GRC Planter Boxes (glass reinforced concrete)
GRC Planter Boxes have the advantage of a larger planter with increased strength and decreased weight.
Timber planter boxes
Timber planter boxes have architectural qualities that are not easily obtained by other materials. Some timber planter boxes can be assembled on site or even home made.
Concrete planter boxes
Concrete planter boxes are long lasting and are suited to commercial applications. As mentioned above lightweight concrete planters are now reinforced with fibre glass rather than steel mesh, this helps cut back on weight but also removes the element of corrosion where this is a consideration.
Planter Box Liners
Planter Box Liners are an essential element with any planter box. A proper Butyl Liner membrane will protect the planter box from moisture and deterioration.
Planter Box drainage
Planter Box drainage needs to be considered. All planter boxes will need some from of drainage, in a home garden this may be simple, however in a courtyard, on a deck or in commercial applications proper drainage and connection to recycling or waste water pipes may be required.
Window Planter Boxes
Popular throughout Europe for many years window planter boxes are having a resurgence in Australia.
Many Cafes and inner city terrace houses are using window boxes for not only great displays of annual plants but also for growing herbs and ferns. |