raised planters on the porch and also some wall planters on upstairs balconies. I travel frequently and would really love to set up a watering system when the home is built that will ensure they are watered and also drainage so the water won't damage the house / patio. Any suggestions on ways to manage
to the planter. To answer your question about protecting the porch and/balcony. There are a few membranes and waterproofing applications which can be used within the construction of the planter. This allows any moisture or dampness to go into the ground and not into the wood. Wood treatments are also
Are the planters "flow-through planters", thus part of the stormwater management system for the building?
Flow-through planters are a great way to retain and filter stormwater during heavy downfalls, which help reduce the stormwater that enters the over-taxed sewer systems during peak storm events
if the planters will crack due to weather with time? was color added to the concrete of planters?
events. Planters of this design could easily serve this function as well as looking great.
concrete planters were not colored, but they were sacked to fill in the holes from the concrete pour. As the NW climate is moderate, there should not be excessive heating or cooling that would encourage the concrete to crack. In addition the concrete planters were designed with rebar to reduce the amount
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shapes of planter beds that compliment the house
Steps & planters alongside sloping driveway. Useful for mountain homes?
Sloped driveway - challenge to provide planting pockets that are easy to manage. A series of wide shallow steps alongside a sloping driveway with a series of build-in planters between the two.Squared design
built-in planters between the two.This design almost makes me wish I had a sloping driveway. It not only solves the problem of planting, but by incorporating a series of wide, shallow steps, the designer has made the journey on foot much more comfortable.The square and rectangular planters tie in with the
big with planters. Large planters add miles of curb appeal to this entry porch. The plants are canna and sweet potato vines.Browse Planters in the Products sectionMore:Plant Containers Head Into Quirky TerritoryDIY Project: Mobile Container Garden