Planters Are Good For All Seasons

By: Kathy Moran

One of the best ways to add variety, color, and interest to your garden is to use planters. With these versatile containers, you can cultivate plants that are not indigenous to your area, displaying them in your yard during the summer months, and, if you wish, taking them indoors when the weather gets cold. You can also use them to add structure and height in places that need a little extra zest. Whichever way you choose to use your garden planter, the first thing that you have to do is to make sure that you’re starting with good soil. You can go to any garden center or department store, and find many commercial brands, most of which contain blends of peat, perlite, sand, soil, and vermiculite. If you wish to make your own, simply combine two parts peat, one part vermiculite, and one part coarse sand, all of which can be purchased by the bag, with the ingredients sterilized for use in planters. Never use soil that you dig from your backyard, as it can be filled with harmful insects and toxins, and is generally too heavy for most container plants. When selecting your planter, choose durable materials, especially for those that will be left outside during the winter. Ceramic, stone, and terra cotta, can all be susceptible to damage from the cold, so your best choices are planters made from decay-resistant woods, metal, and synthetic materials. You should always make sure that the planter has adequate drainage as well, even though, before you plant your flowers, you should cover the bottom with a layer of drainage material, such as broken pottery, stones, or non-biodegradable packing peanuts. Remember that lighter material is better for the planters that you will be moving from place to place, as it will not add as much weight. CedarStore.com has one of the largest selections of planters, planter tubs, planter benches, fern stands, and tree boxes, all of which are designed to endure harsh weather for years. Their wood planters include cedar, which has natural oils that make it resistant to decay, insects, and warping, and teak, which is infused with oils and minerals that not only keep it free from rot, insects, and warping, but make it practically maintenance-free. At CedarStore.com, you’ll also find thermo-plastic coated steel and polywood planters, which are immune to temperature extremes, impervious to water, maintenance-free, and virtually indestructible. These planters are available in a wide variety of vibrant colors as well. CedarStore.com also has radiant cherry and elegant wrought iron planters and plant stands, which, like the rest of their containers, can be used indoors as well as outside. In addition, they have arbors, trellises, pergolas, and scores of other accessories that will help to make your garden spectacular. To see the entire collection of planters, as well as their amazing gallery of outdoor furniture, visit CedarStore.com. To contact a customer service professional or design consultant, call 1-888-293-2339, or e-mail contact@cedarstore.com.

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