About Planters, Raised Beds, & Elevated Beds

We've been designing and perfecting our collections of cedar raised garden beds and self-watering planters since 1983. Many are manufactured right here in Vermont by a team of our employee-owners. Traditional raised beds help in the yard and garden to create a neat and tidy growing space that is easy to protect from critters, warms up faster in the spring, and reduces the need for weeding.

Gardeners love our elevated garden beds, too. Elevated beds maximize space and facilitate “no-bend” gardening, with less strain on backs and knees—perfect for keeping older or adaptive gardeners comfortable. If you’d rather DIY a raised or elevated garden bed, we offer parts like rot-resistant cedar boards and durable aluminum corners to assemble yourself. We also offer an array of raised and elevated bed accessories, such as popular arch trellises, stains, and self-watering inserts.

Finally, discover the joys of container gardening—whether in small planters on the porch or patio or large ones on the deck or driveway. Choose from hanging planters, wall planters, railing planters, and more. Or, showcase specific plants with a plant stand or tray. With the right supplies you can truly garden anywhere, and we're here to help you achieve growing success.

FAQs: Raised Beds, Elevated Beds, and Planters

1. Why raised bed gardening?
   • Raised bed gardening creates a neat and tidy growing space that is easy to protect from pests, warms up faster in spring, and reduces weeding needs. Elevated garden beds do the same, plus they enable “no-bend” gardening, which is easier on the body.
2. How do I build a raised or elevated garden bed?
   • Our raised and elevated beds come with straightforward assembly instructions. If you’re building a raised or elevated garden bed yourself, we offer parts like rot-resistant cedar boards and durable aluminum corners that come together easily and last for years. Add accessories such as arch trellises, stains, or self-watering inserts as you desire. 
3. How do I fill raised and elevated beds and planters?
   • There’s really no wrong way! First, explore our selection of soils and amendments. We offer raised-bed-specific potting mix and booster kits. Then, pick your plants! You can grow just about anything in a raised or elevated bed—though we do recommend adding an arch or other trellis to support any climbers.
4. How do self-watering planters work?
   • Self-watering planters reduce or even eradicate the need for manual watering. Water reservoirs and wicking systems ensure a consistent supply of moisture, while built-in drainage prevents sogginess. Make any pot or planter self-watering with this insert. 
5. What’s the best plant stand?
   • It depends on your space and style. Choose from a variety of indoor, outdoor, metal, and wood stands and trays for displaying your plants—the possibilities are nearly endless!