Auburn-based EarthPlanter makes commercial self-watering planters designed to keep streetscapes, campuses, and other public spaces planted with less watering and maintenance. Now a division of Bo-Mer Custom Manufacturing, the business was acquired in 2010 and operates from a 35,000-square-foot facility, with more than 200,000 planters installed across North America. Its U.S.-made planters carry a lifetime warranty, and the company’s reservoir-and-wicking design can reduce water and labor use by 50% to 80%.
The HC CompaniesFrom its headquarters in Twinsburg, Ohio, The HC Companies manufactures horticultural planters and pots for commercial growers, retailers, and home gardeners. The company brings together multiple legacy growing-container brands and operates production facilities across North America, including a Canadian closed-loop water-recycling facility for its fiber containers. Its sustainable offerings include USDA BioPreferred-certified products, including fiber containers with verified biobased content.MIDDLEFIELD, OH
Practical DecorationsPractical Decorations makes USA-made outdoor planters from recycled and recyclable LLDPE resin, using rotational molding for lightweight pieces built to withstand heavy use. The New York-based company also supplies and installs commercial planters for hotels, restaurants, property managers and public spaces, including decorative safety barriers used by New York City’s Department of Transportation. Custom colors, patterns, sizes and branded designs are available for projects that need more than a standard planter.NEW YORK, NY
Tucor, IncSince 1995, family-owned and operated Tucor, Inc. has made smart water-management and irrigation-control products for commercial landscapes, golf courses, agriculture, and other demanding sites. The Harmony, Pennsylvania company is known for practical 2-Wire technology, patented retrofit solutions, and tools that turn soil and flow data into measurable resource savings. With seven patents and more than 40 years of irrigation-related experience behind its work, Tucor serves customers across the United States and Canada.HARMONY, PA
Hydro Mania HMC IncHydro Mania HMC Inc. develops automated smart gardens and modular smart farms for growing fresh crops in urban and indoor settings. Its plant-centered systems are designed for year-round cultivation in spaces ranging from small footprints to scalable production sites, with the company citing more than 38 years of experience supporting growers and horticulture businesses.BRONX, NY