# Laser-Cut Leaf Planters Screen-Pots by Francois Clerc Accommodate Crawlers and Climbers By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-pots-by-francois-clerc References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/44103/) & [clercdesign](http://www.clercdesign.com/anglais/01.htm) Climbing plants add a fresh dimension to your outdoor garden, and with these Screen-Pots by Francois Clerc, you don't need a wall or a tacky trellis to enable vines to grow. This gorgeous [pair of planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere) designed for De Castelli will let your English ivy truly travel. While the taller of the two reaches 160 centimeters in height, the way it contains soil and incorporates a fixed lattice allows you to pick it up and move it around, inside, outside or to various corners of your patio. Ideal especially for placement on porches and decks, the [flower pots act effectively as screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter) to create privacy and a touch of shade. These elegant steel Screen-Pots by Francois Clerc have been executed with great artistic attention, with finely-cut grates that appear above the imaginary rims of the receptacles, mimicking the delicate skeletons of fallen autumn leaves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Climbing Planters:** Screen-pots by Francois Clerc offer a unique solution for growing climbing plants without the need for walls or trellises. - **Versatile Planters:** The movable and adjustable design of Screen-Pots allows for easy placement and relocation of plants, inside or outside. - **Artistic Garden Decor:** The finely-cut grates and elegant design of Screen-Pots add a touch of artistic beauty to outdoor gardens and patios. ### Where This Applies - **Garden and Landscaping:** The climbing planter trend presents opportunities for garden and landscaping businesses to offer unique planters and design services. - **Home Decor:** The versatile and artistic design of Screen-Pots can be leveraged by home decor companies to offer stylish planters for indoor and outdoor use. - **Metal Fabrication:** The intricate laser-cutting technique used in the creation of Screen-Pots creates opportunities for metal fabrication companies to produce innovative garden products and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Staggered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staggered-planters.md) - [Climbing Plant-Wrapped Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevogilde.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Luxurious Minimalist Planter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-planter-set.md) - [Stylish Indoor Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folia-origin.md)