Winter Care Guidelines

• Remove all water from birdbaths - cover 
• Protect all parts with a cover that could hold water 
• Install fountain covers - protect fountain pumps 
• Make sure planters can not fill with ice/snow 
• Lift benches, statues from the ground 
• Use pressure-treated wood to lift planters or benches 
• Install Campania pot risers to life planters and urns 
• Birdbath tops store indoors 
• Remove fountain pumps
• Remove all fountain tubing/stoppers 

The goal is to eliminate the freeze-thaw cycle that happens during the winter months  During the winter months, do not leave planters or urns empty; store them in protected areas such as the garage, potting shed, or garden room  Freezing temperatures damage cast stone when water absorbs in the porous material resulting in a cycle of expansion and contraction  The result causes cast stone to develop cracks and ultimately breaking.  

These planters are made from recycled raw materials that can handle extreme temperature changes. Polyethylene planters resist the sun, do not fade, and are rarely brittle or prone to cracking over time. These planters contain micropores, allowing plants to breathe. Polyethylene planters do not need to be covered or placed indoors over winter. Note: Ensure the planter is lifted off the ground.

Our collection of terra cotta planters and ceramic glazed planters are designed to withstand all outdoor elements  These planters are fired between 990 degrees ( terra cotta ) and 1000 degrees ( ceramic glazed planters ) to ensure quality, strength, and resistance to freezing/cracking  Due to the processes used in the manufacturing of our hand-made and hand-glazed containers, all variations concerning firing, color, size, and crackling are not deemed to be defects but are natural occurrences in the manufacturing process.

• Protect all parts with a cover that could hold water 
• Make sure planters can not fill with ice/snow 
• Use pot risers to lift planters and urns 
• If left empty, fill the container over - make sure it is not in contact with the ground.

Cast Iron Planters and Pedestals 

The collection of cast iron planters, urns, and pedestals offered by Campania are designed to withstand the outdoor elements  It is essential to understand that cast iron is going to rust over time which is part of the inherent beauty of cast iron outdoor decor  Some of these pieces are treated with a wax finish to slow the natural aging  The matte finishes tend to rust faster and can be treated with a sealant to protect the iron from rusting.