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We often hear from people who want to learn how to use self watering pots. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll teach you how self-watering pots work, explore a bit of the science behind them and finally we’ll show you how to use them. We’ll take you through the self watering process as we try to…

This blog post is going to discuss large outdoor planters and feature some of the larger planters that we have at Urbanscape. Firstly, you may not be aware of the differences between indoor and outdoor planters. Outdoor planters are designed to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fluctuations in temperature. They also need…

You likely have never really thought too much about the differences between indoor and outdoor planters, but there are a variety of differences and this blog post will discuss the features you should look for in an outdoor planter. The biggest difference between indoor and outdoor planters is that outdoor planters are designed to withstand…

Drip irrigation is the process of delivering water to plants through a series of tubes, pipes and emitters. Similar to self-watering planters, drip irrigators deliver water directly to the roots of plants, minimizing water waste due to evaporation and runoff. In a typical drip irrigation system, water is transported to the soil from a water…

Do a quick search for ‘best self watering planters’ and you will see that there are many options out there for self watering planters. At Urbanscape, our planters consistently rank as some of the best self watering planters available on the market. With nearly ten years of operation under our belts, we have established ourselves…

At Urbanscape Planters, the most common question we receive is: how do self watering planters work? This article will explain the process of how they work and a bit about the science behind their effectiveness.  How do self watering planters work? As you know, plants pull in their water from their roots. Adequately hydrated soil…

Are you looking for large self watering planters? In this article, we’ll highlight some of our most popular large planters and explain a bit about how self-watering planters work. We’ll also suggest reasons why spending a bit more money upfront on larger planters may save you substantially in the long-run. What are the benefits of…

In the past, concrete planters were traditionally the go-to planters for businesses and municipalities. However, these days, polyethylene planters offer many advantages over concrete and this article will take a look at some of the differences that exist between the two materials. First of all, concrete planters are typically significantly heavier than polyethylene planters of…

Sub irrigated planters (SIPs) are planters that hydrate plants from below the soil line. All of our planters here at Urbanscape Planters are sub irrigated planters. Our planters all feature a water reservoir and wicking chambers that slowly and evenly keep your plants hydrated from below. Click the link to learn more about how it…

Trough planters are long, narrow, rectangular planters that fit perfectly on decks, porches, patios and sidewalks. Our trough planters here at Urbanscape Planters are some of our most popular planters  There are many reasons that these planters are so popular and in this blog post, we’ll discuss why we think these planters might be the…