Cool Raised Garden Bed Vs Garden Planter References. If you choose wood, it will need to be replaced at some point. The soil dries out faster.

At the end of this article, i’ve included a table to summarize the pros and cons of raised garden beds vs pots. A vegetable planter is a fully enclosed structure including a base which can be placed at ground level or raised on legs similar to the raised garden. Over the years, i converted to growing the majority of my herbs, fruits, and vegetables in raised beds.