The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Planter Materials

After spending many hours planning and picking the perfect foliage to bring your commercial space's decor to life, either inside or out, the pots that'll hold your greenery can often become an afterthought. However, choosing the best planter materials isn't just about adding visual appeal — it also plays a significant role in keeping your plants healthy.

There's a massive variety of containers on the market in every shape, size, color, and style under the sun, and it can be a headache trying to find the right one for you. To help, we've put together a collection of articles looking at the points you should consider when buying outdoor planters and discussing the pros and cons of four common types of materials — resin, metal, stone, and fiberglass.

No matter if you're planting a herb garden for your restaurant's kitchen, shrubs to smarten up an entranceway, or flowers to draw the eye to your premises, outdoor planters are an excellent way to instantly spruce up your exteriors. To ensure you find those most suited to your landscape, keep in mind the following factors — durability, size, and weight.

Made up of three incredibly durable layers — the core, a central protective layer, and the shell — resin is an excellent option if you're looking for a lightweight planter that's resistant to wear and tear and can cope well with extreme weather conditions. Plus, these pots are available in a rainbow of colors and finishes, so you're sure to find one that suits your business's aesthetic.

Typically fabricated from either corten steel or aluminum, metal containers combine contemporary looks with long-lasting durability. Unfortunately, they tend to heat up during the summer months, burning delicate plants and causing root damage. Read on to discover more, as well as a few simple tricks to prevent them from overheating.

Whether it's the stately charm of cast stone urns billowing with lush grasses or the industrial cool of concrete planters bursting with quirky cacti that appeals to you, there certainly is a stone planter for every occasion. But, while these pots are undoubtedly beautiful, they're also bulky, making them difficult to maneuver and expensive to ship and deliver.

If you require an eye-catching addition to a five-star hotel lobby, a statement-maker for your company's HQ, or a show-stopping display to draw customers into your bar, fiberglass planters are the answer. Outstandingly hardy, despite being ultra-lightweight and transportable, fiberglass is highly resistant to damage and corrosion, making it ideal for high-traffic areas and outside spaces.

And, even better, this material is endlessly versatile, allowing it to be easily molded and texturized to mimic any natural material, including stone and metal.