Spring has arrived and with Spring comes gardening of all kinds. Among the favorite types of gardening for urban and suburban homeowners is container gardening, not only because it a way to grow your own flowers, vegetables, and herbs, but also because containers help create a beautiful outdoor landscape. The problem that often arises with container gardens is many planters …
Planters – Stone Versus Resin
Stone planters offer a unique beauty, but they also present a number of disadvantages for those who invest in them. Today, let’s explore stone planters versus resin (made from Linear Low Density Polyethylene) planters by TerraCast Products. In terms of environmental friendliness, TerraCast Planters win hands down. Made of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), TerraCast Products has developed resin from …
Low Maintenance Plants? Yes Please!
With any commercial property, the goal is to make a great first impression in the best possible way. You want your business to attract customers and clients and invite them to come inside for a closer look. Plants and flowers can do just that, particularly if your business is in the city where plants and greenery are often in short …
The Benefits of Made in the USA
At TerraCast Products, you’ll find a family owned and operated company, one in which every product is made in the USA. All TerraCast properties – offices, factories, warehouses, and facilities are on American soil. Why is that so important? Made in the USA offers benefits galore, not only for the employees of TerraCast but for everyone who choses to buy …
How to Choose the Best Planter
When selecting outdoor planters for your commercial property, there are lots of options from which to choose. From planter boxes to vases, outdoor planters are indispensable part of your design and aesthetics. Planters allow you to showcase plants and flowers, whether your brand seeks to communicate understated elegance, pops of panache, or distinctive flair. Outdoor planters bring character and style …
4 Benefits of Using a Faux Stone Planter
Planters come in plastic, stone, resin, metal, concrete, and more. However, all materials are not created equal. For instance, stone and concrete planters can easily be stained and fractured, plus they are extremely heavy. Yet, many people still want stone planters because of their beautiful appearance – that’s where faux stone planters come in handy. As you contemplate which materials …
6 Ways to Promote Recycling Around Your City
Looking to create a cleaner and greener city? From forming fun contests to customizing recycling bins, there are a variety of creative things you can do to promote recycling around your city. After all, recycling is an important way to reduce waste in landfills and can even help reduce pollution in your local waterways, parks, streets and so forth. Creative …
How to Make Park Benches Last Longer
Benches are a must have for any park setting, they offer a place for people to sit down and relax. While they are well worth the investment, it’s important to make park benches last as long as possible so that you can get the most out of your money. Buying park benches made from the right, long lasting materials, as …
Is Resin a Plastic?
Products made from resin are incredibly durable and resistant to rust, but is resin a plastic? And what sets resin apart from other materials? While resin is a type of plastic, it is not your generic plastic, for instance what you’d find on a cheap plastic planter. Instead, resin-based products are uniquely durable – read on to find out why. …
How Rotational Molding (Rotomolding) is Changing the Lifespan of Planters
At TerraCast®, we use a unique manufacturing process known as rotational molding, or rotomolding, to create products that are exceptionally durable and incredibly precise. Our process greatly differs from how traditional clay or plastic planters are manufactured, and it makes all the difference when it comes to extending the lifespan of planters. What is Rotomolding? Rotational molding is a specific …