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Deck Planters

Bucking the “composite” trend where outdoor decks use synthetic material tread stock, glass deck railing and solar deck lighting, decorative deck planters give 3-season cultivated growing of flowers, herbs or other plants for easy back door access and everyday enjoyment.

Deck planters and deck planter boxes run the gamut of shapes…colors…patterns…materials options…and sizes. Cast aluminum urn planters with full fluted decorative panels compete with intricately molded concrete planters…copper planters…ceramic terra cotta planters in every imaginable shape, size and color. Larger deck planters, perfect for flowers, herbs, even small trees have just the right mass to stay put, or smaller deck planters can be screwed into your deck for a semi-permanent fit. Alternatively, deck railing planter designs are sized to complement typical 4in. to 6 in. deck railing systems.

Self Watering Planter. New generation self watering planter designs “draw” water from the water reservoir along soil tubes to directly replenish the water needs of plant roots.

Deck Railing Planters. Wood…ceramic and terra cotta planters …vinyl…composite…concrete planter designs…even copper planter designs along with cast aluminum planters.

Classic Urn Planter. Classic clay pot planters, shaped in the Grecian urn design tradition, extend their popularity into their 4th millennium. Traditionally shaped urn terra cotta planters recreate the look and ambience of ancient Mediterranean culture. Varieties on the self watering planter include individual watering balls, suspended on a shaft that you insert into the planter box soil. Your deck planter box waters itself!

Tips in Choosing Planter Size and Shape

One must choose the proper planter size and shape to accentuate both the place and the plant.

Here are some tips to choosing planter size and shape:

Impact – Try to choose a planter that will draw people’s eyes where you want them to be drawn. Some people overdo their selection of big-impact planters and end up distracting people from the plants. You should combine planter shapes and sizes that complement each other and the environment. 3) Suit the planter to the plant – Try to choose a planter size and shape that would suit your plant. Before deciding on a planter size and shape, make sure that your plant won’t overrun it.

Water Walls

There are two basic types of custom water wall available: The water source and re-circulating fountains. The most popular and common type of wall fountain is the re-circulating mounted wall. This type of wall fountain is ideal for the home and office use. The water circulates through a pump. A reservoir holds the water until it is re-circulated back into the fountain. This type of fountain is easily installed anywhere and it does not require an additional source of water to operate.

The next type of custom water wall is the dedicated wall fountain. Used with larger fountains installed in public places such as a courtyard, façade of a building, etc. The dedicated wall fountain is also known as the commercial fountains because it can hold thousands of gallons of water (the minimum requirement of water per day is 100 gallons). The installation of these custom water wall fountains requires a professional who is knowledgeable about installing fountains.

Most custom water walls work well with any design. One great thing about custom water walls is their versatility. The fountain can appear like a wall or provide a traditional stream, or spray into the reservoir. Installing a custom water wall fountains can be done professionally or you can make it as a weekend project. How to Install a Custom Water Wall

Install a GFI electric outlet in the wall where you are going to install the fountain. One way to hide the electrical wires is to place a plant right by the wall fountain. Water walls install easily on all kinds of walls – cinder block or even metal but never hang a wall fountain using just sheet rock or plaster, as these materials are not sturdy enough to hold the fountain’s weight. Usually, smaller hanging wall fountains do not require any special installation.