Shineco Wooden Windmill Planter in Natural Finish

Choose Right Size of Planter or Pot

Plants need to be in the correct size of planter, and as they grow, they need a larger planter in order for their roots to have plenty of room. One would think, “Why not just start out with a large planter, so I don’t have to buy several different planters for one plant?  The bigger the planter or flower pot, the more soil it takes, which will require more water.  Your plant won’t be big enough to drink the water, so the excess moisture will cause root rot which may end up killing your beautiful plant.  


If you planter or flower pot is too small, there is no room left for the roots to spread out, so they will eventually choke themselves to death and kill the plant.

Drainage is also an important factor when selecting a flower planters or flower pots. If the water cannot drain, then your plants will be in soil that is too wet which is often the reason for mold and mildew growing in your flower containers. 

Types of Planters

Before you purchase your planters, you should know about the various types and which ones are best for your plants, and maybe the environment.  There are unique, cute, whimsical  planters for indoors and outdoors. 

Iron and Metal 

Wrought iron is durable but it does rust easily.  Metals are not porous and get hot quickly which means drying out the soil fast.  


One cute idea is a DIY Colander Planter. 

Terra Cotta-Clay

Pourous and easily breakable. Heavy.  Soak in water before you use them, otherwise they will soak up moisture for potting soil. 

Wood

Inexpensive, light weight.  Depending on the type of wood, these last a year or two before they start rotting or damaged by the elements and insects.  Cedar and teak woods and redwoods are the best for durability, rot and insect resistance.

Wooden planters are nice and attractive. However, you need to know how to care for them and prepare them for your plants.

Coconut

Bamboo