Natural and wild, prairie landscapes have a ton of movement in sweeping grasses and blooming perennials. Although urban spaces may not allow for the same acreage that comes with the plains, you can still get a similar vibe with garden planters full of prairie-inspired flowers and grasses.

Embrace diverse heights, hues and types to play off each other and create an untamed yet cultivated garden. Prairie style is not necessarily for those who love a manicured, formal aesthetic. Think more along the lines of lanky plants, not-too-perfect buds and unwieldy specimens.

A raised garden bed mid-pathway makes for a lovely little stopping point. Surrounded by pea gravel for easy maintenance, the reclaimed wood planter can be used for growing kitchen herbs or adding brilliant color with perennials such as coneflowers and black-eyed Susans.

Though we love beds full of perennials, switching out your planters with colorful annuals is a quick way to refresh your outdoor space. For this cozy firepit spot, trailing plants that spill over the containers deliver gorgeous texture. Opt for creeping Jenny, sweet potato vines and Coleus to create a wow-worthy display.

Test out your green thumb by starting a small edible garden with raised planters. You can try your hand at different lettuces, root vegetables and even tomatoes – all known to do well in raised beds. Pro tip: Plant marigolds on either end of your garden. Not only do they add color and fragrance, but they’re natural insect deterrents.

Native grasses are a hallmark of the prairie landscape. Look for prairie dropseed or Karl Foerster grass to plant around your home for an on-the-plains vibe or pop a flowing grass into a container to get the look in a small space. The linear planter defining the back of this patio is full of sweeping grasses, adding movement and texture to the space.

Urban living often means a smaller footprint instead of the vast plains of a country abode. Even if you aren’t able to plant expansive grasses and beds of wildflowers, bring a petite version of prairie landscaping to your home. These sweet cube planters featuring grasses and annuals add color and life to a privacy fence.

The key to creating an urban oasis: privacy. When you’re close to your neighbors (even if you adore them), you want to carve out spaces that feel just yours. A clever screen planter provides privacy and a place to sow your botanical wonders. We love the idea of planting Little Henry® Sweetspire as a nod to prairie settings.

Planting grasses in containers adds height and movement to a space, but don’t discount the low groundcovers as an alternative. Not only do groundcovers fill out every square inch of planter for a robust display, but they’re also low maintenance and often have a pretty blooming season.

Spilling-over-the-sides greenery has such a laid-back, comforting feel to it. This particular planter, built between two benches, is full of succulents, which you can grow almost anywhere. If you’re looking for a more meadow-inspired look, fill the planter with prairie dropseed. The native grass has slender stems with flowering clusters that turn pink and brown in the summer and gold in fall.

Use planters to add natural wildness to even the smallest of spaces. Sleek containers flank either side of this deck to define the outdoor space, but the star of this show is the vertical planter hanging on the privacy fence. Brimming with foliage in a variety of textures and shades of green, the piece doubles as live artwork.

Keep the hardscaping simple and functional. For this mid-century outdoor area, pavers surrounded by pea gravel ensures the upkeep is minimum. To maintain the well-kempt look, plant everything in sleek containers. Even if you opt for swaying wildflowers and flowy grasses, the framework keeps your botanicals neat and tidy.

Yep, billowy grasses even work right in the middle of the busiest city in the world. Planters line the edge of this New York City rooftop to bring a bit of the lowlands to the high rises. The striking contrast is a world unto its own.

Tucked behind this sweet home is a not-so-secret garden. Planters full of every plant variety imaginable all combine in one well-planned outdoor extension. In addition to providing a few edibles and herbs, the containers offer ample opportunity to stamp the homeowners’ style upon the space.