Material Composition | Outdoor gardens, long-term use | Industry Standard: Plastic/low-grade wood (ASTM D2240 hardness 40 Shore D) Our Base: Pine/wood (ASTM D2240 hardness 55 Shore D)▲ Our Advanced: Fir (ASTM D2240 hardness 70 Shore D)▲▲ | ▲ Base: 25% harder than industry (resists scratches) ▲▲ Advanced: 75% harder (decade-long durability) | Base: Heavier than plastic (2.5kg vs 1.2kg) Advanced: Requires careful handling due to density |
Durability/Weathering | Coastal regions, high-UV environments | Industry: 1-year UV resistance (ASTM G154) Base: 2-year UV/moisture resistance▲ Advanced: 5-year ASTM D1204 certification▲▲ | ▲ Base: Retains 90% color integrity after 2 years ▲▲ Advanced: Passes 1,000-hour salt spray test (ASTM B117) | Base: May warp in extreme humidity Advanced: 30% higher cost than Base |
Style & Aesthetic | Modern rustic decor, luxury landscaping | Industry: Generic "natural" finish (ISO 2813 roughness 5 μm) Base: Hand-sanded bark texture (ISO 2813 3 μm)▲ Advanced: American-style carved motifs + 2-tone stain▲▲ | ▲ Base: 40% smoother finish than industry ▲▲ Advanced: Customizable engraving (ISO 1302 tolerance ±0.2mm) | Base: Limited color options Advanced: Longer production time (7 days vs 3 days) |
Size & Capacity | Large-scale plantings, statement pieces | Industry: 30cm diameter max Base: 45cm diameter▲ Advanced: "Giant" 60cm diameter (ISO 10360 tolerance)▲▲ | ▲ Base: Fits 3x more soil volume ▲▲ Advanced: Supports 50kg+ plants (EN 1341-2 stability test) | Base: Requires 2-person assembly Advanced: Bulky shipping (25kg package) |
Drainage System | Succulent/tropical plant care | Industry: Basic drainage hole (⌀1cm) Base: Optimized 3-hole system (⌀1.5cm + anti-clog mesh)▲ Advanced: Adjustable drainage tray▲▲ | ▲ Base: Reduces root rot by 60% ▲▲ Advanced: 3-tier moisture control (ISO 14033 compliance) | Base: Mesh may degrade in 1–2 years Advanced: Assembly required for tray |
Customization | Themed gardens, corporate branding | Industry: No customization Base: Choice of 3 wood tones▲ Advanced: Full customization (size, stain, engraving)▲▲ | ▲ Base: Matches 80% home decor schemes ▲▲ Advanced: Bespoke designs (AS 1684-2006 compliance) | Base: Limited to stock sizes Advanced: 50% markup vs Base price |