Stylish, rugged and absolutely ideal for the urban garden, concrete pots are steadily growing in popularity among those whose green fingers are itching to add something new to their landscape design.
Concrete garden pots and planters are an affordable, and versatile potting solution. Whether you are new to gardening, or simply looking at alternative ways to pot your plants, concrete garden pots are well worth looking at.
Why are concrete pots the best pots for plants?
The pros far outweigh the cons, when it comes to selecting a concrete garden pot. One of the most glaring benefits is the fact that unless dropped, or given a heavy bump, they are pretty much indescribable.
Then there is the price factor. Although the price shouldn’t be the ultimate deciding factor, oftentimes, it is. These planters are exceptionally affordable for the design and the unwavering durability you can look forward to. For this reason alone, many opt for this pot.
Furthermore, the best garden pot manufacturer will ensure that the pot is weatherproof and unlikely to take a beating regardless of what the elements throw at it. When it comes to garden pot ideas, these are available in various shapes and sizes, making it quite easy for gardeners to find a concrete pot that fits in with the garden design and layout they have in mind.
Concrete pots are also remarkably environmentally friendly.
One of the main concerns in the gardening community, when it comes to these planters, is the effect that they will have on the plants. Generally, a concrete garden planter will have no harmful effect on the plants within it, so long as the pot is not immediately used after being made. Ideally, a concrete pot should be either hosed down or left in the rain, to prevent leaching from happening. But even if some leaching does occur, it is usually minimal.
In terms of the design and style of the pot, they are more than capable of holding their shape and their colour.
As with all things, where there are positives, there are naturally also going to be a few negatives that you should be aware of. In the case of concrete pots, the biggest downside is that the colour range is generally rather limited unless you opt to paint the pot. We have a wide range of colours to choose from or otherwise we can advise you on how to paint yur own designs onto your pots..
Concrete Pots Compared to Other Garden Pots
The best way to decide if the concrete pot is truly the best pot for plants in your garden is to compare it to the other options.
Concrete vs. Wood garden pots
There was once a time when wood planting boxes were the number one option. They have that rustic look, and fit in quite naturally with most landscaping designs.
The downside of this kind of planting pot is its durability. Where concrete is pretty solid and when properly installed, unlikely to break, the wood pot is known for its tendency to rot. Although new waterproof vanishes are constantly being used to coat wood used outdoors, over time, sometimes within just a few months, the wood can start to look unsightly and eventually begin showing signs of ageing and degeneration.
When prices are compared, concrete can be the more affordable of the two, because the price of wood has skyrocketed over the past few years.
Concrete vs. Plastic garden pots.
Plastic pots are without a doubt very affordable and they retain water fairly well. They are available in different colours and designs, and they easily fit in with most garden designs.
They are also, arguably, very durable, depending on the quality of the plastic used. But they are still not as durable as the concrete pot.
With enough time in the sun, or in freezing conditions, the plastic pot tends to become fragile and prone to cracking and breaking. Time outdoors also leads to the colour of the pot slowly fading, which tends to make the pot look untidy, especially if the colour fades only in certain places. That aged look might be loved by some, but many gardeners prefer neat looking pots. When this is the case, concrete is the best pots for plants.
Concrete vs. Metal
Although a metal pot is well-known for its ability to blend in with most garden ideas, it is not a very popular pot among landscapers. Metal pots require minimal maintenance, and they are available in different colours, but compared to the concrete option, metal pots are immensely expensive and not exactly as durable as you'd expect.
Just as the plastic pot will eventually become brittle, the metal pot will start to rust, not just from the rain, but from continuous watering. Often, metal pots are not thoroughly coated in a sealant, and the pot will begin to rust in places you cannot see. Joints quickly become weakened and one day, when the pot is lifted, the contents will drop out the bottom.
This is avoidable when the concrete garden planter is chosen. Concrete is poured into a mould, meaning the pot is equally strengthened, even those joints you cannot see. This ensures long term durability.
Concrete vs. Ceramic garden pots
Ceramic pots are sometimes also called clay pots, and they are easily the most commonly used type of planter. These days, although they can be used outdoors, many chose to rather use clay pots indoors, simply because they come in the most elaborate designs and dashing colours.
Unlike concrete pots, which are made to last and won’t easily crack or chip, the ceramic pot is prone to breaking because they are incredibly fragile. On top of this, they are also very expensive, because they are manufactured from pricey materials.
And unlike concrete pots, the ceramic cannot be left outdoors all year. They are vulnerable to the elements and extreme cold and heat can cause the pot to expand and contract, eventually causing cracks. It is not to say that concrete won’t crack, it is just far less likely to crack when left outside.
As a concrete pot supplier, we go that extra length, using great quality concrete, to manufacture unique pots that are easy to work with and fit in well with gardens of all kinds.
If you have any more questions, or suggestions please feel free to give us a call. We would love to hear from you.
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