10 Reviews: Best Raised Garden Bed for Beginners (Apr 2024)

The Vego Garden Circular Metal Raised Garden Bed features a circular shape with a 42-inch diameter and a height of 17-inch. It’s built out of metal. Corrosion-resistant metal can endure the elements for decades, but when it comes time to replace it, the metal may be totally recycled to save money. Take 30 minutes to install; it’s easy and quick to assemble, enabling you to go back to gardening.

"I am excited to grow vegetables in the round raised bed as i think access and height will make it easier to plant, weed if need be, and mulch. Roll on Spring and Summer!"

by Julie W.

For around $70, you can have a large raised garden bed of this quality and size. A deep, rich brown stain highlights the beautiful grain of the piece’s fir wood construction. Wood dowels join the 1-inch-thick boards’ interlocking corners, making the piece more stable. If you have a deck, patio, or balcony with 32 square feet of area, you’ll have plenty of room for many plants. It has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon, indicating a positive experience for customers.

"So easy to set up, and gorgeous! I almost felt like it looked a bit too nice to be a raised bed I was just gonna sit on the dirt. Dove tailed ends line up and just drop the pin in. Simple. I have lettuce, cabbage, and beans growing in it now."

by Primo Victoria

Any room, indoors or out, can benefit from this beautiful raised garden bed. Plastic lamination and an anodized aluminum frame make up the sleek, streamlined item. All stainless steel components are used in its construction. Even though it’s a standout piece in its own right, it may be matched with other pieces and even hung on the wall. A ten-year warranty and a California-based manufacturer round out the features of this model.

"I liked everything about these. Easy to put together. Very sturdy. Made with Aluminum brackets that will work great with the Florida weather. These are the best. Wonderful warranty!"

by Steve

This raised garden bed from Best Choice Products has it all: drainage holes, wheels, and built-in storage. You can even move it about your patio or garden with the help of an ergonomic handlebar. The mesh shelf is ideal for storing watering cans and extra pots, and the two side hooks make it easy to access your most often used gardening items.

"I have back trouble and cannot grow things on the ground but this is high enough off the ground that I don’t have to bend over to tend my plants. It is great."

by MRGMSG

With a total of 10 linear feet of planting space, the 4-Bin 6ft Vertical Garden from Outland Living is the perfect standalone planter for any indoor or outdoor area. It’s never been easier to grow a garden full of your favorite vegetables, fresh herbs, flowers, succulents, and more! This is the solution you need if you have hip or back problems and want to garden again. It’s never been easier for elders to maintain a farmhouse garden than it is now. Add a one-of-a-kind beauty and elegance to your deck, patio, or yard with this!

"Got one for my wife. She loved it and I ended up getting two more. Super easy to assemble and very well made. They fit nicely against our fence line!"

by Robert J. Davis

With VegTrug’s raised herb garden, you can finally produce your own fresh herbs at home. If you want to keep your herbs separate, this container comes with an eight-pocket divider and fabric liners for each of them. Many customers enjoy that the planter is light enough to relocate within when the weather is frigid, while others comment that it is sturdy enough to withstand “a few storms.”

"I LOVE THIS ! if you are new to gardening this is the product for you!"

by Steph Narewski (@narewskinook)

The whole structure is composed of long-lasting solid cedar wood that is robust and durable enough to withstand the weight of the garden bed and plants. Deep-rooted veggies and plants may be grown in the upper two layers. Ordinary plants do well on the lowest tier. Each layer is deep enough to allow you to add nutrient-rich soil for optimum plant development. It’s ideal for experimenting with a variety of plants at once.

"This is perfect for my long relatively narrow backyard. It’s long enough to fit all my veggies so I don’t have to set up multiple units. I like decider in the middle as I like to keep my herbs and veggies separate. And the wood smells great. It’s so easy to assemble that I was able to go it myself and I am not a Assembly person in general. I love it."

by Nikita

Best Choice Products claims that this wood-raised garden bed is resistant to warping and weathering. The brand claims that it has a liner that protects the wood from dirt, ensuring that the construction will remain in good shape over time. Both the 5- and 8.4-cubic-foot versions are available from Best Choice Products, which also produces a mobile version of this raised garden bed.

"This raised garden (bought two) is exactly what I wanted! Growing a few veggies and showing the grandkids a little about gardening! Very sturdy and weatherproof (we have had a ton of rain since I got them)."

by Gregg Slaughter

With two wheels and a handle, this raised garden bed can be rolled about like a wheelbarrow, making it a very portable alternative. Gardening equipment and other goods may be stored on a shelf at the bottom of the bed, which also has hooks on the side. The planter box has drainage holes. It is available in two different sizes, all of which is 31 inches tall.

"Perfect for a beginner to start learning how to grow herbs. I love it !!!! Painted mine pink ?"

by Annette C

In order to maintain its structural integrity over numerous seasons, the company claims that Zizin’s raised garden bed is composed of galvanized metal and has a strengthened frame and corners. 5.7 feet long and 6 feet long, respectively, the bed is available in two different sizes, and it can be erected without the need for any extra tools.

"We just moved and I ordered 5 of these beds to start our new garden. Easy to assemble (though my fingers were a little raw after doing a couple of them in a row). They felt a little flimsy at first, but once I got the soil in them I felt like they could easily last 10+ years. [...]"

by Caymen Olson