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 Metal Planters ~ country copper to sophisticated zinc
Metal planters are durable and often increase in beauty as they age. Whether you love the rich color of copper or the strong industrial look of steel or cast iron—the one characteristic that sets metal planters apart from others is the beauty that aging can add to the surface color and texture of the planters. Zinc planters are currently very popular as they add a dramatic, often contemporary, style to any outdoor decor.
From year to year, as your planters age, you will find they can take on a completely different look—providing a new look for plantings and groupings.
Metal garden planters are often used as 'cache pots'—decorative containers which hold a planted plastic or resin pot. If you have tall or over-sized planters that you don't want to fill with soil, insert an inexpensive plastic planters turned upside down, then add your planted container. You may still want to ensure the metal cache pot has a drainage hole, so excess water doesn't pool at the bottom.
Characteristics of Metal Outdoor Planters
Benefits:
- will not chip, crack or break
- most metal planters often gain beautiful color, or patina, as they age
- heavy cast iron is a good choice for planters in public areas such as driveways and front yards
Considerations:
- metal planters can really heat up in strong sun which rapidly dries the soil and can damage roots
- are non-porous, making addition of adequate drainage holes important
- many are heavy, so consider their weight carefully when planning their location
- in extremely wet regions it is a good idea to coat metal planters with a non-toxic rust inhibitor
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