Planters

3 Types of Planters That Are Essential for Your Garden

Plants make our lives happier. That’s a proven fact from the beginning of human history. In our modern-day world, where life is extremely busy, it is often hard to have vast gardens where plants are rooted into the ground. Only some of us are lucky enough to do that and a decimal of this “some” have the patience to go about gardening every day. Now that’s where planters come into picture to save us from our monotony and grant us the beauty of nature.

Be it a small shrub to make your tabletop inviting or a larger plant that can potentially yield vegetables & fruits, planters make a wide variety of plant growth possible. They also come in various shapes and types. To help you in improving your garden, we bring to you the 3 types of planters that will enhance the way your garden looks and feels. They will make a difference to your gardening experience.

Terracotta Planters

Baked out of mother earth, terracotta planters are the classic brownish orange planters that we have all grown to love and adore. Of course, they come in different colors and designs but the core material of these planters remains the same, clay. 

They are quite heavy compared to other planters but they last for a very long time and can withstand climate changes, heavy winds & rains, and even the hot midday sun of the summers. So they’re stable planters.

They do a great job at circulating water and air through the soil making them ideal for faster plant growth. However, they do absorb the water faster so regular watering of plants is required for sustenance. Nevertheless, these planters continue to remain the favorites among many gardeners and you should definitely have them in your arsenal as you start your gardening project. 

Fibre-reinforced Plastic Planters

By nature, fibre-reinforced plastic is extremely strong and highly durable. Some consider FRP to be a stronger material than steel. That makes FRP planters an ideal choice in your garden. They also come in multiple colors making them very attractive.

They are quite resistant to weather changes and they are not going to corrode easily. Also as they are lightweight they can be moved around easily without much effort.  They retain water a lot better than other planters because they do not have any pores for a potential water leakage or absorption. 

All these advantages make FRP planters one of the best for your gardening project.

Ceramic Planters 

Ceramic planters are the best for water and air movement throughout, and they enable rapid root growth. This results in plants that grow faster but healthier. 

Also known as unglazed clay, ceramic planters also remove excessive moisture from the soil. So even if you tend to water your plants too much, you wouldn't have to worry about any side effects. On the flipside, you have to water the plants often. 

Choose Your Planters Wisely

While these are the main type of planters that are available in the market, you have to be choosy in what you are buying depending on your garden setting. Is your garden indoors or outdoors? Is it spacious or is the space limited? Do you have the time to water the plants regularly or do you have less time?

Asking these questions will help you to choose the right planters for your garden.