What are the Different Types of Planters?
Planters are available in an amazing range of sizes, shapes, materials and styles. Common planter styles include pots, window boxes and large indoor and outdoor containers of many different shapes. Some of the most popular types of planters include ceramic, terra cotta, wrought iron, resin, wicker, metal and wood. Teak and cedar are two woods typically used for planters as they both tend to resist warping and cracking. Cedar has a reddish hue to it while teak is a more yellowish brown. Both woods are strong, durable and easy to care for because they don’t need protective coatings. Cedar contains naturally protective oils, but may splinter if dirt becomes lodged in the wood. The easiest way to prevent this is to clean cedar planters regularly with a garden hose. Wicker planters are lightweight and often inexpensive. They can be painted or left natural in color. Many wicker planters have a pot-shaped container on top of a stand. Resin planters are made from polyresin plastic and may be m
