Raised Garden Beds

Raised garden beds make backyard and urban gardening easier, cleaner, and more productive. By lifting soil above ground level, these planters improve drainage, warm faster in spring, and reduce weed pressure, giving vegetables, herbs, and flowers a strong start. In this directory you’ll find raised garden bed kits, cedar and metal frames, composite boards, elevated planters for patios, corner brackets, liners, trellises, and drip irrigation accessories that streamline setup and upkeep.

Choosing materials matters. Cedar raised beds resist rot and look natural. Galvanized steel beds are durable, slim-profile, and great for tight spaces. Composite options require little maintenance and won’t warp. For renters or balconies, elevated planters with legs keep soil off the surface and bring planting to a comfortable height.

Plan your bed by crop needs:
- 6–8 inches depth for lettuces and herbs; 10–12 inches for peppers and strawberries; 12–18 inches for tomatoes, carrots, and root crops.
- Aim for 3–4 feet width so you can reach the center without stepping on soil.
- Use a weed barrier and hardware cloth if burrowing pests are common.

Fill with a high-quality mix: roughly 40% compost, 40% topsoil, 20% aeration material (coarse sand, perlite, or pine fines). Mulch with shredded leaves or straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Add a simple drip line and timer to cut water use and keep foliage dry, reducing disease.

Accessories improve yields and comfort. Modular trellises guide cucumbers and peas upward. Frost covers and hoops extend the season. Corner brackets, self-tapping screws, and pre-drilled panels make DIY raised bed installation fast and square.

Whether you’re starting a compact kitchen garden or scaling up to multiple vegetable beds, raised garden beds provide tidy layouts, efficient watering, and cleaner harvests. Explore options sized for small patios to large backyards and grow more in less space.