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The Pot Company’s Guide to Planters
When decorating your home plant pots are often an afterthought, but choosing the right
planters can set the theme of your property by either subtly complimenting its features
or even creating a striking focal point. In recent years the search for garden planters has
become more and more complex, gone are the days of a quick trip to a garden centre
with one or two choices available. The planter market is saturated and consumers are
bombarded with a huge choice of materials and finishes.
Leading supplier of garden planters and features, The Pot Company, offer a wide variety of materials and the sales
team are more than happy to guide customers through the available options. From rustic planters suited to character
properties to sleek and contemporary styles for the more modern home, customers can find the perfect planter for that
finishing touch to any outdoor space at The Pot Company.
^ Terracino
^ Clayfibre
^ Corten Steel
^ Fibreglass
Terracino is fired in highpowered gas kilns to a
much higher temperature
than standard Terracotta,
and as a result boasts frost
resistance up to -40 °C.
The hand finished range
has a warm, natural feel
and is available in a wide
range of designs and sizes
which range from 10100cm in diameter. This
classic Tuscan look lends
itself well to the majority
of properties and the
updated manufacturing
techniques also make it a
reliable option. Its durable
credentials, versatility
and timeless look make it
a popular choice amongst
customers.
These eco-friendly faux
lead planters have a
traditional and authentic
look yet represent
excellent value for
money. Manufactured
from recycled materials,
Clayfibre production
requires only 10% of the
energy used for ceramic
and plastic equivalents. The
planters are lightweight
enough to be easily moved
before planting and
will weather gently and
realistically resulting in an
attractive faux-lead patina.
The range includes boxes,
troughs and cylinders in a
range of designs with the
most popular being the
classic Georgian panelled
Chelsea Design.
Due to its endless life span
and extraordinary strength
Corten Steel’s original
use was re-inforcing
bridges. Starting out as a
blue steel, as soon as it’s
exposed to the elements
it will naturally weather
and develop a rich eye
catching finish. The rust
provides a protective seal
making these planters
virtually indestructible.
The warm industrial feel
is very on trend at the
moment, and Corten Steel
was a prominent feature in
an award winning garden
at the Chelsea Flower
Show this year. The Pot
Company’s Corten Steel
is hand crafted in Europe
and is available in boxes,
cylinders and troughs, with
bespoke sizes also available.
Fibreglass is a popular
choice for consumers
wanting a high quality
contemporary look in
a lightweight material.
Durable, frost resistant
and easy to wipe clean this
planter is ideal for internal
or external use. The Pot
Company’s Fibreglass
is available in a range of
colours and, rather than
being painted, the colour is
added during the formation
of the raw fibreglass, this
manufacturing process
means that the planter
will keep its colour even
if knocked or scuffed. To
add further reliability it
has also been reinforced at
the corners. This range is
available in boxes, cylinders
and troughs in an extremely
wide range of sizes
including large statement
pieces.
Planter Tips (in a separate box if space allows)
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For a roof terrace or a balcony Fibrestone or Fibreglass are the perfect lightweight option.
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Clayfibre is ideal for customers wanting an eco-friendly container.
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If your planter will be exposed to strong winds a non-tapered shape will be the least likely to blow over.
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If you’re concerned about frost Terracino, Fibreglass and Ironstone all have very good frost resistant properties.
In addition to planters, The Pot Company also offer burners, wood storage and water features.
For more information, visit www.thepotco.com or call a member of their sales team on 01892 890 353.