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Planters hold plants indoors and out. Terracotta breathes and suits plants that like to dry out, glazed ceramic holds moisture and comes in endless colors, concrete and stone are heavy and stable, wood and metal suit raised beds and window boxes, and fiberglass and recycled plastic are light for balconies and large sizes. Self-watering planters have reservoirs, and hanging planters and wall pockets save space.
Drainage is essential for most plants. Check for drainage holes, or use a nursery pot inside a decorative cachepot. Outdoors, check frost resistance, since some ceramics can crack in freezing weather. Size the pot to the plant's root ball, with a little room to grow.
Independent potters and makers on MultiVendor Market create handmade pots, cedar raised beds and steel planters, often in custom sizes.
Choosing planters and pots
- Check for drainage holes, or plan to use an inner pot.
- Ask whether outdoor planters are frost-resistant in your climate.
- Check inner dimensions, not just outer, and whether a saucer is included.
- Consider weight for balconies and roof terraces, and use lighter materials if needed.
- For raised beds, check timber type, treatment and whether it is safe for growing food.
- Ask how heavy and fragile pots are packed for shipping.
Questions about planters
Do planters need drainage holes?
Most plants need drainage. If a decorative pot has no hole, place the plant in a nursery pot inside it and empty excess water.
Can ceramic pots stay outside in winter?
Only if they are frost-resistant. Ask the seller, and move delicate pots indoors in freezing weather.
Is treated wood safe for vegetable beds?
Treatments vary. Ask the seller what wood and treatment they used, and check local guidance for food growing.