Planters and Gardens

Bring some green into the schoolyard! This section will introduce you to different options for planter boxes and food gardens. Allowing students to grow edible plants on the school ground adds a whole new dimension to their outdoor learning experience, and opportunities to partner with different local organizations abound.

Putting wheels on a planter can make it surprisingly versatile. In a schoolyard with limited space, it means they can be moved out of the way when the...

Mobile Planters
When you start to think about what plants to include in a school garden, native planting should be a primary consideration. What is native planting?...

Native Planting
A rain garden is an excellent way to deal with stormwater on the school grounds, while also creating an aesthetic pleasing space. What is a rain...

Rain Gardens
Raised planters are great for school gardens. They provide an opportunity to grow edible plants in great soil, offer a chance to learn about...

Raised Planters
When selecting plants for a school yard, it is important to consider what the plant will look like at different times of year. Maximizing the play...

Seasonal Planting
Low shrubs border this play areaA great way to break up space, while still providing visual permeability. A vegetated screen is typically a lattice-like structure that has vines or...

Vegetated Screens