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Raised Garden - by Cedar Creek - 3624/BS36
These raised container gardens allow you to work comfortably at the height you choose; and all but eliminate damage from pests in the bargain. These square gardens are all 37-1/2" square. The special liner holds soil in while allowing excess water to drain through the slatted bottom. These gardens are made completely of insect- and weather-resistant red cedar.
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