What's the Difference Between Circle and Special-Order Square-Top Planters?

Not sure which planter top you need? Curious why there are two different types? Keep reading to find out!

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What's a Circle Top Planter?

A Circle Top planter is designed so that plant pots rest right inside the circular cut-outs, making it easy to add, remove, and replace plants! The circle diameter is 6.2", sized to fit most plastic 2.5 qt-1 gal. plant pots from major home improvement or garden retailers.

We also include plastic growers' pots with each planter, so you can take it to the store to match pot sizes or plant your own flowers in it! The inside of the planter body is hollow, with drainage holes at the bottom.

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What's a Custom Order Square-Top (or Rectangle-Top) Planter?

A custom-order Square or Rectangle Top planter is designed for traditional large-planter planting. Large planters are usually not filled entirely with soil (that would take quite a lot!) Instead, space fillers are used to fill the bottom 1/2 to 2/3 of the planter. There are commercial options, such as sand, rocks, or dirt, available for purchase outside of SelectSpace, but anything that allows drainage and won't decompose will work.

When using these special-order cut-outs, we've found it helpful to use a barrier layer between the filler and the soil to keep the soil in place, such as landscaping cloth, cheesecloth, or even several sheets of newspaper. Then add your soil and plants!

The square is 6.75”x 6.75,” and the rectangle is 7”x 31". The inside of the planter body is hollow, and there are drainage holes at the bottom.

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Why does SelectSpace sell two different types of Planter Tops?

We want to make sure our customers can get what they need! Most hotels, restaurants, and municipalities need the convenience of simply grabbing some plants from their local store and setting them inside the circular cut-outs because of time constraints, rough weather, or the need to disassemble/reassemble them often. The Circle Tops are especially useful for those with 'brown thumbs'... It's easy to replace any plants that die! Or, a lot of people use artificial plants in them too, your secret is safe with us :) )

Others need the special order Square/Rectangle tops due to the types of plants they want to use (some plants just don't do well in 1 gal. pots) and how they want to arrange them. Using these planters gives you more room to be creative and your plants more room to grow!

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Have any more questions about planters? Need help deciding which SelectSpace components will best fit your space? Request a quote now, and we will be happy to answer questions and give recommendations!