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

Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? From family gatherings to big feasts and gift giving, this time of year, though chilly, is warm when surrounded by loved ones. Along with the holiday season come many days off from the office for celebrations and holiday breaks, allowing for a pause in work while focusing on the holiday season. 

Whether you own a commercial property, manage one, or work in the office, you’re likely currently in the process of planning work around the holiday season, marking your calendar with due dates for finalizing projects before the office closes. Tying up loose ends before the holiday season can create a big to-do list, but don’t forget to add prepping the office for the holidays!

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!

Tips for Keeping Plants Healthy While the Office is Closed

How often do you water your plants while you’re in the office? What about fertilizing them? If you’re unsure or haven’t cared for your commercial outdoor planters much, don’t worry - you can start caring for them now, and when you’re planning to be out of the office. Below are some tips for keeping your commercial outdoor plants healthy while the office is closed:

Start by Assessing Each Plant’s Needs

Do you have low-maintenance plants, like pothos, succulents, or trees? Or do you have more high-maintenance plants, like ferns or tropical plants, that require more attention? Before you close the office for the holidays, assess each plant’s needs and establish a plan. Research how much water they’ll need before you leave, how to keep their soil moist, and how much sunlight they require to flourish. Understanding your plants before you close the office will help you care for them so they stay healthy and lush while your office is closed.

Water Before Leaving

Do you have an automatic watering system for your commercial concrete planters? Do you take time to water them each day? Plants need water to survive, even low-maintenance ones like succulents, especially when you plan on being out of the office. After you’ve assessed each plant’s needs, water them accordingly before leaving. If you have an automatic watering system, set up a watering schedule for the days you won’t be in the office so plants stay hydrated.

Protect from Frosts

If you live in a part of the country that gets frequent or even rare frosts during late fall and throughout winter, you’ll need to protect the plants inside your extra-large commercial planters from frosts. Unless you have an insulated planter, plants inside a commercial planter are more likely to freeze than those planted directly in the ground. If you have commercial planter boxes on your business’s property, consider covering your plants to protect them from frost. Depending on how heavy or light or how difficult/easy it is to move your commercial planter, you can also relocate it to a different outdoor location to protect it from frost.

Why PolyMade Commercial Planters are Best for Your Plants & Commercial Space

Taking extra care of your potted plants outside of the office adds another task to your already long list, increasing stress in your routine. Whether your plants are hardy or require plenty of watering or protection against frosts, it’s just another thing to take care of. However, commercial outdoor planters from PolyMade take the stress out of worrying about plants while the office is closed, thanks to our unique commercial planters that protect plants from cold weather and help keep them moist.

PolyMade’s Outdoor Commercial Planters Provide Insulation

Commercial outdoor planters from PolyMade are crafted in the United States with a unique three-layer construction, enabling us to manufacture custom, large-scale planters for any space. The three distinct layers provide insulation, thermal stability, durability, and protection, something traditional commercial concrete planters can’t offer. Because our planters are insulated, they protect all plants from fluctuating temperatures and protect roots from temperature variations, ensuring your plants thrive.

PolyMade’s Customizable Commercial Planters Help Plants Retain Moisture

Closing the office for the holidays? If no one will be in the office for a week or two—or more—PolyMade’s customizable commercial planters help plants retain moisture, so you never have to worry if the soil will dry out. 

PolyMade’s Extra-Large Commercial Planters are Modular & Easier to Move

Thanks to lightweight materials and modular properties, our extra-large commercial planters are easier to move, allowing you to plan for severe or extreme weather. Whether your office is closing for a few weeks or you’re traveling for business, our lightweight planters can be moved more easily than traditional commercial planters. Plus, forklift pockets can be added to your customized planter to make moving even easier.

Let’s Build Your Customizable Commercial Planter Today

Do you envision planters around your property and don’t want to worry about how to care for your plants while you’re away from the office or when it’s closed? Trust PolyMade to bring your vision to life with extremely durable, customizable planters that will add elegance to your property. Your PolyMade planters will outlast the seasons regardless of severe weather or fluctuating temperatures. Our attentive support staff will guide you every step of the way, from project design to installation.

Our process is simple, beginning with shaping your piece, defining your specs, and choosing your colors, to the final step: customization options. Our team will work with you to create the perfect, lightweight planter regardless of size or design, and will assist with installation. Contact our team for more information about our lightweight, custom commercial planter boxes.