Deck Rail Planters

Deck rail planters are an exciting innovation in container gardening. The stark look of the deck rail can be softened with plants in deck rail planters. There is also the added advantage that the plants are at a raised height – suitable for those with bad backs. It makes tending to the plants so much easier!

There is a variety of deck rail planters on the market, ranging from plastic to wooden varieties. Garden.com has a good range of deck rail planters in graduating sizes.

Deck planters from GardenersSupplyCo

24" 2 x 4 Railing Planter
Dress up your deck and add color to your front porch with these convenient self-mounting planters. Thanks to a patented saddle groove, they slip right over deck railings without tools or fasteners, and they won't blow away or fall off. Made of highly durable, UV-stabilized polypropylene that resists cracking, chipping and breaking. Choice of designer colors and two sizes: 2 x 4 Planter fits standard 2 x 4 railing (actual width 3-1/2"); 2 x 6 Planter fits standard 2 x 6 railing (actual width 5-1/2"). Made of highly durable, UV-stabilized polypropylene 2 x 4 Planter holds 16 quarts of soil Fits standard 2 x 4 railing (actual width 3-1/2") 2 x 6 Planter holds 16 quarts of soil Fits standard 2 x 6 railing (actual width 5-1/2") Both sizes are 25" L x 11" W x 8" H Two drainage holes prevent waterlogging.