Using outdoor planters is a great way to enhance the beauty of your garden, facade, or walkway. They could come in different styles, colors, and materials that match the surroundings. Even business establishments use hotel planters, restaurant planters, or any other types of commercial planters to make the place more presentable. Plants alone may look dull and out of style.

Choosing your outdoor planters may not be very easy. Perhaps the first important thing to consider is the material and one of the most commonly used is fiberglass.

Here are some reasons why many people choose fiberglass planters:

1. Durability is one of the main advantages of fiberglass planters. Unlike other materials like terracotta, fiberglass planters need no extra care because it can last for many years.

2. Fiberglass is lighter compared to other materials such as concrete and wrought iron. It is ideal for large planters because it will be easier to move them around. Its light weight makes it ideal for window boxes as well.

3. Fiberglass planters retain moisture better than any other materials, so you do not need to water your plants frequently. It is also frost-proof so it can be placed outside all year round.

4. Fiberglass can simulate the look of other materials like clay, stone, and terracotta. Most people cannot even distinguish that it’s made of fiberglass. Some commercial planters may look like authentic stone but when you touch it, you will be surprised to know that it is in fact made of fiberglass.

5. Because it can simulate the look of other materials, it becomes less expensive to buy fiberglass than the original ones.


Although fiberglass seems to be the perfect choice of material for your  commercial planters, you also have to consider the following:

1. It can be more expensive than some other materials though it is worth the investment because of its durability.

2. Small fiberglass planters must not be exposed to heavy winds because of its light weight.

3. It is important to ensure adequate drainage for fiberglass planters because it is usually non-porous.

Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some materials may sound ideal to other people but not to you.  So it is important to check how each material can benefit your garden, plants, home or building. Better yet, look for custom planters so that you are free to choose your own materials, size, color, or shape.