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Outdoor planters – greenery and clear boundaries
A large outdoor planter not only decorates a square or entrance but also helps organise the space: it separates the pedestrian zone from the roadway, stops cars from driving onto the pavement and marks the boundaries of the site.
Two materials – two characters
Concrete planters – heavy and stable, with a granite or other stone chip finish; they act as a natural barrier to traffic.
Cor-Ten steel planters – the stable rust patina that forms on the surface protects the metal and gives a warm, modern brownish tone; they go perfectly with wood, concrete and greenery.
Tips
Plants in a planter need drainage – put a layer of gravel at the bottom.
Concrete planters are heavy, so plan their location in advance and deliver them with lifting equipment.
For the first few months, a Cor-Ten planter may leave brownish marks on light-coloured paving until the patina stabilises.
You can match the planters with concrete benches and waste bins in the same finish.
Concrete or Cor-Ten planter – which should I choose?
Concrete planters are heavy and stable, with a stone chip finish, so they also work as a natural barrier to traffic. Cor-Ten steel planters are much lighter, with modern shapes and a warm brownish tone, and go well with wood, concrete and greenery. Choose according to whether the planter needs to restrict traffic or mainly decorate the surroundings.
Does an outdoor planter need to be fixed?
Concrete planters stand firmly without any fixings thanks to their weight. Cor-Ten planters are lighter, but they weigh much more when filled with soil. In locations exposed to wind, place tall, narrow planters on a level base, choose plants that are not too tall, or fix them to a wall.
How do I prepare a planter for plants?
Plants need drainage so that the roots do not stand in water. Put a layer of gravel at the bottom and a suitable growing medium on top. Cor-Ten planters have drainage holes in the bottom, so excess water drains away by itself.
Does a Cor-Ten planter rust and leave stains?
A stable rust patina forms on the surface of Cor-Ten steel, protecting the metal and giving it a brownish tone. For the first few months, until the patina stabilises, the planter may leave brownish marks on light-coloured paving. So at first it is better to place it on darker surfacing or where such marks will not matter.
Can a planter restrict car traffic?
Yes, heavy concrete planters are often used to separate a pedestrian zone from the roadway and prevent cars from driving onto the pavement. Long planters are suitable for enclosing café terraces or small areas. This restricts traffic while also decorating the surroundings with greenery.
How is a heavy planter delivered and positioned?
Concrete planters are heavy, so it is worth planning their location in advance – moving them later would be difficult. They are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment, and the largest models require a crane. The exact weight of each planter is stated in the product's technical data.
Can planters be matched with other outdoor furniture?
Yes. Concrete planters can be matched with concrete benches and waste bins in the same finish, while Cor-Ten planters go well with wooden equipment. Some planters belong to the same series as benches, so the space looks coherent.
Do you deliver and install planters?
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Before delivering a heavy planter, we will discuss access and the installation location.
