If you want to add some color to your outdoor space this summer and are lucky enough to have a deck or balcony, buying a railing planter is an easy way to do it. They mount to the edge of your railing with hooks, ledges, or a cutout in the base, and are generally a snap to set up. They look great solo or in multiples, spaced evenly along the railing, plus you don’t need to spend a fortune on the project, as there are options in the market for $20 or less. We’ve rounded up our favorites, with recommendations below to suit every style and budget.
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Key Specs
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 24 x 10.5 inches
- Material: Plastic
If you’re looking for an attractive, affordable, and durable railing planter, this one is tough to beat. Made of weather-resistant resin, it can withstand practically anything that’s thrown its way. It has a rounded top and ribs on the bottom that help with draining water. There’s also a cutout to attach the planter securely to your balcony or deck.
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 9 x 10 x 36 inches
- Material: Plastic
These railing planters are from top-rated company Veradek, and we cover several of their railing planters here for their overall quality and sleek design. This set might be mistaken for being made of metal, with its attractive brushed finish, but it’s actually 70 percent recycled high-grade polyethylene composite, which is weather-resistant and easy to maintain.
The 25-inch-wide planter comes with adjustable mounting hooks, hardware, and leveling brackets to fit to railings of varying widths. It also has drainage holes and is sold singly and in a larger 36-inch-wide size.
