1. Design project: planter
by: Nick Z. & Julia

2. About our planter It is made up of four connected cylindrical pots
The exterior is made out of synthetic wood, so it can last throughout all seasons
The plants being used are perennials, requiring less maintenance, as they regrow themselves each year

3. requirements
Holds at least one medium sized tree or several smaller plants
Has sufficient drainage that allows water to exit the planter
No sharp edges
Single element

4. exterior

5. Materials: Synthetic wood Soil Two small trees Two perennials
Inner basket

6. Interior (drainage system)

8. Plant baskets with drains
Cutouts that drained water exits from

9. How the drainage system woks
The planter has a double layer, the inside layer is what involves the drainage system. The inside layer holds the soil and the plant. The bottom of this layer is colander-like, as it has many small holes. As rain falls into the planter, some will be absorbed and the excess will fall through the bottom of the inside layer. When the excess water falls through it will pool between the layers, and exit the planter through the holes in the exterior layer.

10. Why our planter is right for halton
Our planter is small and does not take up lots of room
It has a sleek, modern design
It provides advertising space
Durable through all four Canadian seasons
It is low maintenance and easy to take care of

11. The end