Advantages of Using Metal Trough Planters for Gardening

Trough planting ideally refers to the process of growing diverse types of plants in raised troughs or benches. In this planting system, instead of soil, materials like coconut fiber, vermiculite, perlite, rockwool or clay pellets are used. In addition to this, a drip system is used in trough planting for fertilizer applications and irrigation purposes. This planting system is aimed at preventing the buds, foliage, and flowers of a plat from getting well, as well as reducing the risks of mold development in the growroom or greenhouse. The uncluttered and open aspect of the trough helps the roots of the plants to receive maximum oxygen, nutrient, and airflow.

Using metal containers for trough planting

In the modern world, trough planters, made up of a variety of materials, can be easily found in various brick and mortar stores as well as online stores. Clay, terracotta, metal and wood are some of them. Among all of these materials however, metal trough planters are the most popularly used owing to the diverse benefits offered by them. Some of the advantages of using such planters are:

· Metal planters usually have a more compact design and are thinner than their clay or terracotta counterparts. In fact, most of such planters are made from metal that is about 1 or 2 mm. Hence, by choosing these metal containers, people can save a good amount of their garden space.

· Premium metal trough planters are generally crafted with fully seam welded, thick gauge galvanized steel, and therefore are able to resist weather related cracking and rust. They usually feature an additional protection of strong, scratch resistant powder coat as well. This specialized coating provides assurance that these planters would be able to stand the test of time in both residential and commercial settings, and effortlessly resist the daily wear and tear. Some of these planters might also be equipped with Styrofoam insulation that aids the plants growing inside them to stay healthy in both high hot and cold temperatures.

As metal trough planters generally feature a drainage hole in the bottom, they should not be placed directly on the ground as otherwise water logging may cause the metal to rust or accumulate scum over a period of time.

These planters look very beautiful when placed on the balcony or porch, and people can easily purchase the best quality of such planters from the website of any company specializing in gardening essentials, especially planters of various kinds.

Important Features of Different Types of Planters

Having a planter at home and office is considered essential to have green surroundings and fresh air. Planters also add a touch of beauty to the place. However, planters should not be bought solely for their aesthetic features. You should know how to look after the plants as well. And to do that, you need to know about the different types of planters and their features. Let us look at some of the common planters and their features:

1.     Wood Planters

Wood planters are available in a wide variety. And because they are available in various designs, you can use them to accentuate the furniture at your home and office and other fixtures. They complement the beauty of where they are placed. The key advantage of buying wood planters is that they do not let the soil heat too much. This makes them perfect to grow edible plants. However, an important point to note here is that if you want to grow edible plants in the wood planters, you should not buy the wood planters that are treated chromated copper arsenate. The chemical seeps into the soil and affects the plant roots.

2.     Metal Planters

Metal planters are also available in a wide range of variety. You can choose from aluminium planters to galvanized steel. Each type of metal planter has its own features.  The good thing about metal planters is that they are durable and last for a long time. This is one of the reasons why people prefer to buy metal planter boxes for their homes and offices. An important thing you have to look after is to make sure the planter does not corrode or rust. This can affect, and even damage the roots.

3.     Clay Planters

Clay planters are the most common type of planters preferred by people. Their key advantage is of clay planters is that they are porous, which allow the air to pass through its pores. Their porosity also helps wick moisture away from the plant, preventing it from drowning. This is a useful feature because some people tend to overwater their plant.

Now that you know 3 of the most popular types of planters and to properly use them, you will choose the right planter for your office and home.