Planter Palette
Depending on the community and location of the site, the selection of the right planters should be locally accessible, affordable, and maintainable. In addition, the planters should also be light-weight so as not to affect the delicate heritage structures. These can range in materiality and form to suit the site.
Steel Planters
Pros
- Durable
- Maintainable
- Light-weight
- Can easily be modeled into varying shapes
Cons
- Costly
- May not be easily accessible locally
Timber Planters
Pros
- Most likely to be easily accessible
- Maintainable
- Cost effective
- Easy in repairs
-Light-weight
Cons
- High level of maintenance
- Can be crafted into a limited number of shapes.
Composite Material Planters
Pros
-Highly durable
-Can easily be modeled into varying shapes
Cons
- Tends to be heavy-weight
- May not be easily accessible to local communities