A Guide to Installing Railing Planter Boxes

In addition to preventing falls, the railings of your balcony or porch give you another chance to beautify your space with flowers, container gardens, or other plants. Adding planters to your railing helps keep your floor clutter free and places the plants at breathable distances for them to grow better. Plus, it serves the added purpose of beautifying your space by adding texture and variety to your landscape.

Types of Planter Boxes

Setting a planter on top or hanging it from the side of your railing are two ways to decorate it. A tight fit is ensured by carefully measuring the width of your railing. Utilize brackets that fasten to your railing to dangle planter boxes off the side.

Planter boxes that protrude from the railing can be hazardous as they could topple over or spill soil on people below. Ensuring they’re securely fastened is critical. You can use a Plant Trap porch rail planter that safely displays container gardens on that little ledge beyond the base of the railing.

Placing The Boxes

Before mounting the boxes on your railing, consider how you utilize your balcony or patio. If you like to host events in your space, then keeping the railing area clear is required. Boxes that dangle outside the railing may be your best option. Adding a Plant Trap planter for railings on the floor from the outside keeps the space accessible for guests while beautifying the corner.

If you want privacy from leering strangers, placing planters on top of your railing can help conceal the view of your space. Plants that require constant care need to be in your line of vision, so attaching the boxes to the inside of your railing makes them easier to maintain.

What To Plant

Pick plants that don’t require a lot of root space because railing planter boxes are small. Herb gardens and annual flowers both look great in railing planters. While seasonal veggies can be used, avoid those that tend to become heavy and require spreading out too much.

Keeping Them Hydrated

Plants in containers typically require frequent watering because the soil dries out rapidly in containers. The planters exposed to constant sun need more water than usual. Ensure there is no standing water in the container.