Welcome to the world of hanging planters for front porches! These solutions can both maximize your porch space and enhance its aesthetic appeal. To fully utilize their beauty and functionality, it's crucial to select the right plants for each planter.
The healthy growth of the plants on your beautiful planters will create an attractive look to your front porch. Additionally, consider your porch’s decor style to choose suitable planters or combinations. Join us as we explore the art of hanging planters and how they can transform your outdoor space.
1. Pulley hanging containers
A pulley hanging container can solve one of the biggest problems of the hanging planter type - it’s hard to see what is happening to flowers or plants positioned above your head. The pulley system in this type of planter can raise and lower the container, allowing you to easily access checking, watering, pruning, and other maintenance tasks.
2. Bird cage flower planters
For this type of planter, I love growing plants that can spill out from the openings of the birdcage. This creates a beautiful cascading effect, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the planter and making it look lush and full.
3. Woven wicker baskets
The woven structure of wicker baskets features gaps between the materials, allowing air to flow freely around the roots and soil, enhancing ventilation compared to other solid containers. Consider growing petunias, fuchsias, and fern varieties in a hanging woven wicker basket because they require good air circulation.
4. Flower basket-like planters
The flower basket-like planter features a handle that acts as a natural trellis, providing support for the climbing tendrils of the vines. Vines growing around the handle can create an attractive, decorative look, enhancing the visual appeal of the planter and its surroundings.
5. Planters in a geometric wire frame
Are you a fan of modern and minimalist styles? The clean lines and geometric shapes of this planter’s wire frame complement a variety of porch decor styles including minimalist, industrial, eclectic, and modern design.
6. Cone woven baskets
Unlike the flat bottom of other planter shapes, the colonial shape of a cone woven basket can drain water more effectively without pooling at the bottom. Thus, I strongly recommend it for growing succulents and other plants that require well-draining soil.
7. Hanging planters with stands
If your front porch lacks suitable attachment points, consider using a stand for hanging planters. This allows you to position your plants in optimal locations for sunlight exposure, airflow, and visual appeal.
8. Hanging two-tier pots
If your front porch is small, a two-tier pot is one of the most effective ways to maximize vertical space. It allows you to grow more plants in a vertical arrangement, making the most of the limited space on your porch.
9. Three-tier pots
Apart from more effective use of vertical space, a hanging three-tier pot allows you to create varied arrangements for one kind of flower by combining it with other plants in each tier, for example.
10. Planters with macrame plant hangers
Thanks to the intricate designs and natural fibers of macrame plant hangers, this type of planter can add a touch of bohemian and handcrafted charm to your front porch.
11. Lantern-style planters
Lantern-style planters mimic the shape of traditional lanterns, featuring an intricate design. The combination of plants in this classic shape adds a timeless elegance to any porch.
12. Hanging terrariums
The enclosed environment of the terrarium offers some protection for plants from harsh weather conditions, pests, and debris. However, be sure to select species that thrive in the enclosed and often humid environment such as air plants, succulents, moss, ferns, peperomia, and pilea.
13. Wooden box planters
Compared to plastic and metal, wood box planters provide better insulation to protect your plant roots from temperature extremes. Just remember that to use them outdoors effectively, they need to be treated or sealed to resist moisture.
14. Bamboo planters
These lightweight and durable bamboo planters can provide your plants with many benefits such as insulation, breathability, and drainage. However, their limited space only allows for the growth of trailing plants, compact ferns and herbs, miniature succulents, and ornamental grasses.
15. Hanging watering system planters
I highly recommend this type of hanging planter for busy people who don’t have time to water regularly. Its built-in watering systems, such as self-watering reservoirs or drip irrigation systems, provide a consistent water supply to the plants without the need for frequent manual watering.
Floating shelf planters
This floating shelf planter can maximize the available surface area for plant display, allowing you to showcase a greater variety of plants, including decorative elements.
16. Metal hanging basket planter with coco coir liner
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The coco coir liner of this planter provides your plants with many benefits, such as good drainage, aeration, and moisture retention. In terms of aesthetic appeal, it has a rustic and natural look that complements many decor styles on your front porch especially farmhouse and bohemian styles.
17. Hanging terracotta pots
I love growing trailing vines like ivy in terracotta pots because they benefit from the aeration provided by terracotta. This porous material allows air to pass through, regulating the temperature of the soil and keeping roots of trailing vines cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
18. Colorful plastic planters
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Compared to other materials, hanging plastic planters are more inexpensive, allowing you to invest in a greater quantity. Plastic planters are lightweight enough for easy hanging and durable enough to resist various weather conditions, suitable for growing on the front porch.
Moreover, these planters come in a wide variety of vibrant hues - from bold reds and blues to softer pastels. You can mix and match different sizes and shapes to create an eclectic, personalized display.
19. Hanging Upside-Down Planters
This type of planter can minimize the risks of weeding and mildew growth, making it ideal for those who don’t have time to check and take care of their plants regularly. The hanging upside-down planters are suitable for growing many plants including alpine strawberries, cherry tomatoes, compact herbs, and sweet potato vine.
20. Hanging teacup planters
Teacup planters are very beautiful to be a planter, but their small size suits small plant varieties such as herbs and succulents with compact growth habits. Because they often lack a drainage hole at the bottom, this type of planter can help prevent overwatering - one of the most common issues of growing succulents.
21. Ceramic cute hanging planters
Your kids will love these cute planters. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, this ceramic construction is sturdy and weather-resistant, making it suitable for outdoor use without fading, cracking, or chipping.
22. Large hanging planters
The spacious design of this large hanging planter accommodates a wide variety of plants, such as trailing vines, lush foliage, and flowering plants. This versatility allows you to create diverse and dynamic displays, making it a big and attractive focal point on your front porch.
23. Kettle planters
Instead of discarding your old kettle, you can repurpose it into a hanging planter. This offers an opportunity not only for upcycling but also for creating an eye-catching design for your front porch. The distinctive shape of a kettle as a planter creates a unique focal point, drawing attention.
24. Metal iron hanging pots
These metal iron hanging flower pots come with holders featuring detachable hooks, making them ideal for attaching to the railings of your porch. In addition to being available in colorful options, these metal planters are durable and damage-resistant, so you don't need to worry about weather conditions.
Although hanging planters offer a wonderful opportunity to elevate the beauty and functionality of your front porch, it's essential to choose suitable ones and select plants that thrive in them. Pay attention to their designs, ensuring they pair well with your decor space.
