PolyMade Insights

Josh Eliseuson Josh Eliseuson

4 Reasons Why Traditional Commercial Planters Crack Under Pressure

Keeping your commercial property looking its best includes maintaining the exterior, like mowing the grass, removing weeds, and caring for your commercial planters. Unfortunately, some commercial property owners settle for big-box planters or others made from heavy, unreliable materials that will inevitably crack under pressure. Fortunately, PolyMade has a solution for all commercial properties: our custom commercial planters that won’t crack under pressure.

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Josh Eliseuson Josh Eliseuson

Add Value to Your Property with Custom Planters

How many personal touches does your commercial property have? Do you have signage outside and inside your building? Do you have carefully decorated rooms, patios, or an entryway? Do you tailor your decor for the seasons? Whatever your brand’s style, did you know that you can add value to your commercial property with custom planters?

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Josh Eliseuson Josh Eliseuson

Holiday Plant Care Tips for Your Commercial Planters While the Office Is Closed

Keeping the office cared for while the doors are locked during the holidays, whether for a few days or weeks, can involve several tasks: opening cabinets to prevent frozen pipes, applying de-icing agents, setting voicemails and away messages, finalizing payroll and vendor payments, and more. Don’t forget to add caring for your plants to your list - they’ll need some TLC while you’re out. Continue reading to learn how to keep plants healthy while you’re out of the office this holiday season!

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Josh Eliseuson Josh Eliseuson

Why the Right Commercial Planter Is Key to Long-Lasting Perennials

Whether you’re in the midwestern, northern, southern, or western region of the United States, odds are you experience fluctuating temperatures this time of year, hindering your outdoor potted plants. Commercial outdoor planters contain beautiful arrangements, most often perennials that should grow back year after year. However, having a poor commercial planter mixed with fluctuating temperatures can wreak havoc on your plants. Continue reading to learn some tips for keeping perennials coming back year after year so you can enjoy your beautiful arrangements time and time again.

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Josh Eliseuson Josh Eliseuson

Tips for Choosing Planters that Align With Your Brand & Aesthetic

With modern modular planter systems, there’s a better way to achieve large-scale, high-impact designs without the burden of excess weight. These planters are engineered for both aesthetics and practicality, offering the same bold presence as heavy materials, without the logistical headaches.

In this article, we’ll explore the disadvantages of using overly heavy planters for large-scale projects and highlight the advantages of choosing lightweight, modular alternatives, from easier installation to long-term flexibility.

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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

Think Big, Stay Light: Why Modular Planters are Better Than Heavy Ones

If you’ve ever visited a business or home that had large planters inside and outside their properties, you’ve probably wondered how heavy they must be. Some planters can be upwards of 2,000 lbs, depending on the material and size of the planter. These massive planters can be beautiful, but they should be lightweight, and a heavy one is completely unnecessary.

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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

How Adding Custom-Made Planters Results in Environmental Benefits

How would you rate your carbon footprint? Would you say that your commercial business helps or hurts our environment? Would you say that your home and family choose cleaners or vehicles that protect or harm the environment? Whatever your answer is, odds are you care about the environment and take small steps to help improve it, whether by shutting the faucet off when brushing your teeth, switching to electronic options for your company's snail mail, or limiting the use of vehicles that require gasoline.

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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

Why PolyMade's Planters Outlast the Seasons

Can you believe it’s already fall, and winter is right around the corner? Before you know it, we’ll be swapping the fall decorations for holiday ones, grabbing thicker coats and gloves, and winter weather will arrive. Whether you live in Kansas City or across the country, each season brings different weather: warm summers, cool falls, crisp winters, and mild springs.


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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

Attracting Customers with Commercial Landscaping

A growing number of US consumers are shopping online instead of traveling to stores. Therefore, brick-and-mortar retailers need to be more creative about attracting customers, providing them with an experience worth the time spent in their cars and inside stores.

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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

Container Gardening: Breathe New Life Into Hotel Balconies

Many people would pay a premium rate for a hotel room that boasts a private balcony. But many hotel room balconies are ultimately nothing more than an enclosed, sun-bleached space with little aesthetic panache or personality to speak of.

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Brian De La Torre Brian De La Torre

Customizing Your PolyMade Planter

Virtually any establishment could use more plants on its premises. Plants provide a natural element to your space that’s proven to make people happier. 

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