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Gardener's Supply vs Planter Kit Lumber Estimator
Classic Raised Bed: buy vs. build
Priced against Gardener's Supply's actual product listings — not a generic size matrix — next to the lumber for building the same size yourself with a Planter Kit cut sheet.
| Product | Size (L×W, planting depth) | Gardener's Supply | Planter Kit DIY — Pine | You save | Planter Kit DIY — Cedar | You save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated Cedar Planter Box, 2' x 4' | 48″×24″, 10″ | $249.99 | ~$32.50 | 87% | ~$52.00 | 79% | Build this size → |
| Elevated Cedar Planter Box, 2' x 8' | 94″×24″, 10″ | $399.99 | ~$50.00 | 87% | ~$80.00 | 80% | Build this size → |
| Greenes Elevated Cedar Garden Bed, 2' x 4' x 31" | 48″×24″, 10″ | $194.99 | ~$32.50 | 83% | ~$52.00 | 73% | Build this size → |
| Elevated Cedar Garden Bed, 32" x 16" x 31" | 32″×16″, 10″ | $119.99 | ~$22.50 | 81% | ~$36.00 | 70% | Build this size → |
| Elevated Cedar Planter Box, 4' x 4' | 48″×48″, 10″ | $379.99 | ~$50.00 | 87% | ~$80.00 | 79% | Build this size → |
| Craftsbury Elevated Raised Bed, 2' x 3' | 36″×28″, 10″ | $499.99 | ~$25.00 | 95% | ~$40.00 | 92% | Build this size → |
| Craftsbury Elevated Raised Bed, 2' x 6' | 71.5″×28″, 10″ | $499.99 | ~$40.00 | 92% | ~$64.00 | 87% | Build this size → |
| Elevated Cedar Planter Box, 2' x 2' (Natural) | 24″×24″, 10″ | $199.99 | ~$25.00 | 87% | ~$40.00 | 80% | Build this size → |
Planter Kit DIY cost is the estimated lumber cost (5/8″ fence pickets, legs, and a mitered cap rail — the same defaults you see when you open the configurator), since the classic raised bed cut sheet itself is free. Pine pickets run about $2.50 each; cedar pickets (naturally rot-resistant, closest match to Gardener's Supply's material) run about $4.00 each. Switch between them with the wood type toggle in the configurator.
You save compares each DIY total directly against Gardener's Supply's listed price for that exact product.
Raised Bed with Platform: buy vs. build
Priced against Gardener's Supply's actual product listings — not a generic size matrix — next to the lumber for building the same size yourself with a Planter Kit cut sheet.
| Product | Size (L×W, planting depth) | Gardener's Supply | Planter Kit DIY — Pine | You save | Planter Kit DIY — Cedar | You save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated Cedar Patio Garden with Shelf, 2' x 4' | 46″×22.7″, 6″ | $274.99 | ~$48.00 | 83% | ~$72.00 | 74% | Build this size → |
| Elevated Cedar Planter Box with Shelf, 2' x 4' | 48″×24″, 10″ | $349.99 | ~$63.00 | 82% | ~$96.00 | 73% | Build this size → |
Planter Kit DIY cost is the estimated lumber cost (5/8″ fence pickets, a lower storage shelf, and a mitered cap rail — the same defaults you see when you open the configurator) plus the cut sheet fee. Pine pickets run about $2.50 each; cedar pickets (naturally rot-resistant, closest match to Gardener's Supply's material) run about $4.00 each. Switch between them with the wood type toggle in the configurator.
You save compares each DIY total directly against Gardener's Supply's listed price for that exact product.
Gardener's Supply prices captured July 1, 2026. Retail prices change — check gardeners.com for current pricing. Standing height may run a few inches shorter than listed since Planter Kit's legs top out at 18" — planting depth, the dimension that matters for what you can grow, matches exactly.
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