Winter the pot – it was a flower decoration, now it will be a Christmas decoration!

Thanks to large pots, a bit of color is brought into the urban space. From the beginning of spring until late autumn, you can admire beautiful flowers. When the temperature drops below zero, and frozen plants need to be removed, the question arises, what to do with urban pots for the winter? Transport and store them? Or rather not move them and only protect the pots from cold? Both solutions have advantages and disadvantages. However, are these the only possibilities? In the case of Gianto pots, there is one more option. Leave the plant conatiners in their place and create an unusual Christmas decoration.

What to do with urban planters for the winter?

The transport of large urban pots requires, first of all, financial expenditure, and second of all, storage space. Both aspects will grow at a dizzying pace with the increasing number and weight of pots being transported. You must also take into account the risk that they may be damaged while traveling to the warehouse. However, the stable temperature and the roof overhead will allow all pots (regardless of the quality) to wait out the coldest months in an unchanged way.

The second option is to leave the urban pots in their place and make sure that the frost during winter does not harm them. Resistance to cold and unfavorable conditions mostly depends on the material and quality. The winter period will be difficult for wooden pots to survive. There is no doubt that you will have to plan an appropriate impregnation in the spring to keep them looking good. In the worst case scenario, you have to reckon that they can decay. Those made of poor quality plastic, if left to frost, probably, will not survive until the next season. Metal counterparts will be prone to rust, but this can be dealt with by painting. Pots made of architectural concrete and polyethylene are best prepared for the winter. They are not afraid of frost or snow.

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Pots made of architectural concrete and polyethylene are best prepared for the winter. They are not afraid of frost or snow.

When you decide to leave your city planters outside for the winter, consider adding some Christmas decorations. Thanks to this, empty containers will gain an additional function. They will become a Christmas decoration, meaning you will be able to kill two birds with one stone! Moreover,  you will save on transport as well as on a place for storage and you will avoid the risk of damage, pleasing the residents with an original decoration. Additionally, as soon as the weather permits, the pot will be ready for spring flowers. Thanks to this, your city will start to impress with colors the fastest of all.

Christmas with a natural tree

A live Christmas tree in a pot in public space is not as common as it used to be. This is most likely due to the greater care requirements than in the case of their artificial equivalent.

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Gianto pots are large enough to plant a medium-sized conifer.

However, a natural Christmas tree always draws attention, and a container for urban plantings is a great place for spruce. Why? Gianto pots are large enough to plant a medium-sized conifer, and their depth allows it to be placed in the ground with a root ball. Thanks to this, you will successfully plant the tree in a different place after the Christmas season. It is a win-win situation.

Nature is beautiful in itself, so a live Christmas tree in a pot will look good even in the sauté version. However, to follow the tradition, it is worth decorating the tree so that it becomes a real queen among the city decorations. No idea how to do it? You can look for inspiration on our blog or take some advice from the residents. If there is more than one pot in your neighborhood, plant a conifer in each and leave their decorations to schools or organizations, sports groups, etc. Then you will get a unique gallery of Christmas decorations.

An original Christmas tree in a pot

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The cone Christmas tree looks great in the Gianto pot.

The second solution is extremely convenient and will surely decorate the area for many winter seasons. For Gianto pots with a diameter of 80, 95 and 120 cm, you can choose a dedicated cone-shaped TerraChristmas cover that will resemble a real Christmas tree. Despite the fact that the Christmas decoration is based on a strong steel structure that has been densely braided with high-quality garlands, it remains light. Also it allows for assembly without the use of heavy equipment, which is required for other urban decorations.

The cover placed in the pot makes a great impression as the twigs slightly bent away from the cone. Thanks to this factor, the cone tree does not resemble a perfect geometric figure aymore and takes on a more natural character. It only takes a few moments to install it – the cone is anchored to the ground in the pot.

This solution is simple and effective, the Christmas decoration will not tip over due to winter wind and it will delight residents throughout the whole Christmas season.

A cone tree in many forms

Gianto pot covers have another siginifcant advantage that cannot be overlooked. They will adapt to your needs and ideas. Together with an experienced account manager, you will be able to create your dream cone tree that best suits your surroundings. Take the reins of designing Christmas decorations and decide on:

  • garland color – choose classic bottle green or one of the bolder options: red or white,
  • decorations – the cone tree can be decorated with baubles of any color,
  • lights – to make the Christmas decoration also noticeable in the evening, it is worth adding LED Christmas tree lights to it, according to your preferences, they can have a warm or cold color.
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Design your own Christmas tree in a pot.

Openwork Christmas tree and more

Although light, white openwork constructions are not what comes to mind when you think about Christmas decorations, when combined with Christmas lights, they can impress everyone. For this reason more and more such Christmas decorations appear in public space. These can be large figures or smaller accents. If you want to know more about it, see our post on openwork decorations.

For winter, Gianto pots can be decorated with such subtle elements. You will have a choice of an openwork Christmas tree or a hemisphere. The method of assembly is very similar to the aforementioned covers for pots – they are anchored to the substrate left in the plant container. These are not all advantages of this solution. In addition to its amazing appearance, the translucent structure allows sunlight to enter the interior. Thanks to this, if there are evergreen plants in the pot, they will not be completely deprived of light.

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The sphere and the openwork Christmas tree look great in colourful pots.

Proven Christmas city decorations

It has been known for a long time that solutions combining several functions assure the greatest savings. This is the case with the Gianto urban pots that are left outside for the Christmas season. Choose one of the options: a live tree, a cone tree or openwork covers from the TerraChristmas collection and enjoy additional Christmas decorations. This way, you will not have to invest in additional seasonal decorations and organize transport or storage space for them.




Large baubles not only for the Christmas tree – Christmas decorations outside

Christmas is getting closer and closer, and together with it the hot time of preparing public space for this special occasion. Although large baubles do not appear in every city yet, they have great possibilities. That is why they are ready to fight for their fame even with the biggest stars among the holiday decorations outside!

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Large baubles are a great way to decorate your city for Christmas.

Christmas decorations outside

As every house, city gallery and school, dresses up for the upcoming Christmas, the outer spaces want to keep pace with them. Neighbors take part in unwritten competitions for the best decorated garden very often. These who lost promise themselves that next year their yard will look better  than the one belonging to the sneaky man next door. Cities are also facing a similar competition. Although there is no contest for the best decorated city yet, more and more funds of their budget are allocated to Christmas decorations outside.

In previous years, it seemed to be enough to invest in a giant Christmas tree and a few illuminations. Nowadays, outdoor Christmas decorations have become a festive attraction that allure locals to walk or tourists to visit some place. Of course, there is no need to explain that it significantly influences the promotion of the city.

It cannot be denied that the most photogenic elements of the exterior design are still huge light illuminations in the shape of a bauble, which you can enter or the sleigh of Santa Claus. However, it is not a foregone conclusion as perhaps this year all eyes will be turned in a completely different direction.

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Large baubles are likely to become the hit of Christmas decorations.

Large baubles – the unique Christmas decoration

In search of unusual and original solutions, the TerraChristmas brand decided to choose Christmas decorations that have always appeared in almost every place, in our homes, school buildings, City Halls or town squares. Of course, we are talking about traditional Christmas baubles. Certainly, such outdoor Christmas decorations would not impress anyone, if not for one significant change. Small spheres hooked on coniferous branches were enlarged to the size corresponding to the open space.

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Large baubles are as much as 120 cm in diameter, which is 10 times more than traditional balls on a Christmas tree.

While quite impressive Christmas tree decorations are 12 cm in diameter, large baubles are up to 120 cm. That is 10 times more! Such a size makes them unsuitable for hanging on a Christmas tree, but they become absolutely an original outdoor Christmas decoration. In addition, we are convinced that they will work just as well on a promenade, market square, in front of a train station or in a shopping mall.

How it’s done?

Snowfall, rain, or even hail and … positive temperatures, and in a moment frost – these are typical weather conditions during the Polish winter. Moreover, there are more difficulties  Christmas decorations will encounter. The list should be supplemented with: constant touching by the hands of kids, using them as a shield during a snowball fight, strange ideas of juvenile vandals, as well as being the center of attention throughout the holiday season. Fortunately, the large baubles are resistant to cold and mechanical damage. As a result, they will never break or scratch as easily as their smaller counterparts! What’s the secret?

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Snow, rain, even hail and… temperatures above zero, and in a moment bitterly cold weather – for all these difficulties the large baubles by TerraChristamas are prepared.

In order to create Christmas decorations outside that would be ready even for the most extreme circumstances, it was necessary to find the right material. It should  also be: solid and durable (so that the decoration will last for years), light (the decoration appears only during the holiday season, and the transport of heavy elements generates additional costs), and at the same time allows to obtain a spherical shape. The choice fell on fiberglass, which is used in many industries. The best features are confirmed by the fact that the material from which large baubles are made is also used in aviation, dentistry, fiber optic telecommunications or the production of skis or high jump poles.

Big baubles in your style

In a domestic environment, outdoor Christmas decorations often surprise with their uniqueness and how well they reflect the character of the decorators. An individual idea for a Christmas decoration can also be easily transferred to cities: large baubles are available in the basic option in three traditional colors (red, blue, silver), as well as in three finishes (gloss, matte and glitter). For the most demanding customers, there is a custom option that significantly expands the range of available colors. The combination possibilities are endless, so every space can get unique Christmas decorations outside.

Large Christmas balls have one indisputable advantage. There are many possibilities of arrangement and changes in composition, so they can change their form every year. Christmas decorations can be set individually on durable stands or steel rings, hung on trees or arranged in a pyramid.

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Pyramid made of large baubles.

A tower made of large baubles? It’s not magic, it’s just a well-thought-out design. The balls in the pyramid are fixed on the frame, so there is no risk that any of the elements will fall and spoil the entire effect. On the other hand, decorations placed on top of each other allow for even more combinations, just choose large baubles in more than one color.

Express it with… a bauble

A unique, eye-catching Christmas decoration, and at the same time a great place to put a coat of arms, logo or interesting graphics. It’s all thanks to the personalization service and durable stickers. Thanks to them, large baubles become more than just an original decoration. We guarantee that no one is able to pass them by indifferently, which is why it is the perfect place to put Christmas wishes or advertisements.

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You can put any graphics or wishes on the large baubles, resulting in a one-of-a-kind outdoor Christmas decoration.

You can choose a ready-made example from the pattern catalog or create your own. If you cannot imagine the finished effect, send a photo that shows the target place of the decoration, and Terra Group specialists will prepare a visualization for you.

The best city decorations

Add a magic ingredient to a recipe for a happy Christmas in the city. Why is it worth putting on large baubles instead of traditional decorations?

  1. Original decorations will arouse interest for sure.
  2. Modularity – this year choose a pyramid, next year choose single frames and create a completely different composition or hang them on trees.
  3. For years – large fiber glass baubles are ready for all circumstances.
  4. Hassle-free – easy to transport, to assemble and to clean, what more could you ask for.
  5. Proven solution – large baubles decorate many cities – Świdnik, Vilshofen an der Donau, Marktredwitz, Luckenwalde, Horb am Neckar these are places (although this is not a complete list) where you can admire the giant Christmas balls. If you are curious, you can go with us on a virtual tour to see them all.

Big baubles win the hearts of the residents

Perfectly spherical shape, colors matched to the shades of the city, an individually selected label with the coat of arms and wishes, a charming pendant crowning the decorations, an impressive size, large glass balls in the form of a pyramid, something completely different – these are just a few of the long list of opinions you can hear from passers-by admiring the Christmas decorations outside. Maybe it’s high time for them to appear in your city too?  




Street lamp decorations – great way to decorate streets for Christmas

A long street in the vicinity of the center, a promenade or a market square are places about which city officials care most during the Christmas period. The surroundings of the main buildings, such as the town hall or the municipal council, are easy to decorate. It is enough to place a giant Christmas tree or interesting light illuminations in the center. The other areas though, may be a bit more problematic.

There are many solutions, but in this post we will focus on one which except the aesthetic function, has additional positive aspects. Street lamp decorations are basically standard in all representative places in the city. During spring and summer, to the delight of residents, they diversify metal street lamps with flowers, thus creating decorative objects from ordinary elements of public space. In winter, lanterns can also delight everyone. How? Read the text in which we will prompt how to turn hanging Flower Towers into Christmas street decorations.

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In winter, hanging Flower Towers can turn into spruce balls with Christmas baubles.

Street lamp decorations all year round

The decorative potential of lamps has been noticed a long time ago. Very often, on the market square or promenade, street lamps are decorated with hanging, blooming plants. When winter comes, there is no possibility to have flowers. Therefore, usually the hanging Flower Towers are dismantled or left on a street lamp, which is not very aesthetic.

The first way seems to be better. The structure is not exposed to cold, snow or rain, which has a positive effect on its durability. However, people, time and suitable weather will have to be found for dismantling. Although it is not difficult to remove hanging Flower Towers from the street lamps, you need to take into account their number. If there are several dozen lamps on the market square, promenade or along the street, the work will be much longer than you might initially think, especially if frost or rain.

Leaving on the street lamp decorations doesn’t have to be a bad choice. First of all, pots made of galvanized steel can deal with unfavorable conditions during winter without any problems. Secondly, the lack of flowers can be replaced with another solution. TerraChristmas brand creates special Christmas decorations that effectively cover the hanging Flower Tower on the street lamp. Thanks to this, it not only gains a protective “disguise” that covers the planter, but also a completely different image.

Decorative Christmas balls consist of two parts. The hemispherical frame is made of durable steel, and aesthetic Christmas garlands which are woven between the wires, resembling vivid spruce twigs. After mounting on the street lamp, a ball with dense needles is created, fully covering the Flower Tower. Such street lamp decorations will look great if there are also Christmas trees and other Christmas decorations in their surroundings.

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Christmas street lamp decorations will add to the atmosphere in the city.

Christmas street decorations adapt to the needs

You do not need to be a specialist to know that the best effect is achieved if the Christmas decorations are properly adjusted to the space. Original, one-of-a-kind compositions can become the main attraction of the city. Aesthetics is important, but also uniqueness, thanks to which the space will stand out and attract tourists. That is why it is very important to have an impact on the final appearance of the decoration, and not to choose standard variants.

The twigs on the Christmas covers come in three colors – classic, natural green, vivid red  and snow-white that brings to mind frosty winters. In addition to the color of the Christmas ball, you can decide whether the street lamp decorations will be equipped with additional elements.

First of all, it is worth adding traditional Christmas decorations to the spruce ball, such as Christmas baubles. One cover with a diameter of 700 mm holds about 30. This is an ideal number as the elements are evenly distributed but do not visually burden the Christmas ball. The choice of colors is yours, it can be one, two or many colors. Thanks to this, you will certainly be able to create an ornament in the colors of the city or one that perfectly relates to the surroundings.

To make the Christmas ball look amazing, also when it gets dark, choose Christmas lights in a warm or cold shade. It is not without reason that the most popular city decorations are Christmas illuminations. A string of LED lights will illuminate the spruce branches and add a magical atmosphere that will certainly encourage everyone to take afternoon and evening walks. In addition, street lamp decorations with bright, sparkling points look great in the photos.

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Christmas balls with Christmas lights will create a unique atmosphere in the evening and encourage walking around.

Well protected urban pots

Hand-made spruce Christmas covers are dedicated to hanging planters – W600 by Terra, as well as Jiflor 600 and 800 by Atech. The designers paid special attention to the assembly system, which on the one hand must be durable and keep the decoration stable throughout the Christmas period. On the other hand, it had to be universal to fit various models of street lamps. That is why the fixing of the Christmas covers, depending on the diameter of the street lamp, can be placed on the top or bottom of the decoration.

Snow, frost, sometimes rain and sleet – these are the charms of the Polish winter. The worst thing is that they are the most favorable conditions for destruction, mechanical damage or the development of rust. Not all street lamp decorations can survive these difficult, cold months without visible changes. Christmas balls by TerraChristmas are made of galvanized steel, which works well even in severe frost and humidity. Thanks to the dense Christmas garlands, the hanging planters are additionally protected. Such a cover is not only a decorative but also a functional element: it allows you to keep the flower containers without dismantling and storing.

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Street lamp decorations made of durable materials will survive even the harshest winter.

Original and functional Christmas street decorations

If the street lamps in your city are already decorated with flowers, it is worth considering Christmas balls. These are not only unique street lamp decorations, but also a great way to protect the whole construction for the winter and save time that would have to be spent on dismantling and re-hanging them in the spring.




PVC baubles and Christmas trees – original outdoor Christmas decorations

When autumn is fully settled outside, the trees are shedding their leaves, and the days are getting shorter, this is a sign that it is high time to take care of the Christmas atmosphere. Outdoor Christmas decorations are essential elements of every city, restaurant, hotel, store, shopping center or office building.

Every year there comes a time when you have to consider whether to choose the ones from the previous season or pick something completely different. In order to make the right decision, it is necessary to ask yourself a few questions. Do the old decorations still look good? Are they damaged? Maybe it’s time for some change? New outdoor Christmas decorations will surely attract the attention of passers-by and guests, add a breath of freshness, and thus create a magical Christmas atmosphere.

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Christmas decorations are an important part of the city in December.

Standing or hanging decorations?

Outdoor Christmas decorations bring to mind mainly large, richly decorated Christmas trees, pyramids made of baubles, standing or hanging illuminations – in this case, the choice of shapes and patterns is simply unlimited: from a large bauble, through gifts, angels to Santa on a plane or sleigh with reindeer. This is big but at the same time breathtaking investment will certainly pay off. Not only will it become the main point of interest, a destination for walks and trips, but it will also be in every photo of tourists and locals. However, such outdoor decorations can be afforded if you have enough space for display and, of course, storage after the season.

In addition to large outdoor Christmas decorations, we cannot forget about smaller ones that will remind us of the upcoming Christmas at the entrance to the building, along the street or in the square. The Christmas Covers are perfect for such tasks. They are designed to change summer flowers into original free-standing Christmas trees. Moreover, summer plantings in urban pots can be changed into Christmas trees too and hanging Flower Towers on street lamps can be transformed into Christmas street decorations. If you are interested in this topic, be sure to check out our post on transformation of a flower tower.

Of course, this is where the list of ideas ends. In a shopping center or hotel, a golden figure of a reindeer will make a splash. A square, park or roundabout is a great place for XXL baubles. They will look best if set randomly across the entire surface. Outdoor Christmas decorations can take many forms, so it is also worth getting acquainted with less known examples, such as decorations made of PVC boards.

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Christmas decorations made of PVC boards can be used indoors and outdoors.

Outdoor Christmas decorations made of PVC boards

The construction of Christmas decorations made from PVC boards resembles advertising stands. Most often, they consist of one or two sheets that are attached to an X-shaped metal base. Precisely cut PVC boards with a colorful print and a stable frame create a unique Christmas decoration. Due to its light weight and easy assembly, transport and movement is not a problem. In addition, Christmas decorations can be quickly and easily dismantled after the season. In this way, they take up very little space.

Advantages of Christmas decorations from PVC board:

  • available in many shapes, sizes and colors,
  • they are light so they can be easily moved,
  • professional printing technology guarantees intense colors and great quality,
  • impervious to changeable, winter weather – the material is resistant to rain, snow or frost,
  • they have a strong, stable frame that can be attached to the ground – forewarned is forearmed,
  • they will decorate not only the interior, but also the market square, promenade, entrance to the building, the construction does not absorb water and does not need maintenance,
  • they will prove themselves as an urban Christmas decoration, decoration for a hotel, shopping center or restaurant,
  • due to easy cleaning, they are perfect for public institutions (hospitals, schools, kindergartens, offices).
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Christmas baubles and trees made of PVC boards – original Christmas decoration for outside.

All shapes of Christmas

Everyone has a slightly different vision of Christmas, which is why PVC outdoor Christmas decorations come in many shapes and sizes. Basically they are divided into 2D and 3D decorations. The first ones are made of two polyvinyl chloride boards that are firmly attached to a metal frame. The second ones resemble folded plywood decorations. Two elements superimposed at right angles create a three-dimensional form. Both versions have a colorful print on both sides, thanks to which they look great on each side.

Christmas decorations made of PVC boards can take the shape of a Christmas tree with straight ends, upturned or rounded, but also the shape of Christmas balls, Santa Claus (3 versions), a snowman (2 versions), and a snowman with Santa – see all variants of PVC Christmas decorations. Christmas trees and baubles come in both 2D and 3D designs. Decorations with Santa or snowman are in 2D only.

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PVC boards are ideal for making Christmas decorations.

Moreover, a Christmas tree and a bauble made of PVC boards can have various, colorful prints. Such outdoor Christmas decorations are a great solution thanks to which you will give Christmas and New Year’s greetings to all residents, tourists or employees. Another idea is to include the name of the hotel to gain an atmospheric advertising stand. There are many options, but there may be even more …

A unique Christmas decoration

Individual graphics can be printed on each PVC bauble and Christmas tree, such as company logo, city coat of arms, or your own wishes or text. Thanks to this, the created outdoor Christmas decorations will become one of a kind. They will build a Christmas atmosphere and also convey exactly what you want to say.

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They will build a Christmas atmosphere and also convey exactly what you want to say.

Furthermore, if you decide on several decorations, you can create an infinite number of combinations – whether it is an alley of baubles along the sidewalk or a cheerful Christmas bunch by the city’s Christmas tree. In the next season, all you need to do is change the composition to get a completely different look.

Christmas atmosphere at your fingertips

There is no doubt that Christmas decorations are an inseparable element of any space – offices or public institutions. The wide offer makes the choice of Christmas decorations almost unlimited. However, it is worth choosing such elements that will become a unique accent, bring a smile to many faces and thanks to which you will be able to feel the magic of Christmas even more.




Flowers in the city – 7 ideas on how to change public space

In every town and city, greenery is one of the most important elements. Green leisure areas, such as parks and forests, attract many residents and tourists on a daily basis. In these places, not only long-lived, shade trees, but also beautifully colored flowers play an important role. It’s no secret that nature attracts people, and the presence of greenery makes them feel better at once

For this reason city authorities prioritize flowers in the city when creating a human-friendly public space. Although decorating parks or squares with plants is not a problem, finding a suitable place for greenery closer to the center is much more difficult. It does not mean though that where built-up areas prevail and it is difficult to find even a small piece of lawn, you cannot provide a natural, vivid decoration. Thanks to our ideas you will discover how to decorate your town with flowers, not necessarily planting them directly in the ground.

A colorful touch on a concrete square

Places that are very often criticized by dissatisfied residents are squares. The most common complaint is the lack of greenery and the ubiquitous concrete. Even if well-meaning city officials would like to solve this problem, it is usually not possible to completely remove the hard surface. Is it because of the high costs, or due to the fact that the place would no longer fulfill its function (as the square with its large open space, is perfect for organizing rallies, demonstrations, concerts or happenings).

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Colourful flower pots are a great way to arrange a large square.

Looking for a compromise, it is enough to reach for large pots. This is a great solution that will allow you to launch some greenery but also make the concrete landscape less of an eyesore. Flower containers in the city can be made of various materials. Although concrete pots have become the most popular ones, they are not completely without their drawbacks.

First, you have to take into account their high weight, and thus the lack of mobility (this can turn out to be extremely problematic when organizing events in the square). Secondly, gray colors can create a gloomy and monotonous mood. In addition, some models look like from a bygone era and do not fit the modern city concept. Another option is wood that looks interesting and elegant. However, to maintain its aesthetic appearance, frequent impregnation is necessary.

An alternative to the above materials can be polyethylene, which is equally durable and resistant to external conditions. Flower containers made of it can have any color and shape, e.g. a simple geometric form, look like a classic flower pot or a spaceship shape. The greatest advantage of such urban pots is their mobility. They are heavy enough not to tip over due to strong winds, and light enough to be moved with a forklift (the Gianto model has special holes in the bottom to facilitate safe transport).

This solution allows to change their location whenever and wherever it is required. During events, the pots are best placed at the edges of the square. In this way, the event zone will be separated and a lot of free space will be obtained. After the event, the containers with the plants will be moved back to their place, becoming the center of attention again.

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Large polyethylene pots look great in groups.

Railing planters – no more monotony

Railings are an essential part of every bridge, and in public spaces they are also used to separate the pavement from a busy street. Despite the fact that vertical, steel rungs guard safety, they often become an unsightly element of the surroundings. Leaving them like this is simply a waste of potential for additional space for flowers in the city.

In this case, use special pots for railings, which, if properly planted, will make the balustrade aesthetically pleasing, turning it into a unique urban decoration. Additionally, there is a good chance that the bridge, full of flowers with a view of the river, will become a new landmark of the town and a perfect photo scenery for residents and tourists.

Flowers in the city are a very important element. They can be used to decorate railings.

The key to creating a durable natural decoration is the use of solid railing planters, which should be:

  • made of resistant material,
  • equipped with a professional fixing system that will protect the decoration against theft or fall,
  • equipped with a drainage system for excess water – a railing planter with a double bottom and a drain plug is a perfect solution.

In addition, the urban flower pot can have an additional insert, thanks to which, it is possible to replace the plants with no need to disassemble the entire construction. Therefore, you can quickly and easily change the plant composition even several times a year.

Walk along the blooming street lamps

Some lovers of walks choose green areas, others prefer urbanized surroundings. The long street, promenade, avenue are perfect places for a stroll. An indispensable element of such places is a line of street lamps that illuminate the route after dark. They are part of our next idea for flowers in the city. The plants placed on high posts are perfectly visible, do not take up place, creating a coherent, aesthetic public space.

As in the case of railings, the most important aspect will be to choose the right container for street lamps. Assembling a model with an insecure fixing system not only can destroy the decoration, but also it can injure someone if falling down. That is why, it is worth choosing only proven brands that have been on the market for many years.

For a stunning effect, choose hanging plants (such as pelargonium, surfinia, ipomea). They should be planted quite densely (about 25 seedlings). Thanks to this, you will get a lush flower ball.

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Flowers in pots on lamp posts can make any walk more pleasant.

Flowers in the city – a way to have a nice rest

Comfort, aesthetics, usability – all aspects must be taken into account when arranging public space friendly to tourists and residents. In the city, flowers may not be enough to encourage people to spend time in the market square or promenades. In addition to natural decorations, one will need benches, garbage cans, bicycle stands, etc.

Very often, creating a coherent composition from all these individual elements of small architecture turns out to be a real challenge. As we support simple solutions, we recommend modular street furniture because they can be perfectly adapted to your public space, e.g. very original large pots connected with a bench winding around them – the Wave model. You can choose a version with one, two, three or even five plant containers. It is an interesting idea for flowers in the city or even trees that will provide shade and make rest even more enjoyable

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Large pots and benches winding between them is an idea that will enhance the space.

Emphasizing a unique place

In every city one can find places, which require to be emphasized. A monument commemorating an important person or event surrounded by blooming plants look so much nicer. Vivid decorations will surely attract the attention of passers-by. They will encourage people to learn more about the history and monument itself.

The standing Flower Towers are great for this role. Two identical planters set on both sides of the monument look great and give a sublime mood. When it is located on a large square, one can try larger number of decorations or choose a tall model. The Flower Towers are available in the height range of 70 cm up to 340 cm. Therefore, you can easily choose the appropriate variant for the surroundings. And as to the plantings, there are many possibilities to create an appropriate composition. If you want to be inspired, take a look at a few examples of decorations.

Pyramids with color plants set at the entrance door to the building will give a floral welcome to all guests. They will be the first element to catch the eye of anyone entering. Thanks to this, one can easily locate the main entrance. In addition, it is a great way to draw attention away from not very representative facade of the property.

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Flowers in the city can make the entrance to a building more attractive.

To emphasize the uniqueness of the place, not only the Flower Towers can be taken advantage of, but also large urban pots. Due to their substantial size, it is possible to plant not only seasonal plants (such as surfinia or geraniums), but also perennials and even trees.

Flowers in the city – a decoration that makes a difference

There is no doubt that flowers in the city play an important decorative function. Setting them in places that do not have direct access to the ground is often problematic. In such cases, one needs to be creative and reach for solutions that will still allow to launch plants there. Large urban pots, the Flower Towers, planters for railings or street lamps are perfect for this role. Thanks to them, it is possible to make the public space greener, more beautiful and pleasant for residents and tourists.




Get inspired – the Flower Tower in 5 versions

The Flower Tower is made up of many levels with dozens of plant seedlings. It gives almost endless arrangement possibilities. What kind of plants should we choose so that they look great throughout the season? What colors should we choose so that they fit perfectly into the surroundings? One should answer such questions before getting flowers. Although it may seem trivial, the excess of options can cause quite a headache.

Fortunately, you can always take a look at already created compositions to get inspiration. That is why we have prepared some interesting ways of planting the Flower Towers.

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Contrasting colors and different plant varieties are the key to success.  

Flower mishmash

Decorating the Flower Tower? No problem! Just select a few plants, preferably in different, contrasting colors, and plant them in loosely spaced groups. Is it really that simple? Not completely. The trick is to create such a composition that the aesthetic mishmash does not become a mess.

You will achieve a good effect if you use various colors of one plant to decorate the Flower Tower. Such a combination will always look nice, regardless of the plant’s arrangement. It is good to put individual plant varieties in groups. In this way, it will be possible to obtain a unique and aesthetic composition.

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You will achieve a good effect if you use various colors of one plant to decorate the Flower Tower.

If you want the Flower Tower to look more avant-garde and colorful, go for a contrast. However, you have to be very careful not to overdo it. A good approach is to create a simple base and add some vivid elements to it. For example, the Flower Tower decorated with layers of colorful petunia can be interlaced with lime ipomea. This combination is a recipe for an eye-catching composition.

If you want the Flower Tower to look more avant-garde and colorful, go for a contrast.

The Layered Flower Tower

If you prefer simplicity and order to extravagance, planting layers will hit the spot. There is one rule, the plant or its color changes with each level. The recipe is simple and proven. As you can see, the Flower Tower with plantings arranged in layers does not have to look boring or bland. Contrasting colors and a variety of plants are the key to success.

Normally, or maybe diagonally?

An alternative to the plants arranged in standard layers is a composition with diagonal layers. The variant requires a bit more practice when planting, but the final effect is worth the effort. The Flower Tower, decorated with white, pink, purple fuchsia, as well as lime ipomea, creates a cheerful, fairy-tale composition.

The Flower Tower, decorated with white, pink, purple fuchsia, as well as lime ipomea, creates a cheerful, fairy-tale composition.

The Flower Tower in one color

One plant, one color – a recipe for a boring composition? Of course not. Simple solutions are often the best ones. This way, the Flower Tower will be perfect for places where there are other decorations and you want a neat, good-looking space.

The Flower Tower in one color

The Flower Tower styling perfect for the occasion

If you are wondering whether the Flower Tower, apart from its aesthetic value, may also refer to the surroundings, our answer is – definitely YES! You can choose plants in the colors of the city or its buildings.

You can choose plants in the colors of the city or its buildings.

Bet on pink!

Are you dreaming of a candy Flower Tower? There can be only one choice – pink, or even a few of its shades, which can also go well with white or red. Guaranteed effect.

Are you dreaming of a candy Flower Tower?

The Flower Tower – lots of possibilities

How your Flower Tower will look depends primarily on you. Nothing prevents you from getting inspired. Perhaps the presented examples will motivate you to create a completely new and original arrangement.