Concrete Planters - The Modern Traditional Garden Containers
Also: Garden Planters, Outdoor Planters
"Modern traditional"? Is that not a contradiction in terms? Strictly speaking, yes, but traditions change. The old tradition going back many centuries was to have your garden ornaments, statues and planters, carved from stone. Those who could afford it, of course, for their grand, stately garden homes. Then, in the modern world, along came concrete, followed by concrete moulds, statues and planters. Garden concrete planters became the new "tradition".
Even the new concrete garden ornament tradition has evolved, with the advent of concrete aggregates such as fiberstone. However, concrete planters are still very much in demand, and the supply is still there to feed that demand. Prices can be quite high, but it can definitely be worthwhile, especially if you are a traditionalist who likes quality.
While materials used for planters may change, there are still some ancient tradtions when it comes to subjects and designs. Many combine a statue or figure that has quite classical connections.
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A good example is the three cherub planter pictured at the top. Cherub statues have ancient traditions and are truly vintage garden decor, so it is good to see that tradition being extended, not only into garden planters, but into concrete garden planters too. The second picture, of a lady's head, is also classic in its styling, including the lady's hair style. There is something warm and comforting about such classical representations even in a modern garden, bringing a sense of continuity to the garden ambience.
More of a modern development has been the wider use of animals in garden statues, and also garden planters. While lion statues and planters have been around for centuries, more domestic and popular cuddly animals have recently made their mark in garden statuary and decor. The cute little rabbits on the small concrete planter shown left are just one example.
