Outdoor Planters, Window Boxes, and Obelisks

Whether you have a tiny urban balcony, a sprawling backyard, or an expansive garden, outdoor planters, window boxes, and obelisks power the ability to create a colorful and functional garden. These versatile and stylish decorative elements offer endless possibilities for transforming any garden into a visually appealing yet functional masterpiece.

What are the Benefits of Outdoor Planters, Window Boxes, and Obelisks for Outdoor Decor?

Incorporating window boxes, flower planters, and obelisks in the outdoor décor allows for creative expression while bringing nature to the doorstep. Some of the proven benefits of using these decorative elements include:

Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal

Outdoor planters, window boxes, and obelisks help add character to an outdoor living space. They can hold any plant arrangement that complements your home style and enhances its ambiance. Mixing various foliage types, flower colors, and textures can create a visual masterpiece with a harmonious blend of colors and textures. These decorative elements are usually filled with lush greenery, colorful flowers, and herbs to create a stunning display.

Design Flexibility

Outdoor planters, window boxes, and obelisks come in various styles, sizes, and materials. Some window boxes are small enough to fit on a window sill, while larger planters and obelisks require a spacious patio or a garden corner. The versatility gives homeowners a creative latitude to pick decorative elements that complement their home architecture and personal styles.

Seasonal Variety

These decorative elements easily lend themselves to seasonal transformations. They allow homeowners to grow vibrant annual flowers in spring and summer, switch to plants with beautiful foliage in autumn, and seasonal decorations in winter. Such versatility keeps the outdoor décor fresh and appealing all year.

Decor Tips for Outdoor Planters, Window Boxes, and Obelisks

Proper use of flower planters, window boxes, and obelisks helps create stunning and harmonious outdoor gardens.

Mix and Match

Combine different types of plants in the outdoor planters to create a visually engaging garden. Use plants with different textures, heights, colors, shapes, and variegation to add depth and intrigue to the outdoor space. Mixing trailing plants with tall upright varieties helps maximize the space while creating a lush, layered look.

Employ Height Variation

Incorporating obelisks and tall planters introduces vertical elements into the garden design. Such structures heighten the garden and diversify the selection to include climbing plants such as sweet peas, roses, and clematis. Strategic use of height variation creates layers within the outdoor décor. Add depth by placing the shorter planters in the foreground and the obelisks in the background.

Harness the Power of Grouping

Clustering planters and window boxes can help create a focal point in the outdoor garden while giving it a sense of cohesion. Consider grouping plants with similar characteristics, such as a color or usage, to create a theme or style. Placing planters systematically along walkways or the garden's edge helps define space while guiding traffic flow.

Outdoor Planters, Window Boxes, and Obelisks - FAQ's

What types of plants should be used in outdoor planters?

Popular plants that thrive in outdoor planters include flowering plants such as marigolds, petunias, and geraniums and herbs like rosemary and basil. Others include ornamental grasses, vegetables, succulents, and dwarf shrubs.

What sizes do window boxes come in?

Standard window boxes are available in many sizes, including 24", 30", 36", 42", 54", 60", and 72" long. We also offer custom sizes to fit unconventional window designs.

Do window boxes add more value to your home?

A well-designed and maintained window box adds to the home's visual appeal and can potentially increase the value of a home. However, the impact of a window box may depend on other factors, such as the home's overall condition and the local real estate.

Where should an obelisk be placed in a garden?

An obelisk is often placed at the garden's center, back, pathway, or entrance. Obelisks help create focal points and vertical interests in a garden.

What plants look good in an obelisk?

Plants with climbing or vining habits look good when trained on an obelisk. Plants that look good on an obelisk include climbing roses, clematis vine, morning glories, sweet peas, jasmine, honeysuckle, and Mandevilla vines.

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