The Top 5 Easiest to Care for Outdoor Plants to Add to Your Commercial Planters
Maintaining indoor and outdoor plants throughout the office can be challenging, especially if they’re high maintenance. Flowers, shrubs, and trees all require sunlight and water, but how much they need daily depends on the individual plant, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to caring for them. Depending on where your plants are placed, how often they’re watered, and the type of planter they have, can affect how well they thrive.
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.
Top 5 Easiest to Care for Outdoor Plants
Whether you, your employee, or landscaper takes care of your company’s outdoor plants, some can be challenging if you don’t water them the correct amount or if they’re exposed to fluctuating temperatures. Below are the top five easiest to care for outdoor plants that will make you feel like you’ve got the greenest of green thumbs:
Flowering Plants
Flowering plants can be a beautiful addition to any commercial property, especially those with outdoor patios or seating areas for guests. Whether you’re adding commercial planters to a retail center, restaurant, hotel, or office, beautiful flowering plants add pops of color that all guests will enjoy.
Before you purchase any flowering plant from your local nursery, be sure to choose only tough flowering plants that are drought-tolerant and can withstand extreme temperatures. Depending on where your commercial space is located, your region likely has one or multiple of the following weather conditions: strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, droughts, freeze-thaw cycles, or snow. Examples of hardy flowering plants include cosmos, begonias, geraniums, zinnias, and more.
Greenery
Adding greenery to a commercial property is an elegant touch that often thrives with minimal effort. Greenery plants are one of the easiest to care for, thanks to several reasons: they are more tolerant of overwatering or underwatering compared to other plants, they don’t need frequent refertilization, they can often tolerate variable light conditions, and they are more resistant to developing diseases.
Examples of tolerant greenery are boxwood, juniper, snake plants, ferns, and coleus. They’re all very tolerant of temperature fluctuations, watering mistakes, and require less maintenance than most other types of plants. Your outdoor greenery will likely thrive, adding elegance to your property.
Herbs
Herbs are a beautiful addition to any outdoor space. They can also be great for restaurants, campuses, hotels, or apartment complexes that want to add a community herb garden or grow fresh herbs for recipes. Most herbs are easy to care for, often requiring less watering and maintenance than many other types of plants. Some great options for adding herbs to your outdoor commercial planter include rosemary, thyme, mint, chives, or sage. Though adding herbs to an outdoor planter is a great idea, you’ll need to ensure you plant them in a food-safe planter.
Ornamental Grasses
Planting ornamental grasses in your outdoor planters adds color and texture to your property, attracting customers to your space. Ornamental grasses grow easily in outdoor planters, often requiring less maintenance than many other potted plants. Most ornamental grasses thrive in outdoor planters, withstanding occasional freezes and droughts. Great ornamental grasses that are hardy for any region include blue fescue, pampas, and blue oat grass.
Succulents
Succulents are among the most fascinating plants thanks to their ability to store water in their roots or leaves. Not only do succulents look great, adding a touch of green or pops of color to any commercial property, but they can also shift their color depending on temperature and sunlight exposure. Because succulents store water in their roots, leaves, or stems, they’re great options for regions that experience hot, dry weather or for outdoor planters that are exposed to a lot of sunlight. Some great succulent options include aloe vera, jade, agave, and prickly pear.
How to Help Plants Thrive
Of course, how well your outdoor plants thrive depends on several factors, including how often you water them, how well they’re fertilized, how much sunlight they receive, and the type of outdoor planter they’re planted in. Below are some ways to help your outdoor plants thrive:
Use a high-quality soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich
Add mulch to retain moisture
Give the right amount of light based on the plant type
Move outdoor plants inside or under a protective cover to protect from heavy rainfall, snow, or frost
Don’t overfeed
Not all plants are created equal; some require minimal sunlight and less water, while others prefer over 6 hours of direct sunlight and frequent watering. A great way to help all outdoor plants thrive is to plant them in a PolyMade commercial planter.
Why PolyMade’s Custom Commercial Planters are Superior
PolyMade’s commercial outdoor planters are custom-made and differ from traditional commercial planters in many ways. For one, they’re handmade in the United States, ensuring quality and careful attention to detail. They also feature a three-layer construction for durability and insulation, and are never made from molds like many other outdoor planters. Below are some of the many ways our custom planters stand out from the rest:
Branding & signage options for personalization
Large planters - no size or quantity limitations
They’re modular, allowing for easier shipping and installation
They’re entirely customizable, including the paint finishes, engravings, text, or full-color artwork
Installation support
Thermal stability
Decorative styling
They’re chip, fade, and crack-resistant
Lightweight - most weigh 6 lbs per cubic foot
Excellent drainage
Our custom commercial planters are also food-safe certified for farm-to-table concepts, making them an excellent option for restaurants or community gardens.
Let’s Build Your Customizable Commercial Planter Today
PolyMade’s planters are the most durable commercial planters, and we can bring your vision to life as we build a planter that adds 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: from shaping your piece, defining your specs, choosing your colors, and finalizing customization options, we’ll work directly with you every step of the way. Our team will 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 that help plants thrive.
