Grow Up! The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds With Trellises

Are knee and back pain, curious critters, or limited space keeping you from growing your dream garden? It's time to look up (literally). A raised garden bed with a trellis or planter box for container gardening is a smart, stylish, and practical solution that maximizes yield and makes gardening accessible for all skill levels—all while occupying minimal floor space.

At POLYWOOD^®, we design durable, low-maintenance gardening containers that make outdoor living easy and enjoyable. Let's explore how these outdoor planters can elevate your gardening experience.

Raised garden beds provide many benefits, like improved drainage and soil management, pest control, and easier access. Adding a trellis takes efficiency and beauty to the next level.

• Space optimization: Vertical gardening is a game-changer for small yards, patios, or even balconies. Trellises are tall and slim, encouraging plants to grow upwards, so you can grow more in less space.

• Improved plant health: Vertical growth enhances air circulation around plants, which can significantly reduce the risk of fungal diseases and pest damage. It also keeps fruits and vegetables off the ground, preventing rot and making them easier to harvest.

• Easier access and less strain: Raised garden beds elevate your plants to a comfortable height, reducing the need for excessive bending and kneeling. A trellis supports climbing and vining plants, simplifying harvesting.

• Pest deterrence: Raising your garden keeps your fruits and vegetables out of reach from rabbits, ground squirrels, and other unwanted guests.

• Aesthetic appeal: A well-designed planter box or garden bed with a trellis enhances the look of your outdoor space. It can serve as a stunning backdrop on your balcony, a living patio privacy screen, or a convenient culinary addition to your outdoor kitchen.

It’s essential to choose a raised garden bed made from durable, long-lasting materials.

We craft our planter boxes and garden beds from ClimateTuff™ materials, a proprietary material that’s extensively tested to the extremes, guaranteeing peak performance out in the elements.

• Weather-resistant: Our lumber can withstand prolonged exposure to sun, rain, and snow. It won't crack, fade, or degrade, ensuring your garden planter box stays beautiful and functional for decades. 
• Low maintenance: No painting, staining, or waterproofing required! POLYWOOD garden beds need little upkeep beyond an occasional wipedown with soap and water, giving you more time to enjoy what you love: gardening, container gardening, and everything in between.
• Durable support: You can trust your garden box with a trellis to hold your harvest year after year. Our planters’ robust designs ensure that any integrated trellis or support structure will remain sturdy and reliable, even as your vining plants grow heavy with fruit. 

• Vining vegetables: Cucumbers, pole beans, peas, squash, and certain tomato varieties all thrive with vertical support.
• Climbing flowers: Sweet peas, morning glories, clematis, and climbing roses can create stunning scented displays.
• Fruiting vines: Grapes, kiwis, and many melon types grow nicely on trellises.

PRO TIP:

Choose plants that can handle your local climate and the amount of sunlight and shade your backyard receives.