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What to plant in shallow planters?
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The best plant for shallow planters is vegetables. Because vegetables such as lettuce and onions do not have deep roots, they grow well in several inches of topsoil.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Midcentury Large Shallow Willy Guhl Planter by Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large shallow planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
Primitive Carved Stone Trough, Weathered Planter, Bonsai Pot
Located in Leicester, GB
The most beautiful hand carved stone trough. Organic shape from the natural stone, with a shallow
Category
Early 20th Century English Primitive Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
$1,117 Sale Price
25% Off
PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY WHiTE CARRARA MARBLE SHALLOW GARDEN HOME PLANTERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique 19th century white Carrara marble garden shallow planters
Please note the delivery fee listed is
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Carrara Marble
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Saucer Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, resting on a zinc coated metal stand. A very large and shallow planter made of fiber cement, in good
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
seamlessly into modern interiors as a shallow planter for lush greenery.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Elm
A Bronze Indian Urli
Located in Chicago, IL
, shallow planter, or water basin for floating flowers.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
$2,500 Sale Price
32% Off