Austin Planter Blog

This guide explains how to set up successful fall containers with the right planter depth, soil, and drainage for mums, herbs, and cool-season vegetables. Learn why you should skip rocks and Styrofoam, how to match pots with saucers, and what makes plastic planters durable, lightweight, and ideal for changing seasonal displays.

Mid-summer is the ideal time to plan fall and winter porch planters that stay attractive through frost and snow. This guide covers choosing durable, weatherproof containers and matching saucers, budget-friendly ways to fill large planters, and layered planting recipes for color and structure. You will also learn watering rules as temperatures drop and a simple winterization checklist to protect roots, pots, and...

This guide explains how to place garden wind spinners where they actually catch the breeze, with suggested heights for yards, balconies, and planters. Learn step-by-step setup in soil and containers, what materials last outdoors, and how to care for spinners through winter. You will also find styling ideas and a spotlight on Beloit Plastics’ durable Spinning Daisy design.