Surreal Planters are molded in high density polyurethane and hand painted to match the appearance of natural birch or white oak logs. The closed-cell polyurethane is completely water tight and insulates plant roots from damaging heat in summer and from cold in cooler months. Photo: Nature Innovations

Natural logs make attractive planters. Unfortunately real logs are extremely heavy, difficult to form, and tend to break down overtime. Surreal Planters from Nature Innovations are light and portable, perfectly formed for planting and incredibly realistic. They are durable, so they'll stay realistic long after natural logs begin to deteriorate.

At just 4.5 pounds for a 23-inch planter, they are light enough to be easily moved and can even be brought indoors as a leak-free container for house plants. And they are tough enough to withstand freezing and rough handling. UV-stabilized paint resists fading and, in tests, has shown less than three percent fading over five years. Surreal planters are made using a patented molding process based on actual logs, and even the flat ends are completely natural in appearance. An integrated drain hole lets excess water run out when used outdoors but can be closed with a stopper for indoor use. For more information visit www.natureinnovations.com.