Have you ever cared for your plants only to discover they’ve been overwatered? Whether they have a green thumb or not, nearly everyone has overwatered an indoor or outdoor plant. It’s easy to do, whether you’re caring for a newly planted outdoor plant or giving it a bit of extra water to make up for the extremely hot temperatures and sunshine it gets during the summer months. Regardless, overwatering is dangerous, leading to root rot and even death.

PolyMade’s commercial planters are the perfect addition to any commercial space, long-term or temporary. Continue reading to learn why PolyMade’s commercial planters are a smart choice for temporary or leased properties.

No two plants are the same—and neither are commercial planters—and they all require different care, including watering, fertilization, soil, and sunlight. If you’re considering adding commercial planters around your building or need to update your outdoor plants, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn about the best plants for sun, shade, and mixed exposure to help your outdoor plants flourish.

If you’ve ever cared for an outdoor plant, whether at work or in your home garden, you understand how tricky it can be to ensure the plant has the correct amount of sunlight, water, and ideal soil conditions to thrive. This task is made even more difficult if the plant is in an outdoor planter, especially if it’s inside a standard, big-box store commercial planter that’s not designed to help plants flourish.

Continue reading to learn how easy the process of adding custom-made planters to your commercial property is. We’ll explain PolyMade’s process of choosing and installing custom-made planters that are sure to attract passersby and appease guests and clients, all while leaving a lasting impression.

Plants can grow in the ground or in planters, provided they have rich soil, sunlight, and water. However, just because a plant can grow in both conditions doesn’t mean the plant is thriving. Commercial planters and in-ground landscaping vary significantly, with numerous differences that impact a plant’s health and its ability to flourish.

Whether you’re a landscaper responsible for maintaining plants inside the planters or an employee tasked with caring for the plants surrounding the office, you understand how a slight overwatering or too much direct sunlight can wreak havoc on plants. If you’re struggling to keep plants healthy year-round, continue reading for some maintenance tips for plant longevity, so you can enjoy plants without the hassle of constantly replacing them.

Employees thrive in a comfortable atmosphere, and design in the workplace is something that can boost or decline employee productivity. According to Harvard Business Review, studies have proven that employees exposed to greenery experience improved efficiency. If you want your office’s productivity levels to increase, continue reading to learn how greenery both inside and outside an office boosts productivity and overall morale. 

Did you know there’s another great way to add a visual anchor to your commercial space? Commercial planters, especially customized ones, can serve as visual anchors in your building’s design, including complementing your color scheme, aesthetic, and much more. Continue reading to learn more about the art of custom planters and how they can enhance your building’s design.

When we say we build custom planters tailored to each client, we mean there are no limitations and infinite possibilities when we work with our clients, as we bring each unique vision to reality. PolyMade goes beyond the typical custom planter supplier; our design-driven customization process offers landscapers and architects a level of creative control that most manufacturers don’t provide. Instead of using the same off-the-shelf planters seen on every project, you can create pieces that are truly tailored to your site and design intent.

Luckily, some plants are easy to care for in commercial planters. From flowers to shrubs and trees, we’ve curated a summary of the top five easiest-to-care-for plants in your outdoor commercial planter. Continue reading to discover which plants are easiest to care for and how you can help your plants thrive year-round.

So how do metal, wood, concrete, and fiberglass planters perform? And how do they compare to PolyMade’s custom commercial planters? Keep reading to learn how PolyMade’s custom commercial planters outperform metal, wood, concrete, and fiberglass planters.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.