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Why use deck planters for railing?
Adding a deck to your garden can add considerable value to your house, in much the same way as a good kitchen attracts potential buyers, so does decking. There is something very appealing about the idea of sitting outside, eating and socializing and sitting on a deck is far more comfortable than a towel on the lawn. Whilst you are sitting there admiring your garden, it is even more pleasant if the deck itself can be a source of pleasure in regards to looking at beautiful plants or flowers. Many householders build a deck with railing round it as the deck is raised and a railing makes the deck safe whilst also adding interest. Rather than, take up a lot of space on the deck itself with planters, a good option is deck planters for railing, which actually fit on the deck railing, adding interest and color.
Types of deck planters for railing
Depending on the type of railing you have round your deck, there are a variety of deck planters for railing available, in a range of styles, colors and materials. The basic premise is that these planters sit astride the railing, so you need to make sure you choose a planter that is the correct size for your type of deck railing. It is a bit like having window boxes, but the window ledge is your railing. The benefit of the planter that slips over the railing, using a groove to fix it on, is no nails, screws or other fixings are required, so it is quick to install these types of deck planters for railing. This style of planter tends to be made from resin or plastic and is available in green, terracotta, white, bronze, black and red. They are generally available in two sizes, to fit a standard 2 x 4 railing, width 3-1/2 "or a 2 x 6 railing, width 5-1/2". The alternative deck planters for railing are troughs fitted into a decorative antique-style powder-coated steel frame, with adjustable metal brackets that fit on railings or walls.
Availability of deck planters for railing
These types of planter are available in limited styles from garden centers, but you will find more variety if you choose a planter specialist supplier. You can expect to pay around $35 for the deck planters for railing with the saddle groove fixings and from $70 to $90 for the steel planters with brackets, which are also self watering. You can use deck planters for railings to add scent as well as color to your outdoor dining experience, and they are great for planting herbs near to the kitchen. These planters are easy to maintain as they are at a good height, great for those with a bad back, and do a lot to soften the linear look of your deck railing.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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