Add architectural dimension and texture to your backyard by incorporating planters amongst a variety of plants and flowers. Whether you use timbers, cement blocks or stone, raised beds are ideal for areas with heavy clay or sandy soil. This contemporary backyard sitting area adds a touch of green with synthetic turf woven in the stonework.

When planting your box aim for a zigzag-pattern design with a mixture of plants that vary in size and texture.
When planting your new bed, if you're not sure what colors work best together, grab a decorator's color wheel to help design your garden palette.

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