Growing food in raised beds is a great way to control all of the elements of your growing, but you have to start with the right wood while avoiding others.

Outsunny's Raised Flower Bed Wooden Planter is great for growing everything from pretty summer flowers to herbs, vegetables, and plants. It is made from fir wood and is elevated from the floor.

Here's what you need to know about treating cedar planter boxes, the right finishes to use, and other ideas for raised garden bed designs that will preserve your planter's beauty and integrity.