Outdoor Decor Projects and Planting Advice

Explore real-world case studies and horticultural tips from The Outdoor Decor Company. These guides detail how planter scale, structural materials, plant species, drainage systems and placement work together in residential gardens, apartment balconies, pool surrounds and commercial precincts across Perth.

Pool and garden project at The Vines

Utah Planters at The Vines documents a completed private poolside landscape installation. The project features large Utah Planters housing mature 15-year-old Dracaena trees, selected planters fitted with sub-irrigation self-watering inserts, a complementary native front garden, and natural boulders positioned by crane.

Perth apartment balcony planter installation

Rooftop and Balcony Planters examines container selection for urban balcony and rooftop garden living. It reviews the use of lightweight Polystone Resin Verna Troughs with integrated concealed wheels, Divider Troughs for privacy screening, and an oval boat planter, integrating internal drainage layers and subtle LED base lighting.

Commercial planters at Brookfield Place

Commercial Planters at Brookfield Place records how Large Bell Planters paired with tropical specimen plants created a welcoming alfresco perimeter for a retail storefront, softening expansive concrete architecture in central Perth.

Succulent container care, watering and soil guide

Essential Tips for Succulent Care provides practical advice on container succulent maintenance, explaining top and bottom watering techniques, the importance of allowing potting soil to dry out completely between watering cycles, balanced seasonal feeding, and container drainage requirements.

To calculate the exact soil or potting mix needed for your containers, use our Potting Mix and Planter Volume Calculator. For more articles, visit the Outdoor Decor Blog.

What case studies and guides are included in this section?

This guide covers poolside landscaping at The Vines, high-rise balcony container gardening, commercial storefront activation at Brookfield Place, and container succulent care instructions.

Why is planter material selection important for balconies and rooftops?

Balconies require lightweight materials such as Polystone Resin and marine-grade fibreglass to respect floor load ratings, while built-in wheels and proper drainage prevent water pooling on paved surfaces.

How do self-watering planter inserts assist plant health?

Self-watering inserts store a water reservoir at the base of the pot, allowing plants to draw moisture as needed while preventing waterlogged soil and reducing watering frequency during hot Perth summers.

What are the key rules for growing succulents in outdoor pots?

Succulents require pots with open drainage holes, gritty, fast-draining potting mix, thorough watering followed by complete soil drying, and feeding according to manufacturer instructions.

How do I calculate soil volume for my planters?

Use our Potting Mix and Planter Volume Calculator to determine the exact litres and 25 L or 30 L bags needed for rectangular, round and tapered pots.