How to Use planter in a Sentence

planter

noun
  • She bought a planter to put on their deck.
  • Do not make a planter around a tree.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Then think about where the planter will sit.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Hang items that move and flash around your planters.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Find a planter size and height that works best for your dog.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Shiny metal planters will add a glow.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Fill the planter with soil around the water bowl.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Gone are the spring porch planters and airy summer decor.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Then punch holes in it with a bulb planter, and fill with plants or seeds.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2020
  • In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • Use high shelves, closed rooms or hanging planters.
    — Taneia Surles, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Jones said there are still some planters that can be adopted.
    — Mike Danahey, Elgin Courier-News, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The planters will help block cars from driving through the front.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Watch this video to see how a smart planter can help your houseplants.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Set up your display at the base of a planter or on a porch step.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The 7-inch planter is made out of woods and weighs just 3 pounds.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2020
  • Front gardens and planters can be more than just a treat for the eyes.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Then, remove it from its planter, and check for signs of root rot.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Oversized planters or the wrong soil can cause root rot and weak growth.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Or, leave it exposed and weigh it down with mulch, stones, or planters.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
  • The best way to prevent root rot is to choose a planter with a drainage hole.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Need a planter as well as a magazine rack?
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Use planters on the porch or by the entryway.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Remove the seat and replace it with a planter box or pot.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Repot the orchid in a new planter with new soil.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • They could be used as a prop in a men’s shop, or as a planter with greenery.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 24 June 2021
  • Sow about 3 to 4 seeds per planter or hill, then thin to one or two plants.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 23 Aug. 2018
  • Use tall planters to add height and fill vertical space.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Think plastic planters can only be used for plants?
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Finish the look off with a planter full of fall flowers.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

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