Use Outdoor Planters to Define Your Outdoor Space

It’s no coincidence that many designers chose to use planters to frame a front door. The use of containers and plantings draws the eye, adds impact, and makes the most of a space. Placing them beside the entrance to your home transforms your front door into an impactful visual statement. In the same way, other outdoor spaces can benefit visually from the addition of some carefully thought-out planters. Keep reading for tips on how to add visual appeal, define your space, and create a cohesive outdoor look with planters.

Planters are a great way to define outdoor spaces and break up large areas into smaller sections with distinct uses. For example, using planters to divide a long narrow terrace into an area for dining and an area for lounging, separating an outdoor kitchen space from a children’s play area, or distinguishing the end of the driveway from the start of an outdoor patio area are all great ways to use planters outdoors to define your space. You may also wish to use planters to screen out unwanted views or add privacy. Placing planters against a fence or railing, or at the end of a shared patio or balcony can help block an unattractive view or just block sightlines to your neighbors. Placing a planter directly in front of a window or an outdoor sunbathing area can provide you with an extra degree of comfort inside or out.

Tall planters are great for privacy, but also consider using low planters filled with bamboo which grows quickly and creates a great visual screen.