Planters
Concrete gives commercial planters weight and stability. Timber planter boxes are generally lighter, which matters if they need to be moved.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Planters products
Planters bring planting to streets, courtyards and other public spaces, helping define areas and soften hard surfaces. Public planters provide enough room for several plants, allowing different plants to be combined into a distinct arrangement; the range includes outdoor pots and large plant pots, as well as high-quality urban solutions. Garden planters can also mark the edges of shared outdoor areas while keeping planting at ground level.
Types of planters
There are a number of different commercial planters you can consider when planning for a space in New Zealand.
Street planters
Street planters refer to the general name for most types of planters in New Zealand. It usually refers to large wooden, terracotta or plastic troughs for plants in public spaces. Large outdoor planters can define pedestrian areas, entrances and other shared spaces while accommodating substantial planting.
Street furniture planters
Street furniture planters are an increasingly popular innovation in New Zealand. They incorporate benches and seating areas with planters with a multipurpose product.
Concrete planters
Concrete street planters are formed out of concrete. The heavy material makes them ideal for public spaces, as they’re less likely to get blown away, damaged or stolen.
Railing planters
Planter boxes that sit on railings are another functional innovation. If ground space is limited, then attaching boxes to railings can still add some greenery. Raised planter boxes offer a similar solution where planting needs to sit above the surrounding pavement or deck. Wall planters can use vertical surfaces where ground space is limited.
Metal planter boxes
Another material chosen for public planting in New Zealand is metal. It can provide an attractive exterior for planters that blends with an industrial environment and it’s also durable.
The advantages of high-quality planters
A high-quality planter brings numerous advantages, including providing a seamless way to add greenery to an environment. High-quality planters use superior-grade materials compared to inferior alternatives which is beneficial for a number of reasons. It makes them more robust and reliable, able to withstand exposure to the elements all year round. It also means they’ll look better and retain their original lustre for longer. Many high-quality options are also multifunctional like planter furniture which also provides seating and railing planters which save on space. This means you can achieve numerous goals with one solution offering much better value for money.
How to choose a planter that’s right for you
It’s best to start with an assessment of the space in question. Try to understand the needs of the space and what might be most effective. For instance, if you want to transform an industrial area, you might consider choosing a material that matches this style like metal or concrete. This will allow the planter box to blend in making the plant itself stand out. You’ll also need to determine just how many planters are required over a space to make it look balanced. When using street planter boxes these are usually spaced out evenly on both sides of the road. Some also like to match their planters with other features in the area, like street furniture to create a bit of design cohesion.