Backyard style on the rise with raised planters

Raised planters are an easy and beautiful way to define outdoor spaces. 

Bring harmony to your backyard with elevated planters that come alive with living pops of color.

Raised planters for flowers, herbs or vegetables can serve as gentle guides to help define and balance the flow of activities in your yard. Choose the style that best reflects the architectural style and feel of your backyard:

—Planters that are made of timber lend themselves best to a vegetable or herb garden, blending the organic qualities of wood with the nourishment of plants you can eat.
—Rock and stone planters yield a sense of ageless stability. They can be rugged, like in nature, or manicured as a granite or slate veneer, brick or stucco to match the style of other features in your yard.
—Metal beds come in a variety of colors and textures. Some prefer the simplicity and sheen of galvanized steel, while others lean toward the more sophisticated rust patina typical of Corten steel.
—Planters composed of two or more of these materials can yield dramatic results.

Position your planter to draw the eye and define the flow between the spaces in your yard.

Shop around or DIY it?

A variety of raised planters are available for purchase online or at most home improvement stores.

Or, search the web for ideas and videos to build your own. You can also hire a professional to plan the layout and create something that complements your style.