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Bring home the joy of a garden with these stylish planters

Seeing a garden in full bloom typically brings smiles. So, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that there are health and well-being benefits to raising plants. Studies have shown plants have a calming effect on people and can help with focus and even memory. If you don’t have space for a full-blown garden, don’t worry. You can still bring the joy of a garden to your home with planters. Planters come in a variety of styles and sizes, making it easy to create a garden on your apartment balcony or backyard deck. Here are some great planters to get you started.

Fill this rustic wooden 31-inch box planter from Thirteen Chefs with blooms or plants. You can even plant a backyard herb garden. It measures 31″x10″x9″ and doesn’t require any assembly. This standalone planter looks amazing on a deck, balcony, or porch. It’s made from acacia, which stands up well against water.
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For an indoor or outdoor planter, Thirteen Chefs serves up another beauty with this 24-inch wooden planter. Its natural wood will perfectly complement most decors. The planter doesn’t require assembly and is ideal for planting flowers, plants, or herbs. This lightweight planter easily moves inside or out if there’s a frost in the forecast. It will look lovely on a wide kitchen window sill or outside on a balcony, deck, or porch.
Bring the outdoors inside with this compact Thirteen Chef’s 17-inch wooden planter box. Its inviting design would brighten up a wide kitchen window sill with blooms or a fresh smelling herb garden The 17″x9.7″x7″ suits succulents too. The planter box is fashioned from acacia, which is naturally rot resistant. Assembly is simple and all the necessary tools and hardware are included. Use the planter box inside or out. Its construction is well-suited for either.
If you’re looking to have a little garden oasis in your home, then Thirteen Chef’s Villa Acacia Wooden Planter is a perfect pick. The lightweight bucket planter can move inside or outside easily. It’s design is ideal for flowers, herbs, succulents, or small plants. Drainage holes help ensure healthy roots. The rustic style is a great fit for a country style kitchen. This wooden planter will look inviting inside your home or outside on a balcony, porch, or deck. Its ideal for gardeners with limited space.
Bring a bit of that fresh country style to your home with this Villa Acacia rectangular whiskey barrel planter. The sturdy planter is as versatile as it is smart. Use it for flowers, succulents, plants, or herbs. This planter can go inside or outside. It’s easy to move with its stylish handles.

An indoor or outdoor garden adds warmth and color to any home. Plants and flowers always bring a smile and are a welcome addition even if you don’t have a lot of space. These five wooden planters from Thirteen Chefs make it easy to have an indoor or outdoor garden. Fill them with flowers or grow your own fresh herbs right in your kitchen.

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