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What to plant in shallow planters?

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What to plant in shallow planters?
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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Primitive Carved Stone Trough, Weathered Planter, Bonsai Pot
Located in Leicester, GB
Organic shape from the natural stone, with a shallow planter space which has been hand carved.
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY WHiTE CARRARA MARBLE SHALLOW GARDEN HOME PLANTERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique 19th century white Carrara marble garden shallow planters Please note the del...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
The tub's unusual shape offers a rustic charm and fits 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
A full-size specimen, this bronze vessel is wonderful as a tabletop centerpiece, shallow planter, or water basin for floating flowers.
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Early 20th Century Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

A Bronze Indian Urli
$2,500 Sale Price
32% Off
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Shallow Buff Terracotta Planters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A matching pair of antique neoclassical style shallow buff terracotta planters, circa 1860. Though unsigned, these planters are attributed to J.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Willy Guhl Low Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl low planters with shallow bowl that sits on matching base.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

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