A Rustic Garden Blog

Cast iron garden pots are the perfect container for planting flowers or shrubs.  The variety of shapes and styles of cast iron garden urns out there is nearly endless.

The heavy weight ensures it will be a durable garden planter and cast iron can be coated to match any color of decor.  When searching for the perfect garden pot it won’t take long to discover that cast iron often will be the best choice.

There are many places to find planters and urns for your porch or garden.  Most of the flower planters you can find in the big box stores end up being plastic or fiberglass.  When purchasing these types of materials consumers often feel like they are getting a discount planter.  In reality the short lifetime of these cheap containers will mean you will need to buy a new planter every spring.

Cast iron garden urns could the most durable material out there today.  Even concrete flower planters will freeze and thaw in colder climates and eventually crumble and crack.  If you are looking for a decorative flower container that you would like to last decades rather than months, a cast iron garden planter could be the best choice out there today.

I have two large cast iron garden urns on each side of the driveway at my home.  They have been in place for several years and the paint had started to fade.  Last weekend I finally got around to painting the urns with a new finish. 

My wife Mary and I live in a 1920’s era classic home and we also painted the house last fall.  With the porches and trim being a new coffee bean color, the garden planters look great with the same finish.  Like anything made of iron the cast iron urns will eventually fade and rust, but a fresh coat of paint every three or four years will keep your garden urns looking sharp.

When you decide to purchase a large garden planter you are making an investment that will add to your landscape for decades.  Setting up the new centerpiece of your yard properly will ensure it remains intact for a lifetime. 

A large garden urn that could weigh 500 lbs or more creates quite a footprint.  It is often best to pour a small square concrete foundation to prevent sinking during the wet seasons.  During this process many homeowners choose to anchor their cast iron urn as well.  By setting a threaded steel rod in the center of the concrete pad you will be able tighten a washer and nut down through the drainage hole.  This will keep your investment in place and sitting level.

It seems that spring has finally arrived and it is time to start planting flowers.  Some flowers that work well in a large garden urn would be wave petunias and dragon wing begonias.  For a contrast of color you can add a few sweet potato vines.  All of these flowers will enjoy lots of sunlight.

When choosing a container for planting there are many options but cast iron urns often work best because they will endure the elements and give an antique look that will fit in with any décor.  Planting flowers can be a family event so have fun with it.