Wrought iron plant holders are a timeless choice for decorating your home. Whether you place them inside, outside or both you can count on their traditional beauty to contribute to the overall ambiance of your decor. Many of the designs used date back several centuries.
The term "wrought" literally means worked iron. The Chinese had iron instruments and tools in the thirteenth century but the technique of working the metal did not become popular until around the seventeenth century. Victorian times saw the heyday of designer ironworks in palaces and country estates all over Europe.
Today many of the classic styles are still available to you when looking for planters and stands to hold the plants in your care. Many of them feature staircase looks and can hold multiple pots. This works well if you have a smaller patio area to decorate. Some are designed to be secured to an outside or interior wall and hold up to ten separate plants.
You can also find planters and stands that do not fit into the classic or traditional molds. Many of the novelty items may include hand worked animal forms as well as farming concepts such as wheel barrows. These pieces can dress your patio into a whimsical fairy filled garden that begs to help you relax every time you enter it. Some will even double as centerpieces for your dining table.
Indoor planters and tables should not be left outside indefinitely. They are not built to withstand the tortures of inclement weather. The paint and other finishes that may be used in their designs may fade and peal after extended periods outside. The designs made exclusively for indoor decorating are more delicately formed and have a cleaner, more concise detailing.
Hanging plants usually come with plain wire or plastic hooks designed hang from holders attached to ceilings or poles. There are Sheppard's hooks and extensions that attach to walls or support poles on the patios. The Sheppard's hooks can be strategically placed anywhere in the yard or garden that needs a little color. The hanger extensions can be placed between the upright posts that hold the roof of patios and lose no interior space with your hanging plants.
There are stands that have stone or tile shelving for the plants. They are designed to accent the furniture you choose for your patio area. Many serve as end tables as well as plant stands. Others stand about three inches off the ground and have rollers on the legs for ease when you need to move the plants. These lower stands are meant for larger plants or decorative trees such as dwarf citrus.
As a whole the wrought iron plant holders are very durable and will last many years. Should they lose color or rust they can be easily repainted to look like new. The cost is generally not prohibitive when you purchase them and they are an item you can depend on to stand the test of time both in quality and beautiful enhancements for your gardens.
The term "wrought" literally means worked iron. The Chinese had iron instruments and tools in the thirteenth century but the technique of working the metal did not become popular until around the seventeenth century. Victorian times saw the heyday of designer ironworks in palaces and country estates all over Europe.
Today many of the classic styles are still available to you when looking for planters and stands to hold the plants in your care. Many of them feature staircase looks and can hold multiple pots. This works well if you have a smaller patio area to decorate. Some are designed to be secured to an outside or interior wall and hold up to ten separate plants.
You can also find planters and stands that do not fit into the classic or traditional molds. Many of the novelty items may include hand worked animal forms as well as farming concepts such as wheel barrows. These pieces can dress your patio into a whimsical fairy filled garden that begs to help you relax every time you enter it. Some will even double as centerpieces for your dining table.
Indoor planters and tables should not be left outside indefinitely. They are not built to withstand the tortures of inclement weather. The paint and other finishes that may be used in their designs may fade and peal after extended periods outside. The designs made exclusively for indoor decorating are more delicately formed and have a cleaner, more concise detailing.
Hanging plants usually come with plain wire or plastic hooks designed hang from holders attached to ceilings or poles. There are Sheppard's hooks and extensions that attach to walls or support poles on the patios. The Sheppard's hooks can be strategically placed anywhere in the yard or garden that needs a little color. The hanger extensions can be placed between the upright posts that hold the roof of patios and lose no interior space with your hanging plants.
There are stands that have stone or tile shelving for the plants. They are designed to accent the furniture you choose for your patio area. Many serve as end tables as well as plant stands. Others stand about three inches off the ground and have rollers on the legs for ease when you need to move the plants. These lower stands are meant for larger plants or decorative trees such as dwarf citrus.
As a whole the wrought iron plant holders are very durable and will last many years. Should they lose color or rust they can be easily repainted to look like new. The cost is generally not prohibitive when you purchase them and they are an item you can depend on to stand the test of time both in quality and beautiful enhancements for your gardens.
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