Originally founded in 1979, Southern Patio, or Southern Edging as was the name at that time, was merely a supplier of wooden, lawn edging products. Soon after, with a strong mind-set of developing products to provide the greatest values in the world, Southern Patio expanded the business to producing swing and play sets; Southern Swings.

By the mid to late 1980’s, Southern was becoming a “go-to” company for many retailers for items that were not readily available; or were not readily available at a great value.

In 2001, the company began designing and manufacturing high quality planters constructed of PU foam. The following year, the patented FiberGlast® planter and fountain lines were introduced. With so much growth happening, Southern opened a new warehouse location in Orangeburg, SC and, in 2007, expanded their design potential by building the “Innovation Lab.” The I-Lab then grew from one to nine designers in a matter of two years which has maximized design potential and helped Southern become a trend leader in the industry. 2008 brought the HDR (high density resin) line and currently, Southern is the leader in developing high-end finishes on resin planters.For their innovative and trend setting designs, Southern Patio has won a multitude of prestigious awards.

In 2011, Southern Patio's planter business was acquired by Ames True Temper®, which produces and markets under the Dynamic Design® brand. The combination of the Southern Patio and Dynamic Design product brands provides our customers with an expanded range of high quality designs, finishes and price points.

Southern’s mission has remained the same through the years; to provide, responsibly, the greatest value in the world to the consumer through innovative, high quality products.