Planters

Check what the dimensions describe

Outside dimensions help you plan a position beside a path or doorway. Internal dimensions help determine root space and growing-medium volume. Tapered walls, thick sides or a raised base can make the difference substantial, so avoid calculating soil capacity from an exterior size alone.

The Anderson Teak rectangular planter is an example of a listing with an outside footprint to compare. Its drainage and internal capacity need confirmation before choosing it for a particular planting arrangement. A product photograph cannot settle those details.

Plan drainage and placement together

Check how excess water will leave the growing container and whether a decorative outer pot will collect it. Consider access for watering, the intended plant’s root space and the filled load where the container will stand. If you want a growing area over existing ground, compare raised beds as a different construction choice rather than assuming a planter and an open-bottom bed perform the same job.

Planters & Raised Beds Buying Guide →