And when it comes to a planter, sometimes size does matter. After all, extra-large oversized planters are a feature of many modern garden trends.

The fun, 5-by-9-inch aluminum planters are inspired by their family. ‘We have two kids and we’ve been getting into gardening lately,’ Linda Geiser said. ‘My husband is really in to succulents.

Edge planters Israeli-born designer Ilan Dei sculpts contemporary, Venice-cool planters out of fiber-reinforced concrete. Edge, in four colors, 18 by 18 inches, $395; 24 by 18 by 18 inches, $590.

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These mid-century modern plant stands are handmade in Weyburn, Sask. Each stand is made to order and takes approximately two weeks to ship. We like this rich walnut version, but they also come in ...

This dark gray 16″ planter is a little smaller than the one at Costco, but still gives you the concrete look for less. You also can’t beat the price — this planter is just $15.99.