Deciding on Raised Garden Beds: A Round Up
Deciding on which style of raised garden beds we wanted for our remodel sent me into gather-all-the-inspiration-mode, searching for the perfect fit for our style. There are many many shapes, heights, and materials that come into play when looking at raised beds, and I have some of my favorites here.
Honestly, you could even make your own beds out of cinderblocks, and my husband and I have made our own wooden raised garden beds too. Right now, lumber prices are through the roof, and many of these options are much cheaper and faster because the companies already have the inventory before the world went crazy.
Building a garden is much like building a home – a dream. But, don’t let costs and “this is too hard” stop you. My parents grow their veggies all in bags, repurposed water troughs, and found items their friends have given them.
If you are looking to purchase a raised bed, I have sourced some fantastic styles for you – some are even off Amazon!
What to look for in a Raised Garden Bed
There are a few elements to really consider with raised beds. Nowadays they’re readily available on Amazon, at nurseries, custom-made, or even from online retailers. It’s all a matter of preference.
Here are four things to think about with your garden beds:
- Depth. I like 18″ deep beds because you get the combo of good looking beds and a lot of soil depth. However, some people like even taller beds so that they don’t have to bed down much. They can be upwards of even three feet high!
- Materials. There are aluminum, plastic, wood, steel, and lord knows what else when it comes to raised beds. Think about how long you want your beds to last, and go from there. With wooden beds, redwood lasts the longest because it’s most rot resistant. Cedar is next best, then pine. With any metals, just think about rust. With platic think about BPAs and toxins.
- Length and width. How tall you are will again play a part. I’m 5’9″, so I like beds that are four feet wide at the most, with either six or eight feet going the other direction.
- Look. The overall beauty of your beds is all a matter of opinion. I love the potager style wooden beds with caps on them for sitting, but also think a steel bed is very chic. My parents plant a ton in containers because they love a more loose vibe.
Here are a few choices I have, and why I like them. Mainly you get a variety of prices and looks. They are all easy to assemble as well!
Pine 4’x4′ Bed, $73.99
Under $100 and so easy, plus cute! This is a great beginner option. Pine is faster to decay as a type of wood though, so just keep that in mind. However, they say that if you follow square foot gardening, you only need four of these per person to grow all your own veggies!
Vego Aluzinc Modular Box, $159.95
I really like this company for metal beds. They have a great and easy product that looks nice and is really affordable. There are a ton of color options, sizes, and heights.
Copper Top Raised Beds, $175.00- $235
The copper detail on these beds is so pretty – I almost bought these for our garden! They were a close second to custom beds. I just adore the copper and also the wooden corner brackets.
Corten Steel Beds, $315
This steel vibe is so cool, and very versatile. For someone who wants an elevated look, this is it. Modernizes your garden, unifies it, and is resistant to the elements.
Funnel Design Raised Bed, $229.99
If you have critters as an issue, these beds are fantastic, plus I love the vintage look. This is very trough meets potager, and I think can make a great garden for anyone with trouble bending down or knealing. I also love these raised beds below windows to add visual interest.
Deep Root Cedar Raised Bed Kit, $234.86
A basic wooden raised garden bed for you. This is a nice clean look, sturdy, and easy to make. There is something to be said for a classic, tried and true raised bed.
Herb Garden Planter, $69.99
These herb planters are fantastic for space limitations and an orderly appearance. THe bottom shelf is useful as well, and adds a cute touch. One of my first raised beds was just like this!
I hope we have some great raised bed ideas in here for you, and if you want more inspiration I have some HERE (my 9 favorite styles of raised garden bed), as well as a fun garden design quiz HERE to help you determine your own garden design style!
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