Though we rely on nature to help pollinate, humans can also help. Landscapers and business owners can choose pollinator-friendly commercial landscapes that invite animals who help with pollination. Designing pollinator-friendly commercial landscapes is rewarding and fun - continue reading to learn how you can design a beautiful, pollinator-friendly commercial landscape that attracts buzzing bees and the public to your building.

Solving plant health issues can be exhausting, as many problems mimic one another. For example, yellowing leaves can indicate underwatering and overwatering. While paying attention to the plant’s leaves and blooms is crucial, so is keeping an eye on the soil to ensure it’s healthy and draining properly. If your plant is exhibiting health issues and you’re unsure whether they’re soil-related, continue reading - we’ll discuss how to diagnose and solve poor soil conditions and how raised commercial planters can help.

Just as important as the plants you choose for your landscaping is creating outdoor spaces that drive guest engagement and help promote your brand and its recognition. Continue reading to learn why positive guest engagement is so important to your business and some tips for designing outdoor spaces that drive guest engagement for your commercial property.

Whether you manage a hotel, fitness center, condominium, restaurant, or any other commercial property with outdoor seating and recreational areas, you understand the importance of adding greenery and creating a comfortable, attractive outdoor area that appeals to customers. Continue reading to learn some tips for transforming your rooftop terrace, pool deck, and plaza with PolyMade’s custom commercial planters so you can elevate your property this spring, summer, and beyond.

Learning when to refresh vs. replace commercial planters can be overwhelming for a few reasons: knowing exactly when they need replacing and the cost associated with refreshes vs. replacements. Continue reading to learn when to refresh vs. replace your commercial planters so you can get the most out of your beautiful visual anchors surrounding your property.

Happy spring! It’s finally that time of year when plants and flowers that were dormant all winter start to bloom, trees start to bud, and the birds start chirping again while the sun warms us up a bit. Spring is a season of renewal, with new growth and life returning as winter melts away and temperatures warm. 

Public buildings, such as restaurants, apartment buildings, campuses, hotels, golf courses, and offices, frequently host guests, whether temporarily or long-term. You want your guests to get the most out of their experience, enjoying their time and navigating around your property with ease. Unfortunately, not all public spaces make it easy for the public to navigate, resulting in fewer customers and sales.

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.