Have the wooden standing planters that you DIYed fallen apart at the seams? Are you not looking forward to the time and effort spent on designing and building a gorgeous garden going to waste? Then consider a long metal planter for your garden’s design!

There are countless benefits to using Corten Steel planters for your next garden project, from appearance to utility. Whether you are a professional landscaper or hobbyist gardener, metal planters can help keep your plants contained and protected as you build a gorgeous landscape – order yours today!

The Utility Benefits of a Long Metal Planter

A corten steel planter with a variety of hydrangeas inside, set by a small water feature

How much time do you spend maintaining your garden and planter boxes? Wooden boxes can require a great deal of work to prevent them from falling apart, and even at their best, they might not meet your landscaping and gardening needs. When discussing the benefits of a metal planter box, the utility of the container is likely your first priority.

Low Maintenance

If you’ve built or bought wooden garden planters, you may have been pleased at first by their natural aesthetic – but nature quickly takes over, leading rot or fungus to damage the planter. These issues require you to spend hours applying and re-applying varnish or sealant – wouldn’t it be easier to have a high-quality metal planter impervious to this kind of damage?

High Durability

Ceramic planters often need to be moved inside before hailstorms to prevent cracking and damage, leading to the stress of lugging around heavy containers full of dirt and water. But steel planters can stand up against all of the worst weather that hits, sturdy enough not to be blown over by wind and strong enough for hail to bounce off harmlessly.

Pest Protection

Termites and ants can infest wooden planters, leading to the need to use harsh chemicals or treatments to clear out the infestation. This can threaten the health of your plants or even that of your pets and family! With a long metal planter, your garden is far safer from pests like insects and rodents, which can’t gnaw through the Corten steel exterior.

These utility benefits make metal planters a strong choice for your home and business needs, containing your plants in a beautiful and functional planter. But utility isn’t everything; after all, planters are made to hold your most beautiful and distinctive plants. So, what can these long metal planters do for your aesthetics?

The Aesthetic Benefits of a Long Metal Planter

Beyond the use and performance benefits of this kind of planter, you can also enjoy the benefits of a beautiful metal exterior that can age in place. From modern aluminum to rustic Corten steel, bringing a metal material adds texture and distinction to your garden’s space.

Metal is an incredibly versatile material that can be customized to provide dozens of shapes, sizes, and styles to your garden bed. From the long metal planters above to circular planters or even garden edging, your garden can have an elegant mixture of natural and manufactured materials that draw the eye to your most prized flora. Plantercraft’s metal options include two distinctive varieties:

pink flowers spilling from a corten steel planter

Aging Corten Steel

Metal planters have the fringe benefit of an aging exterior. Corten steel is a high-quality material that develops a rust-colored patina as it weathers, building a more resistant surface and a distinctive appearance. This orange-brown coloring can provide a bright and attractive foundation to your blooming flowers, complimenting and accentuating your garden bed.

black steel planter beside stairs

Powder-Coated Aluminum

Aluminum is a high-durability and lightweight material that is one of the most popular in aeronautics and boats—and now it can serve your landscape needs! This easier-to-maneuver material is waterproof and resistant to corrosion. It can be powder-coated in a range of colors to improve the aesthetic and durability of your garden’s container.

Your outdoor aesthetics often attract and showcase your home or business, providing your visitors with a strong impression. Make sure this impression is as brave and bold as you are! If you’re looking for how to use these planters best, check out our gallery for inspiration.

Enjoy a Brilliant New Landscape with Long Metal Planters!

Metal planters from Plantercraft can create a brand-new gardening experience! Professionals and homeowners alike can create an outdoor space that is more inviting and comfortable with materials like aluminum and Corten Steel while also reducing maintenance costs and upkeep. Our store provides easy tools to find the exact shape and size of planters that will fit your space and fulfill all of your aesthetic and utility needs.

Take your first step into a new landscape by ordering a custom outdoor planter box from us! We would love to see your garden given a makeover, so don’t forget to follow us on social media and share your favorite planters. We can’t wait to see how you use our metal planters – can you?