Large outdoor planters are a fantastic way to elevate the appeal of your commercial property, especially in Ontario. These versatile features can make a big impact. They can highlight your property’s entrance, serve as a creative canvas for seasonal plant displays, and even allow you to test out new plant varieties. With large outdoor planters, you have the flexibility to refresh your landscape with each season — without the commitment required for traditional garden beds.

When planning your container garden in Ontario, there are a few essential factors to consider for optimal results.

Considerations For Using Large Outdoor Planters

First is size. Think: proportion and presence. How large is the entrance, and the entire building for that matter? A gallon-sized pot in front of a corporate headquarters makes a weak impression — the entrance needs a lot more pot and plant. On the other hand, a planter should not overwhelm an entrance or hinder accessibility.

Also, there are the planter contents to consider, and the balance within the container: height of plants, color variation, textures and so on. The eye should be drawn up, down, and around the planter for a complete visual experience. For example, you wouldn’t want a planter with only marigolds or one specific plant. Mix it up.

As for plant combination, containers offer commercial property owners the ideal opportunity to be adventurous within boundaries. You can test a new plant, try out a daring color, and experiment with combinations.

Planters are the perfect laboratory. You can unbutton your usual style and try something new without spending the investment on an entire landscape bed.
Here are four ways that large outdoor planters can make an immediate statement on your Ontario commercial property.  

Mark An Entry

The entrance of your commercial property is, by nature, a focal point. All eyes are on the entry. You make a distinct impression when you mark the entrance of your commercial building, whether a retail establishment or office, with a vibrant, interesting planter brimming with colorful blooms and textured plants.

For one, you show people that you take the time to care for your property, and you want to welcome those who visit.

Also, the entrance is an opportunity to make a statement. You can define your style by the type of planter you choose — and there is a range of materials, from fiberglass to reclaimed wood.

Introduce On-Trend Plants & Colors

Planters are a perfect opportunity to try the latest plant varieties and to incorporate new colors into your landscape palette. Containers act as temporary landscape beds: You can test new types of plants without committing to putting them into the ground.

You may decide that you like a variety in your planter and want to incorporate it into more permanent landscaped spaces. Use your containers to experiment — they’re an open invitation to be bold.

Change With Ontario Seasons

Keep your Ontario landscape relevant and updated all year long with decorative planters that change with the season. You can easily switch out the material inside containers — again, they act as mini landscape beds that give you the flexibility to immediately infuse your property with summer blooms, fall color, and holiday arrangements.

Brighten Up Monotone Landscapes

There are times of the year when the landscape can feel dull — like during mid-summer when commercial properties’ focus on keeping grass and plants watered and looking healthy and later, in the fall, when the thrill of pumpkins and mums are gone and snow is on its way. Because planters are essentially mini garden beds that you can quickly change out and refresh in a day, you can infuse entrances with fresh color and style.

Make A Difference With Large Outdoor Planters

Container plantings are the most cost-effective way to inject your commercial landscape with vibrant colors, new plant varieties and seasonally appropriate plant arrangements that make a statement at an entrance. Let’s talk more about the creative opportunities planters can represent for your Ontario landscape. Call us any time at 519-661-6895, or fill out this simple contact form and we’ll get in touch with you.