Coordinate planting and drainage
Plant type, growing medium, irrigation and drainage should be resolved with the landscape design rather than assumed from the planter shell alone.
Public Realm & Development · Landscape answer
How Should Planters Be Integrated Into Public-Space Design?
A public planter is both furniture and a landscape container. Water, planting, maintenance and finished weight all affect the site interface.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Check the support and location
Large planted containers can create substantial finished loads. Structural capacity and final positioning should be reviewed by the local project team where relevant.
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