The very last point will sum up the first four and make it workable. It is important to first note that usage of deck planters for raising plants is a great way to spice up your outdoor decoration, however, planters must be careful when making use of deck planters on the deck as they can ruin the wooden deck over time either by staining it or causing the wood to rot and this is why we will be looking at the ways by which that can be prevented in deck planting, especially when dealing with deck planting.
- Usage of Hanging Planters and Deck Planters: The need for potted plants to sit on the deck surface is eliminated with the usage of hanging planters and deck planters. There are so many types of hanging planters and deck planters that can be used by home planters or gardeners. These include decking hardware such as shepherd hooks or planter brackets or deck posts.
- Usage of Pot Feet or Risers: Pot feet and risers can be used for raising deck planters as these work more like the legs of a chair. It raises the pot off the deck when they are positioned under the planter which helps to reduce the amount of contact between the deck and the deck planter and it also ensures adequate airflow under the containers. This works well for people that do not want to completely change the aesthetic view of their garden.
- Usage of Plant Stand for Potted Plants: These plant stands in deck planters allow for enough air circulation between decks and deck planters. There are different types of plant stands in terms of height, size, and shape. The diversity that comes with plant stands helps you get to pick stands that are suitable and fit best for your deck and your taste, it helps you set your outdoor view with your preference.
- Changing of Your Pot Placement: Another solution that can help save your deck from damage is also having to frequently change where you place your deck planters as this affords the deck ability to dry up before having to place it there again. However, there are cases of plants that may not permit movement because of the sunlight, this may make you just settle for other options that wouldn’t sabotage your deck durability.
- Regular Maintenance of Decks: With all of the options that have been made available there is this one thing that if not done regularly may still sabotage the efforts applied to keeping our decks in proper shape and that is the idea of maintenance, you must ensure the constant maintenance of your deck, an inspection of the decked plants to ensure proper positioning and adjustment when there is need.