How do I choose the right Corten steel planter? 4 practical tips

Geroba offers a wide range of Corten steel planters. To choose the right planter, here are some tips that will make your choice easier.

What Shape Should My Planter Have?

Create the garden of your dreams with Geroba. We offer planters in various shapes and sizes. From square to round, rectangular to conical.

We even have herb planters to grow your own herbs. How about a vase-shaped planter? It is very trendy and takes up little space.

Or create a beautiful arrangement with rectangular planters filled with colourful flowers. Place a round planter on a pedestal, wall or table and add a beautiful plant for a colourful accent.

In our extensive collection, you will certainly find the right planter for your garden. Let your imagination run free and combine endlessly.

Prefer a custom-made planter? No problem. We are happy to take up the challenge and make your garden a real eye-catcher. Click here for more information about custom-made planters.

Ask yourself whether you want to emphasise the plant or the planter. If you want the planter to be the focal point, choose a special shape such as the Ronda, Vaso or Conica.

If the plant itself is more of an eye-catcher in your garden, choose a more neutral shape. Also take the other elements in your garden into account.

If you have a sleek, modern garden, a rectangular or square planter is often the best choice. If your garden is more playful, you can opt for a more creative shape.

Which Dimensions or Size Should My Corten Steel Planter Have?

Several factors determine the dimensions of a planter. Naturally, the size mainly depends on the plant that will be placed in it.

Plants need sufficient space for their roots to develop properly and for enough potting soil to be added. It is also important to consider proportions. A plant or tree with a wide crown should be placed in a planter that is proportionate to its size.

Planters can also serve as garden dividers. In that case, a long planter is often the best choice. For example, the Artesa 90x30x80 cm is a very practical and popular Corten steel planter for use as a partition in your garden or on your balcony.

Which Base for My Corten Steel Planter?

All plants need drainage. That is why all our Corten steel planters have drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can escape.

In some situations, a full bottom is not necessary, especially for very large planters.

If you do not want to fill the entire planter with potting soil, we can also manufacture a custom planter with a raised bottom.

Do I Want to Move My Corten Steel Planters?

In some gardens it can be useful to move a planter. In that case, wheels can be fitted underneath the planter.

The type of wheels depends on the size and weight of the planter.

For companies and public authorities that need to move large planters, we can design the planters so they can be moved using a pallet truck or forklift.

Have you been able to make a choice based on this information? Then request your quote today.

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What size should my Corten steel planter be?

Several factors determine the dimensions of the planter. Of course, the size mainly depends on the plant you are going to pot in it. Plants need space so that the roots can develop properly and there is enough potting soil in the planter. Also consider the proportions. A plant or tree with a wide crown should be placed in a planter that is in proportion.

Planters are not only aesthetically attractive, they can also serve to separate part of the garden. In that case it is best to choose a long planter. For example, the Artesa 90x30x80cm is a very practical and popular Corten steel planter to use as a divider in your garden or on your balcony. It also gives you the privacy you need.

Which base for my Corten steel planter?

All plants need drainage. That is why all our Corten steel planters have holes in the base so the water can drain away. In some cases a base is not needed. This is mainly the case with very large planters. If you do not want to fill the whole planter with potting soil, we can also make a planter with a raised base.

Do I want to move my Corten steel planters?

In some gardens it can be handy to move the planter. Wheels are then fitted under it. The type of wheels depends on the size and weight of the planter. For companies and public authorities that want to move large planters, they can be designed so they can be moved with a pallet truck or forklift.

Has this helped you make a choice? Then request your quote now!