Why use outdoor planters?

Whether you have a green thumb or not, outdoor planters complement home entrances, mailboxes, and—of course—gardens. Planters on an apartment balcony or strewn across a backyard transform the space into an entire ecosystem without ever lifting a shovel. They’re essential for keeping invasive plants separate and making plants portable. Sometimes outdoor planters are even self-watering , allowing you to enjoy the benefits of gardening with minimal effort.

Types of outdoor planters

You may choose an outdoor planter purely for aesthetics—from simple modern shapes to ornate designs, there’s a planter for every style. But for practical purposes, the type of outdoor planter you use depends on the size of your plant and the size of your outdoor space: Large outdoor planters: Large outdoor planters and extra large outdoor planters accommodate large plants and bonsai trees and look very chic with small shrubs. Fill them with a mixture of ferns, grasses, and bamboo to go all-in on a backyard jungle paradise, or top off your massive planter with multi-colored succulents or flowers for an extra pop among the greenery. Outdoor wall planters: Outdoor wall planters hang on fences, railings, or walls to make a space feel more enclosed by nature. Choose these planters if you’re looking to create a peaceful spot outdoors or simply want to break up the sameness of a long stretch of wall. Hanging outdoor planters: Hanging outdoor planters are an effective way to add intrigue to a deck or patio space. Fill them with trailing house plants like Creeping Jenny or Devil’s Ivy and grow them to the ground. Modern outdoor planters: To pair well with the latest architectural trends, choose modern outdoor planters with clean lines and sleek designs. Rectangular outdoor planters: Rectangular outdoor planters make for excellent herb and vegetable gardens. One sizable rectangle is enough to plant a few varieties over multiple seasons. Perch a small one on your balcony to grow basil and change your fresh pizza game forever. Vintage outdoor planters: If you’re seeking a classic outdoor vibe, vintage outdoor planters give character to your space and transform it into a timeless storybook tale. Adding some vintage options can make your garden feel like an ancient palace or help you maintain that overgrown look you’ve totally been going for.

Outdoor planter materials

Metal, ceramics, and wood make up most outdoor planters. They’re designed robustly for outdoor conditions but can be used as interior decor just as easily: Metal planters are often treated to prevent rust and come in designs ranging from milk buckets of yore to tapered vases and aged bronze. Metal looks rustic in a garden and won’t rot or break easily. Ceramic planters offer a vast array of decorative options, like insect and animal shapes or the classic orange terracotta pot. Wood planters can be painted to add color to a space or stained to accent the wood grains against the soil. Wood is a great option for planters even if they aren’t housing plants—they look completely natural when filled with sand, pebbles, and rocks for a mini desert oasis or water feature.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Brent Friedman

5 out of 5 stars

"Packaged very well for shipping a heavy clay ceramic planter across the country. FedEx seems to have delayed delivery by a day - the item itself was what I expected and as it was listed. I had to use acetone to wipe some sprayed foam shipping material from the side of the planter. But that was part of the extra careful shipping. Overall good item and I’d buy from this seller again."

Contemporary Large Ceramic Planter - Indoor & Outdoor Pots for Plants Gift Idea - Handmade - Drainage hole - Speckled Moss Green
JORDAN EDELIN

4 out of 5 stars

"I got this as a gift for my friend and she loves it. She put a plant in it immediately. The planter is sturdy and the chopsticks are cute. I definitely recommend getting the drainage holes in your planter."

Chinese Planter Take-Out Box - FREE TWO CHOPSTICKS - Chinese Take out Planter | 3D printed planter
Anthony Meola

5 out of 5 stars

"Really cute very good for yard more outdoor oriented which was perfect for me"

Galvanized Metal Farm Animal Flower Planter Containers
Deanna Slater

4 out of 5 stars

"The planter is made nicely for recycled wood, paint job good and instructions were easy to follow! The only issue I had was with the lack of communication, I didn’t feel like I knew what was happening with items that I ordered. I do realize that there are extra busy times of year & dealing with messages would be an easy thing to skip, but it’s super important to keep communication lines open so the customer feels taken care of. However, this wouldn’t prevent me from ordering from this site in the future."

Recycled Wood Planter 20 " Diamond Pattern Planter
Kathy

5 out of 5 stars

"Tracy was awesome to work with. Got back to me quickly with the questions I had. Loved my planter box for my daughter ! Would definitely do business with her again. The flowers and lettering on the wood turned out great !"

Rustic Cedar Personalized Flower Planter with Laser Engraved Design - Front Door Decor

Outdoor Planters

Grafted Nam doc mai mango tree - 1 to 2 ft tall ship in 3 gallon pot

3 branches/stems 24” long of Aralia spinosa American Angelica - DEVIL'S WALKINGSTICK

Tiered Vertical Cedar Ladder Planter Box for Garden Plants, Herbs, Vegetables and More

Large galvanised dolly tub set 3 | metal steel garden flower pot trough planter

2 year old Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) plant, bare root 16-24” tall

Old Fashion Snowball in an ABP container

Beautiful flower pot people high quality awesome and bright-full colors coated metal can be used indoor and outdoor, Free Shipping

poppy handmade red metal outdoor flower stake, 22 inches tall 6 inches wide, no assembly required ready to plant flowers, drought resistant

Window Box | Window Box Planter | Window Flower Box | Window Planter Box | Cedar Flower Box | Ledge Planter | Planter Box | Ledge Planter

Prunus Avium (Wild Sweet Cherry) 1-2 year old plant rooted, sent bare root

Window Box Planter Window Planter Wood Flower Box Ledge Planter

Planters, Outdoor or Indoor, Metal, Multi Size Non Rusting Planters, Variety of Colors, Custom Sizes, Open and Close Drainage, Rubber Feet

Yuzu Ichandrin- Dwarfing and Grafted - 2.5' Tall! (No Shipping to AZ, CA, LA, fl - orders will be cancelled!)

2 Japanese snowball bushes, easy to grow live plants 2ft tall now

1 White dogwood tree, beautiful white flowering addition to landscape 1-2 ft tall now

14” Talavera Owl Planter, Colorful Ceramic Garden Owl, Hand Painted Indoor or Outdoor Gardening | Mother's Day Gifts| Gifts for Plant Moms

2 year old Red Lake Currant Plant dormant well rooted starter plant 12-18” tall

Hoya KSB 01 From Indonesia, Hoya Indonesia, free Phytosanitary, DHL Express

Chief Kubos Prize 6 to 10 Inch South Sea Salad Live Starter Plant

2 mock orange shrubs, beautiful fragrant flowering live plants 2ft tall now

2 LIVE Chickasaw PLUM trees sweet edible ornamental fruit trees self pollinating 2-3 ft tall now

Cedar Window Box Planters

SALE! 20 Blue Zebra striped Morning Glory Flower seed Plus Free Gift Fun to grow on patio or garden Order Now

Australian Shepherd 3D Wooden Planter Box

Pineapple Guava (Ramsey)

Window Box | Window Box Planter | Window Flower Box | Window Planter Box | Cedar Flower Box | Ledge Planter | Planter Box | Ledge Planter

Handmade, ceramics, round, glazed bonsai pot, also available for cacti and succulents.

cow planter kit, paint your own planter kit,wood planter

Curcuma longa Rhizome for propagation, excellent variety high yield saffron spice from the Indies seed sowing

Fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatic) 1-2 year old plant, well rooted

Round Wooden Barrel Flower Pots, Rustic Whisky Barrel Planters, Retro Wood Barrel Garden Planter, Wood Barrel Flower Pot, Gardening Gift

Handcrafted Tapered Cedar Planter

Craven Pottery Handmade 6-Hole Strawberry Jar Planter

Pot Feet-Natural Color-Unglazed Ceramic

Hanging Planter Box, 33 inch, 24 inch, and 12 inch avail, lots of colors, all aluminum, rust free, vertical garden, hang easily on trellises

Floating Pond Bag (Free Ship)

ONE 3 y.o. Stubby ROOT of Royal Paulownia Tomentosa plant, Fastest growing tree!

9 Inches tall - Concrete handmade vase with handle, beautiful finishing in multiple colors, white rusty, gray rusty, clay rust

2 Black walnut trees 2ft tall now self fertile.

4-8" tall Black Currant Consort, 1 well rooted plant, 1 year old

Monkey Tail Cactus - 4x Tails - 4" Square Pot - Special Listing - Cleistocactus Colademononis

Flower Window Box Planter Cedar Hanging Flower Box STAIN OPTIONS Short Style

Tall Cedar Planter Boxes

Black Pot Feet. Set of 3 Decorative for under planters

Vintage Rustic Style Galvanised Metal Tin Arched Pattern Outdoor Planter

Custom Grandmas Garden Flower Vase, Personalized Birth Flower Flower Vase, Mother's Day Gift ,Gift for Grandma, Mother's Day Gift

Jules - Nanking White Cherry 2 year old plant 12-18” tall

23" Copper Plated Flower Windowbox Planter, Plain

Dachshund Wiener Dog Wooden Flower Planter Box Made in West Virginia

Columnar Apple Tree (Northpole) 1 Gallon Potted 2 Feet Tall- Grafted

1-2 ft. Che Seedless plant, Chinese Mulberry 1 year old, grafted, Cudrania Tricuspidata

Female ginkgo, live grafted plant, 1 year old graft size.

Craven Pottery Red Clay LP6 Large 6 Pocket Planter Terra Cotta Strawberry Jar

Aloe Plicatilis “Fan Aloe” 1 gallon

Modern Farmhouse Shaker Cedar Planter - High Quality Build and Materials - Enclosed Bottom - Fully Assembled

6+ ginkgo biloba plants 1 year old

Custom Grandma's Garden Plant Pot, Gift for Mom, Mother's Day Gift, Custom Birth Flower Pots, Grandma Gifts, Outdoor Planter, Indoor Planter

Wisteria floribunda Black Dragon (Double flowering variety) 1 yo grafted plant 6-12" tall

Round Top Picket Window Box Wood Planter

One Beautiful pink and white YOSHINO CHERRY blossom tree live saplings plant now for abundant fragrant blooms this spring !

2 Pink rose of Sharon Althea tree 2ft tall beautiful addition to landscape

Greek Goddess Head Planter Personalized for Mother's Day Gift, Woman Bust Face Planter, Outdoor Cement Head Statue, Flower Crown Head Pot

Wrought Iron 13" Small Strap Basket - Outdoor Patio Metal Flower Container - Rustic Sturdy Pot Holder - Decorative Yard Art

Sudachi (yuzu Hybrid)- Grafted! 1 Gallon Potted (No Shipping to AZ, CA, LA, fl - orders will be cancelled!)

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