Plant Containers
From wood, steel and concrete to recycled computer parts; our wide range plant container materials means we have the perfect planters for you.
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Modern plant containers are an integral part of interior landscape design. A wide range of shapes, sizes and colours are available to suit every decorative style.
Containers are made from a variety of materials and come with an even greater range of finishes. The most common materials are glass reinforced plastic (known as GRP or fibreglass), aluminium, steel, glazed earthenware and stoneware, unglazed terracotta, moulded plastic, wood and concrete. Each material has some distinct properties as well as a range of advantages and disadvantages.
Here we take a look at these materials and give some advantages and disadvantages of each type to help you make an informed choice.
Lightweight, waterproof, durable and available in a huge range of shapes, sizes and finishes, including some that are almost indistinguishable from other materials.
Lightweight, available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, inexpensive, waterproof, resistant to cracking, resistant to dents, scratches and crazing, ideal for all growing systems, reusable and can be refurbished.
Special shapes and colours have to be made to order
Lightweight, waterproof and durable. Aluminium containers are usually round as they are often made by a spinning process, however containers can be made in square and rectangular shapes by pressing and folding the sheet metal. Polished and brushed finishes are both readily available. It is also possible to have a coloured lacquer applied.
Lightweight, waterproof, available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes, resistant to cracking and crazing, reusable and recyclable, ideal for all growing systems.
Relatively expensive, limited range of shapes, can get dented and scratched.
Lightweight containers available in a wide variety of sizes and colours, though shapes are limited. Often sold at the budget end of the market.
Lightweight, waterproof, inexpensive, available in a wide range of colours, suitable for use with all types of growing system.
Limited range of shapes, styles and surface finishes.
Durable but heavy containers. Available in a similar range of finishes as aluminium. Round containers are common, but there is a wide variety of square and rectangular containers made by folding sheet metal.
Strong, waterproof, resistant to scratches and dents, suitable for all types of growing system, available in a wide variety of sizes, recyclable and reusable.
Relatively expensive, heavy, shows fingerprints and other greasy deposits, limited range of shapes available.
Lightweight, waterproof, durable and available in a huge range of shapes, sizes and finishes, including some that are almost indistinguishable from other materials.
Lightweight, available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, inexpensive, waterproof, resistant to cracking, resistant to dents, scratches and crazing, ideal for all growing systems, reusable and can be refurbished.
Special shapes and colours have to be made to order