Metal Planter Boxes
A metal planter box is an easy and chic way to display plants and other greenery. They can be simple to let your flowers shine, or have a bit of decoration to fit a theme. Either way, when spring comes, your flowers will bloom and brighten up your garden or the outside of your house. Metal is a good material come rain or shine due to its durability. We’ve picked out some of our favorite large metal planters below.
Metallic Long Box Planter for Outdoors
$99.41 $189.99
Metallic Long Box Planter for Outdoors
Veradek
$99.41 $189.99
Perfect For: Enhancing outdoor spaces with modern, rustic appeal
What We Like: Rust patina that naturally develops over time
The Metallic Long Box Planter elevates your outdoor decor with a sophisticated combination of design, durability, and convenience. Crafted from thick gauge Corten Steel with a furniture-quality finish, the planter is flexible, impact, frost, crack and scratch resistant. The planter arrives in its bare steel state and gradually develops a stunning rust patina. Featuring a modular design, this planter is perfect for updating any entrance, patio, or railing. Its weather-resistant structure with styrofoam insulation ensures plants stay comfortable throughout the year.
Designer Advice:
Place this long box planter near your patio seating area or entrance with a selection of lush, low-maintenance plants, and let the rust patina develop over time for an impressive outdoor focal point.
Galvanized Metal Elevated Planter Bed Set
$189.99 $206.99
Galvanized Metal Elevated Planter Bed Set
Arlmont & Co.
$189.99 $206.99
Perfect For: Growing tomatoes, berries, vines, herbs, and flowers in various garden settings
What We Like: The ergonomic design and classic appearance of galvanized metal
This elevated planter bed set offers a stylish and functional solution for gardening enthusiasts. The 22" wide beds provide ample soil depth for deep root plants and single-sided access, making them ideal for placement against walls. The durable galvanized metal resists warping, splitting, rotting, and cracking, outperforming wood, plastic, or ceramic alternatives. The modular system allows for easy expansion by 36" increments and can be used in backyard, urban, rooftop, or community gardens. Notably, the planter can accommodate up to 5 tomato plants.
Designer Advice:
Position the planter bed at a convenient spot with ample sun exposure and use as a row planter, border wall, or green privacy fence that enhances your living space while making gardening more accessible and enjoyable.
Industrial Corner Shelf Unit
$33.99 $52.99
Industrial Corner Shelf Unit
Rosalind Wheeler
$33.99 $52.99
Perfect For: Maximizing space and adding a touch of rustic charm to any room
What We Like: The blend of durable metal and beautiful wood
This industrial corner shelf unit brings both style and functionality to your home. Featuring a sturdy metal frame combined with natural, distressed wood shelves, it adds a rustic touch to any room. It offers five tiers of ample storage space, perfect for displaying your favorite books, plants, or decorative items. Its corner design makes the most of any unused corner space, making it a practical choice for smaller rooms or areas tight on space.
Designer Advice:
Enhance the industrial vibe by pairing this corner shelf unit with other metallic and wood elements, such as an Edison bulb floor lamp and a distressed area rug.
Geometric Wall Planter with Half-Moon Pot
$54 $87
Geometric Wall Planter with Half-Moon Pot
Joss & Main
$54 $87
Perfect For: Showcasing your love for natural beauty and modern minimalism
What We Like: Its sleek lines and elegant geometry
Embrace contemporary aesthetics with this geometric wall planter, featuring a half-moon pot sitting within a rectangular frame, creating a striking accent piece to elevate your home. Suitable for both faux and real plants (with a personal liner), or as a minimalist catch-all storage cubby. Made from resilient all-metal construction, ensuring it is both robust and sleek.
Designer Advice:
Position the planter in your entryway, living room or vanity area to make a statement, and be sure to use the protective foot pads to prevent damage to your hard surfaces.
Versatile Metal Planter Box
$877 $1495
Versatile Metal Planter Box
Sand & Stable™
$877 $1495
Perfect For: Enhancing home garden or indoor greenery
What We Like: Classic and clean-lined design with cross sides
This versatile planter box provides a perfect home for plants, succulents, and herbs. It is crafted from metal with a zinc coating and powder coating to help prevent rust, ensuring its durability. The clean-lined silhouette features cross sides, bringing a classic touch to your space. Though there are no drainage holes, you can drill your own to accommodate your plants' needs. Its neutral black color allows for seamless integration with various color palettes and aesthetics.
Designer Advice:
To maintain the luster and protect it from weather conditions, apply a clear coat of Rustoleum periodically. When styling, add vibrant flowers or eye-catching succulents for a standout display.
Tall Tapered Copper Planter Trio Set
$399.99 $519.99
Tall Tapered Copper Planter Trio Set
Gracie Oaks
$399.99 $519.99
Perfect For: Adding rustic charm to gardens, porches, and indoor spaces
What We Like: The grandiose size and removable inserts for versatility
Enrich your indoor or outdoor space with this trio of tall, tapered copper-colored planters. Oversized and elegant, these planters provide ample room for planting all your favorite real or faux plants, adding a pop of color. Made from high-quality metal, this durable set measures 13.75"L x 13.75"W x 36.25"H; 12"L x 12"W x 30.25"H; and 10"L x 10"W x 24.25"H. Each planter base features a drain hole with a removable rubber stopper plug and inserts to adjust the interior height to 12”, 10”, or 8” if desired.
Designer Advice:
Place these planters in a staggered arrangement to create a striking visual focal point, and consider planting tall plants like snake plants or ferns to accentuate their towering aesthetic.
Sleek Cube Planter with Rust Patina Finish
$163.25 $129.99
Sleek Cube Planter with Rust Patina Finish
Veradek
$163.25 $129.99
Perfect For: Enhancing any balcony, deck, or patio setting
What We Like: Durable Corten Steel construction and premium insulation
Meet the stylish and sturdy cube planter that's bound to elevate your outdoor space. It features a low and sleek design, complemented by a unique rusted patina finish. Made from fully seam-welded Corten Steel, this planter includes high-quality insulation, shielding your plants from extreme temperatures. Its durability makes it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial spaces, while the rust patina finish guarantees an eye-catching accent. Select from three size options, each offering ample planting space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this cube planter with bold-colored plants or flowers to create an attractive contrast against the rusted patina finish and achieve a modern, captivating look for your outdoor space.
Galvannealed Modern Planters
$247 $528
Galvannealed Modern Planters
Wade Logan®
$247 $528
Perfect For: Enhancing indoor and outdoor spaces
What We Like: Sleek design with improved durability
These Galvannealed Modern Planters feature a streamlined design that adds a contemporary touch to any setting. The galvannealed coating improves scratch resistance and offers enhanced corrosion protection compared to other galvanized steel finishes. With their versatile nature, these planters can be used indoors or outdoors to display your favorite plants and flowers beautifully. Please note that due to monitor resolutions, actual colors may vary slightly from the photos.
Designer Advice:
Try arranging these planters in groups of varying heights or styles to create a vibrant focal point in your living space or garden area.
Copper Steel Planter Box
$236 $232.99
Copper Steel Planter Box
Veradek
$236 $232.99
Available in three different measurements, this planter is made from steel with a rusted patina finish. The modern, modular design includes drainage holes and is weather resistant. A removable shelf insert allows you more options with what to plant.
Gabion Planter for Garden and Patio
$71.99 $279.99
Gabion Planter for Garden and Patio
Arlmont & Co.
$71.99 $279.99
Perfect For: Creating stylish and sturdy borders for flower or plant beds
What We Like: Rustproof and weather-resistant design
Our gabion planter is an excellent solution for designing borders for flower and plant beds in your garden or on your patio. Constructed with rustproof and weather-resistant galvanized steel, this raised garden bed is incredibly stable and durable. The mesh grid, created by welding transverse and longitudinal wires at every intersection, ensures additional sturdiness. The planter is designed to be filled with rocks or gravel, offering a unique touch to your outdoor space. Please note that stones and plants are not included in the delivery.
Designer Advice:
To add more visual interest, fill the gabion with different colored rocks or gravel to create a striking contrast with the plants growing inside the planter.
Large Metal Planter Box with Hooks
$107.99 $142.99
Large Metal Planter Box with Hooks
17 Stories
$107.99 $142.99
Featuring one rectangular planter and three hooks at the top, this planter hybrid is innovative and stylish. Standing on wheels, it is crafted from weather-resistant metal covered in an anti-rust coating. Drainage holes are included, too.
Designer Advice:
As this planter is on wheels, it’s a great option if your garden gets sun at different times of the day. The hanging hooks will support plant pots, but you could also get creative and use them as a place for your gardening tools. Furthermore, it is quick to assemble so you can get to work right away.
Distressed Large Outdoor Planter Box
$41.99 $54.99
Distressed Large Outdoor Planter Box
Gracie Oaks
$41.99 $54.99
Deliberately distressed for a rustic vibe, this planter is made from iron and measures eighteen inches wide. Without the legs, it is five inches tall. Moreover, it has a gunmetal gray color that will match most garden themes.
Designer Advice:
This planter is the perfect choice for farmhouse or cottage-style outdoor spaces. Its distressed paint look will add a charming finishing touch to any patio setting. However, it is not weather-resistant, so we recommend keeping it covered or under a patio roof. There are no drainage holes, either, which could cause water build-up over time.
Square Large Metal Box
Square Large Metal Box
This square box planter is available in three colors - white, gray, and black. It is rust and weather-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about it looking damaged over time. Additionally, it has been coated in scratch-resistant powder.
Designer Advice:
The ultra-modern design of this planter would look great placed on a balcony. It won’t overwhelm but rather enhance a smaller space, unlike a rectangular planter. Moreover, the Styrofoam insulation will ensure your plants stay healthy in changing weather conditions. This makes it a perfect choice if you live in a state with constantly changing weather.
Square Galvanized Steel Planter Box
Square Galvanized Steel Planter Box
Williston Forge
Perfect For: Plant and vegetable gardening enthusiasts
What We Like: Improved soil conditions and moisture drainage
Elevate your gardening game with this square galvanized steel planter box, designed to create better soil conditions and moisture drainage for your plants and vegetables. By enabling closer plant spacing, it helps maximize yield and simplify maintenance. The package includes steel panels, corner connectors, and hardware for easy setup. Plus, its galvanized steel construction ensures weather-resistance and protection against rust and corrosion.
Designer Advice:
Place the planter box in a sunny spot and fill it with rich, well-draining soil to encourage healthy root development for your vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs.
Square Planter with Metal Liners
Square Planter with Metal Liners
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Enhancing your outdoor or indoor space
What We Like: The practical slide-out metal liners
The Trinway square planter combines practicality and style. Its removable metal liners make it easy to maintain and clean, while the rounded handles and traditional design add a touch of elegance. The planter's durability is influenced by exposure to various weather conditions, so be mindful of the finish's longevity when placing it outdoors or positioning it to face the elements.
Designer Advice:
Place this planter near a seating area, and fill it with vibrant and hardy plants for a lively touch. Don't forget to assess the weather conditions before deciding on the planter's location.
Galvanized Metal Planter Box with Screen Panels
Galvanized Metal Planter Box with Screen Panels
Primrue
Perfect For: Climbing vines and elegant backyard decor
What We Like: Privacy-enhancing laser-cut screen panels
Maximize your greenery and add some visual interest to your garden with this galvanized metal planter box, featuring ample growing space for climbing vines and beautiful laser-cut screen panels. These panels not only extend the growing area but also provide much-needed privacy by hiding outdoor equipment like air conditioners. Made from 0.06" galvanized steel and coated with robust, scratch-resistant powder, this planter box is a durable and sturdy alternative to traditional wood options.
Designer Advice:
Pair this planter box with fragrant climbing plants like jasmine or honeysuckle to create a natural privacy barrier that's also visually stunning and offers delightful aromas in your outdoor space.
Ridged Metal Planter Box
Ridged Metal Planter Box
Cyantor-US
The sleek look of this planter box is modern and cool. Made from double-layer galvanized metal, it features an oval shape. Helpfully, it has an open base to prevent flooding. This will also allow your plants to absorb more nutrients.
Designer Advice:
We recommend using this planter in a vegetable garden. Its understated ribbed design will blend in seamlessly with surrounding plants and allow you to plant without backache. You can pick a more colorful option or classic silver depending on your garden. Plus, its low edges mean you’ll be able to tend to your carrots and tomatoes with ease.
Buying Guide
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Decorating your patio or deck using large metal planter boxes can add elegance and sophistication to the area. If you are keen at enhancing your outdoor space's aesthetics, continue reading as we've created a buying guide on the most versatile accessories for homes, large metal planter boxes.
- Copper - Copper planter boxes may be solid copper units or fiberglass planters with real copper coating. Large copper planter boxes patina over time into a stunning greyish blue. They'll naturally deter pesky insects, too.
- Wrought Iron - It comes powder coated with rust resistance and a sophisticated look.
- Aluminum - Also powder coated, it’s rust-proof and durable with the ability to stand the test of time.
Visually, your large metal planter box should be half your plant's height. With this design principle, a 7" box will look great with a 14" plant. This rule applies regardless of how many plants a container will hold. In general, make use of planter boxes that allow a lot of room to accommodate a root system. There must also be room for growth. What's more, there's a need for an inch of breathing room above the soil for watering.
Your plant-to-container ratio must be just right. Placing a large plant inside a small container will cramp the plant's root development. A container that is too large for a plant will look awkward as well. A large container will hold so much soil as well that moisture retention will be problem, especially for tiny root balls. Since you're thinking of buying large metal planter boxes, only consider using them with plants that grow bigger over time.
Drainage
Drainage is crucial to every plant. As a matter of fact, there are more plants that die from overwatering as opposed to underwatering. As water fills all the air pockets that are essential for root development, a plant will die quickly. Unless you are growing a water garden that's containerized, make sure that you only use the planter box that has drainage holes. There are planter boxes with removable plugs. Others will only come with indicators where holes need to be drilled.
You may find a beautiful large metal planter box without any holes. It is often referred to as a cachepot. You can still use this stunning pot, but make sure you don't place the plant in it directly. What you should do instead is to place the plant in a smaller container with drainage holes. Then, place an inverted saucer inside your cachepot to elevate the plant and allow it to be far from the excess water collected within the cachepot.
Protective Coating
Large metal planter boxes may look stunning on their own, but they can be affected by humidity, moisture, and heat that can cause the soil inside the containers to dry out. Drying out, of course, hinders the roots of plants to grow. If you will be choosing metal planter boxes, make sure that they come with non-toxic rust coating in order to protect your planters from rusting and extreme corrosion and ensure the soil doesn't dry out.
