Add an exotic hue to your garden to create contrast.

A pretty blue ombré wash is a subtle and unexpected counterpoint to summer flowers. Once the flowers fade, the pot adds a bright spot of colour to the patio or deck.

Choose a spare profile for maximum flexibility.

This planter has an sleek silhouette that's perfect for both modern and traditional homes. Although it has the look of concrete, it's light enough to use on an apartment balcony.

Add interest to your garden with textured details.

Subtle details, like this leaf pattern, make a less expensive pot look posh.

Display large arrangements in this sizable pot.

Choose a generously sized planter to handle large flower arrangements.This square black pot is perfect; with a deep interior and stabilizing feet, it won't tip over.

Give your garden a sense of history with an aged planter.

An ordinary urn looks historic in mottled bronze, which contrasts beautifully with verdant green foliage. The traditional shape ensures this planter will never go out of style.

Use bright pots to highlight your front door.

Add impact to any outdoor space with sleek red planters. Two of these inexpensive pots would look great flanking a black door.

Choose interesting features to elevate simple containers.

Turn a boxy planter into a pretty garden focal point with a simple trellis pattern and decorative moulding. The slightly whitewashed finish on this planter brings out the details beautifully.

Recycled materials make this planter green.

Line the perimeter of a cottage deck with reclaimed barn-board planters. The custom-order process makes it a snap to create a gardening space practically anywhere.

Add European-style to your windows with a patterned planter.

This windowbox planter benefits from an embossed, trellis-inspired pattern, which adds texture to the otherwise plain shape.

Leave this planter natural or paint it for a refined look.

This wooden planter offers country charm, and is ideal for herbs or small vegetables. For a more polished look, paint it white for a Versailles-inspired planter.

Add easy, classic appeal to any entryway.

Flank a front door with lightweight footed pedestal urns filled with gorgeous blooms to create a welcoming tableau.

Add a pop of bold colour to your garden.

Green in more ways than one, this bright chartreuse planter is made of recycled milk jugs.

Smooth copper works beautifully with modern or traditional landscaping.

This simple cylindrical planter is dressed up with a gorgeous copper patina. The sleek shape would be perfect for patios or entryways.

Like any indoor room, every outdoor space needs a touch of grounding black.

The simple shape and fashionable matte black finish of this planter would pair well with a row of tall, feathery grasses.

Sleek stone makes a modern statement.

Line your stone patio with planters, like this trim textured one, to outline your outdoor entertaining space. Fill with low plantings, like the succulents shown.