhaps require using barrels.

Other than wood, concrete may also be used to make plant pots. This will require mixing of concrete together with water and some decorative aggregates like dyes and colorants on tubs or wheelbarrows. Mixing should be done until the texture becomes similar to that of a soft butter. The resulting mixture must then poured into forms and pressed into the base. Smoothing can be done using small trowels.

Another type of material you can consider using is wrought iron. Such will be perfect especially if you are one inclined to getting a visual that is more sophisticated. You can opt for designs that are intricate but you can also choose to to keep them simple.

A very common design that many homeowners usually choose is freestanding. This option is often considered for growing small trees. One great thing about this type is that they may be rolled in and out of houses, depending on weather conditions. Some of them even have shelves which can be used for displaying plants which complement each other.

If you have a thing for Tuscan effect or elegance, then choose a wall-hanging planter. You may even consider having this covered in a finish that will match both the paint and the furnishings in your home. This type is one best for a vine plant or a bloom that is hanging.

Homeowners who wish to enjoy having tranquil environments can consider windowbox custom planters. These usually emit quite the peaceful feel. Another design to go for is the hanging basket. It would be best to have hanging baskets attached to porch and entrance way overhangs.




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