Deck rail planters are an exciting deviation in container gardening and can soften the stark look of the deck rail with the plants that they contain. There is a wide variety of deck railing planters for decks on the market nowadays, ranging from plastic to wooden varieties – a style to suit everyone!

Deck planters for railings are a refreshing and affordable new way to bring your garden right up onto your deck or patio and they can even be put on your fence!

Advantages Of Deck Rail Planters…

• Deck rail planters are an awesome way to add privacy to the deck while not completely blocking yourself off from your neighbors.
• Most rail planters are lightweight and easy to lift to a new location, making it easy to change the scenery as often as you like.
• Deck rail planters sit on top of the railing so they make watering and caring for your plants much easier because they don’t need you to bend down and put stress on your back, as in conventional gardening.
• Rail planter boxes are also a huge advantage to your plants as most styles are built with openings on the bottom to reduce the risk of water ruining the roots of the plants.

Deck railing planter boxes can be purchased in many colors or material to perfectly match the style of your yard. Plastic rail planters are the easiest to care for and come have the most color options. Wooden rail planters are often very long lasting and can accent your house beautifully. Other options available are resin, metal and aluminum.

Before purchasing a deck rail planter there are a few factors to consider…

• Size is a concern because decks come in all sizes and the width of your deck rail may not fit all rail planters. Specific measurements should be taken of the exact location of your deck rail planter before it is purchased.
• The style should be chosen based on whether you want to put holes in your deck or not, or you would rather have a planter that can be taken on and off with ease – Some styles of deck rail planters require screwing the planter into the deck so it does not fall.
• If you are purchasing a deck rail planter for larger plants, it is really important to make sure that your deck rails are sturdy enough to handle the weight, especially because the planter will be much heavier after it is watered.

So, if you are tired of looking at the same old deck everyday and gardening has put a strain on your back and wallet then planters for deck railings can help you turn your house, condominium or apartment patio/balcony into a garden oasis.

Almost any area bordered by a railing can be taken from bland to dramatic and from uninviting to cozy with any of the wide variety of deck rail planters that are available on the market today!