Patent ID: 8371067
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A lightweight durable planter consisting of: a base directly connected to a plurality of upright sidewalls, each of said base and said sidewalls comprising: a block segment composed of a non-decaying lightweight expanded polystyrene foam, each said foam block segment being encaged about a front surface and a back surface with a wire mesh cage; said base and said sidewalls completely covered, on all sides, with an exterior finish; said exterior finish comprising a material selected from cement and stucco; at least one mold impression on an exterior surface of at least one of said sidewalls; a detachable display plate placed within said mold impression for displaying signage; at least one light emitting diode attached to said display plate for providing illumination; and a solar photovoltaic panel attached to said exterior surface of said at least one of said sidewalls and directly wired to said display plate and said at least one light emitting diode for providing power; wherein said base and said sidewalls form a planter having an interior cavity for receiving plants and trees.