Choosing planters for terraces and balconies

1. Start with weight

Planter, soil and water together add up to a serious load on balconies and terraces. Fiberclay planters are far lighter than concrete and stone, which reduces that load and makes them easy to move.

2. Size for the plant

Match the planter to the root volume. Olive, ficus and citrus trees need wide, deep bodies; lavender, rosemary and seasonal flowers suit smaller sizes. The size table on each MOGRA series page helps.

3. Do not skip drainage

Standing water outdoors harms both plant and planter. Keep the drainage hole clear and add a gravel layer at the bottom. In winter, small feet under the planter help water run off.

4. Choose colour with the space

• Beige, sand and mink feel calm against light floors and white facades.
• Anthracite, lead grey and black create contrast with wood and dark floors.
• Several sizes of one series used together give an ordered, deliberate composition.

5. Plan for wind and sun

On high floors, wind can tip tall, narrow planters. Choose wide-based forms there. Fiberclay resists UV, so it keeps its colour on sunny terraces for years.

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