You’ve got your big beautiful commercial planters from TerraCast ready to go—but what’s the best soil for potted plants? The higher quality soil you rely on, the healthier your plants are going to be. The thing is, the best soil for in-ground plants is drastically different from soil used for container planters. Gardening soil doesn’t provide the water, air or …
5 Innovative Public Square Design Ideas
Innovative public square design can improve neighborhood morale, increase home values, generate more retail sales, plus so much more. No space needs to go wasted, not with these great public square design ideas implemented in some of the world’s most highly trafficked locations, such as Times Square in New York City. We played a role in the development of all …
Golf Course Lighting Solutions That’ll Save You Money Over Time
Quality golf course lighting solutions should efficiently light the entire property while the posts themselves resist rust and corrosion. Light posts that cannot stand up to moisture, a few hits from sharp lawn mowers, landscape weed edgers or bumps from golf carts will not surpass the test of time. TerraCast Products offers superior golf course lighting solutions and we have …
Dog Pee Is Causing City Lamp Posts To Topple Over, Here’s How You Can Prevent It
There are an increasing number of reports regarding lampposts falling over, and the reason why? Dog pee! A neighborhood in downtown San Diego watched a lamppost crash to the ground on an otherwise quiet Thursday night. Luckily, no one was standing near the lamppost when it tumbled to the ground, and surprisingly, even though cars were parked nearby, no cars …
9 Great Landscaping Ideas For Small Businesses
The best landscaping ideas for your small business should be customized to your company and mission. After all, commercial landscaping is an extension of your business and brand. No matter what, you’ll have to pay for sod, grass, plants, etc., so why not make your money go as far as possible? The following landscaping ideas for small businesses virtually pay …
New York’s Diversity Plaza Revamp Will Feature TerraCast Planters
New York’s Diversity Plaza, located at 37th Road between 73rd and 74th Street, is undergoing major renovations, which began on April 17, 2017. The project is expected to wrap up by June 2018. We are so excited to announce our planters will be featured at this vibrant public space, which will accommodate a lot of pedestrian traffic each day. Our …
TerraCast Products Featured In Innovative City Redevelopment Projects
What began as the design idea from the minds of engineers whom staff the New York City Department of Transportation has, over the last 5 years, grown exponentially. Not just within the city that never sleeps, but, because social networking is the new grass-roots; any expanded efforts in creating pedestrian friendly areas grow quickly as many other DOT’s have followed …
8 Tips for Growing Lemon Trees in Large Planters
Humidity levels, water, and sunshine are three key components to growing thriving lemon trees in large planters. Not only are lemon trees beautiful, but they provide delicious citrus fruit. Lemon trees generally take about 3-5 years before they start to showcase fruit. Yet, under the wrong conditions, lemon trees are not going to survive or produce any fruit. Here are …
Tree Pots: How to Successfully Plant Trees in Planters
You can grow beautiful trees in large planters to give your landscaping more height, or add some shade. But first, you need to be aware of the unique needs of trees grown in planters. What Types of Trees Grow Well in Planters? Certain trees can flourish in planters, but not all trees are up for the challenge. Your best bet …
9 Benefits to Landscaping with Recycled Materials
From reducing landfill waste to lowering overall material costs, there are so many benefits to landscaping with recycled materials. There are several different ways to landscape your property with recycled materials. First, you can purchase sustainable products made from recycled materials. For instance, our planters, lighting fixtures, trash cans, and site furnishings are made from up to 100% post-consumer recycled …