5 planter ideas for outdoors Dirk Meulendijks
Dirk Meulendijks 01 August 2023
Last update: 05 September 2025

5 Creative Planter Ideas for Outdoors

 

Whether you have a large garden, a small terrace, or a compact balcony, there are many creative ways to use steel planters and transform your outdoor space into a beautiful green oasis.

In this blog, we share five refreshing ideas for outdoor planters that will turn your outdoor space into an atmospheric and vibrant place. Discover the possibilities of outdoor planters.

Summary

  • You can use planters in various ways in your outdoor space.
  • With planters, you can easily change the layout of your garden.
  • Combine different sizes of planters to add height and dimension to your garden.
  • Corten steel planters are perfect as a separation element and provide you with privacy.

 

1. Openness & Depth with Powder-Coated Steel Planters

Steel planters can help you create more depth and space in your garden. Do you have a small garden and want to make it look bigger? You can achieve this effect by placing a few large planters at different levels.

To give your garden more layers, choose planters of different heights and place them at varying distances from each other. Fill them with colorful flowers and shrubs. By creating different levels and using various plant species, you'll add more depth to your garden and the impression of a larger outdoor space.

Powder-coated steel planters are available in various RAL colors and give your outdoor space a modern and elegant look. These planters are an excellent choice if you love a timeless design.

2. Adding Height and Dimension with Steel Planters

By combining different sizes and shapes of steel planters, you can give your garden a modern appearance. Position large rectangular planters against a wall and fill them with colorful flowers and green plants. Also, add some square planters to give height and dimension to your garden. These planters are perfect for both modern and more traditional gardens.

Steel planters are an excellent choice if you're looking for durability and style in one. The surface is resistant to rust and corrosion, making the planters long-lasting, even in the most challenging weather conditions.

“You can use planters in various ways in your outdoor space. They are ideal for decorating, separating different zones, or for additional privacy.”

3. Elegant Separation Element with Corten Steel Planters

Corten steel planters are very popular nowadays. They can be perfectly used as separation elements in your garden. For example, place several planters in a row on your terrace and fill them with flowers and shrubs. This way, they provide a beautiful and practical privacy solution.

Fill the planters with green, hardy plants, such as bamboo or ivy, so that you have a green screen all year round. This way, you can relax and enjoy your garden without curious eyes from outside.

Corten steel planters have a unique look due to the rusty surface created by the weather. This rusty patina gives your garden a rustic and modern look, making it a great choice for contemporary garden designs.

4. Create Functional Zones with Planters

In a large garden, you may want to have several functional zones, such as a dining area, a play space for children, a relaxation area, and a flower garden. Steel planters are a great way to clearly define these places.

You can, for example, place a row of corten steel planters between the dining area and the play space to separate the two areas. Fill the planters with tall ornamental grasses or shrubs to create a natural division without blocking the view. This way, the different zones remain clear, and you can enjoy an organized and well-arranged garden.

5. Planters for Small Spaces

Large planters give you the opportunity to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, and other plants, even if you don't have a large garden. You can place them on balconies, terraces, patios, or hard surfaces.

Planters can also help change the layout of your garden or outdoor space. Small planters or large planters on wheels are easy to move, so you can easily adjust and redecorate your garden design.

Inspiration for Every Garden

Let yourself be inspired by the versatility of steel planters on MySteel. Add color, fragrance, and life to your outdoor space with beautiful flowers and plants in these fantastic planters. Whether you choose modern, classic, or a creative mix of styles, the possibilities are endless! Give your garden the attention it deserves and discover the impact of beautiful planters.

About the author

Dirk Meulendijks
Dirk Meulendijks Productspecialist

Dirk schrijft regelmatig blogs om klanten van MySteel te helpen bij het maken van de juiste productkeuze. Daarin deelt hij ook waardevolle tips om ervoor te zorgen dat klanten zo lang mogelijk kunnen genieten van hun MySteel-producten. 

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