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.