Buying raised garden beds for the garden can be a substantial investment. How do you know which ones will be worth the time and money? We researched so many kinds of raised beds over the years, purchased a few kinds, and built our own. Read this article before you shop!
Raised Bed Royalty: Navigate Our Guide to Buying the Best
There are so many styles and price ranges of raised garden beds. We have shopped this product for three years and have learned many tips along the way. Read on to learn which raised garden beds are best for your garden.
The Best Raised Beds for Vegetable Gardens
Before you decide which beds are right for your vegetable garden, you need to know the following.
- Your Budget?
- How Much Time Do You Have For the Project?
- What is the plan for your garden? Temporary – Movable – Container Garden or Permanent Garden Location
- Do the Beds Need Height Requirements for Accessibility?
The Best Tall Raised Garden Beds
Raised Beds deeper than 18 inches are better for permanent gardens and should be made of the best available materials. There are two notable brands that I have found to meet my standards: Olle and Vego Garden.
Raised garden beds by Olle are made to last with galvanized metal. This 32 inch tall one has 12 configurations so that you can build any size that suits your garden space. Vego Garden makes similar products. However, for the same price, this brand offers more configurations with this unit than its competitor.
Vego Garden makes exceptional raised garden beds built to withstand years or weather and wear in the garden, too. You can’t go wrong with either of these brands. This one is 32 inches and has 10 configurations.
Buying Vertical Raised Garden Beds
Vertical gardens can increase the productivity of a vegetable garden and look beautiful on porches and balconies! I like this vertical planter by Outland Living for its compact footprint and 6ft height.
Greenstalk is a small business that makes really, really nice and durable vertical gardens. Grab one for salad greens, one for strawberries, and one for herbs!
The Best Round Raised Beds
After much looking, I finally found white round 48in garden beds that are a good price. These round beds are 18 inches tall and rust-resistant.
Our Favorite 3×3 Raised Garden Bed
3×3 raised garden beds can be hard to find. You could go with a higher end modular model like Vego Garden, but the price on this size is great!
Best 4×8 Raised Garden Beds
4×8 is a common size for making your own raised garden beds with lumber. However if you are short on time or tools, here is an affordable option.
Metal garden beds can last much longer than wood beds. If you are looking for black metal raised garden beds on a budget, this one by Yita Home is a good option. This mid-height raised bed is 24 inches tall, which is ideal for many plants. I like the black painted raised garden bed!
Best Cedar Raised Garden Beds
Cedar is rot and pest resistant, so a natural option for raised beds for growing vegetables. Boldy Growing has the best reviews on Amazon, and several size options.
Best Raised Garden Beds for Herbs
If you have the space, I recommend planting herbs EVERYWHERE! But if you would like an easy to access herb garden, this tiered garden bed is a great one to consider.
Another option for smaller spaces is this free standing planter. For a beautiful and accessible herb garden, this is one of the best raised garden beds for a balcony or porch.
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