Incredibly High-Strength: The surface of Aluzinc is twice as hard as regular galvanized steel, and more than 5x harder than wood or plastic. With high wear resistance, Vego raised beds hold soil for decades without deforming. Build raised beds in a flat and open area, if possible, for easy access and sun exposure. Pathways around raised beds should be 18 to 24 inches wide for normal foot traffic and 36 to 48 inches for wheelbarrow and wheelchair access. Circular and curved raised beds, planters and edges are created using our standard WoodBlocX timber components cut at 7.5 degree angles. Triangles, hexagons, octagons and other more unusual shapes can be built using obtuse and acute 45 degree angle components. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. Ready for some sneak peeks of things? As I mentioned, this new garden has been in place for a couple of months now, and nearly everything around the bed has been changing. So, that means from just about every photographic angle, there are some crazy updates going on right next to this that I haven’t shared fully yet.

The simple design of these kits allows wood to shrink and swell, for better strength and durability in wet and dry conditions. Hardware like screws and nails eventually loosen as wood ages. Our raised beds assemble with rust-proof steel rods set securely through the ends of each board. So after years of exposure the raised bed won't fall apart, and yet it can be disassembled by hand if needed. Set Up & Assembly If your dog hasn’t quite grasped the concept of not digging up your perfect peonies, a puppy-proof raised bed is worth considering. Depending on the size of your dog, you could install a raised bed which they are unable to reach. Taller beds have the added benefit of being easier for you to tend to and maintain. 38. Create More Planting Space with Multi-Tiered Beds The perfect mini raised bed, wine barrels are great for brightly coloured flowers or even small trees. Their portability means they are a good solution for renters, as you can simply bring them with you when you move house. As they don’t have an open base, the barrel can be filled to suit whatever it is you are growing.The advantages of using our sustainable, high-quality wood is its lasting durability and timeless elegant style. Guaranteed to last up to 15 years without rotting or distortion when installed following our custom guidelines means you get to enjoy years of growing your own food or even an Eden paradise featuring a Koi fish pond and beautiful planter garden bench. Note: If you don’t wish to buy materials yourself and prefer a kit, this one is similar (but obviously, you’ll spend a little more for the convenience of having it ready-to-assemble… I still think it’s pretty affordable for the garden space it creates.)

Not sure where to start when it comes to designing a raised bed garden? We’ve put together our 50 favourite plans and ideas. Galvanized steel is safe to use for a vegetable garden. Although it contains zinc, it does not leach into the soil in a way that may cause harm, which makes these beds completely safe to grow vegetables in. Besides, zinc is an essential micronutrient for plants and is a natural part of the soil. Maximize the amount of beds I could build with as little wood as possible (budget-conscious build as always!) Our patented system makes it very easy to build our raised beds. Most designs can be constructed in a single day without any need for foundations, nails, screws or power tools - so you really can transform your garden in a weekend! To speed up your build, we recommend using our handy Dowel Cutter tool.

The benefit of a portable raised bed is that it can be moved to a sheltered location in bad weather. Large planters or pots offer the same benefits. Fixing wheels to your planter like the model pictured above will make moving it around your patio exceptionally easy. Secondly the holes underneath the top pieces were drilled out badly and for the end two holes, incorrectly! The end two holes in each top piece don't take into account the the base of the plug that sits on top of the metal brace leaving a small gap. Why are these not drilled out correctly, it makes the whole thing look odd.

You can put your Vego Raised Beds on any surface, including the grass, soil, concrete, pavers, or tiles. It is most recommended to place your Vego bed on top of grass or soil. The system gave me immediate confirmation of my requirement, cost and delivery date. Goods were received on the due date, at the quoted cost complete with a printed manual for my specific design - printed on such high quality paper I thought it was another pamphlet from David Cameron ! Raised beds don’t have to be made from fancy materials. A few old logs can be put together to create a rustic and fully sustainable raised planter!This raised garden bed comes with rust-proof steel crossbars, which prevent the wood from bowing under the weight of the soil. If you’re struggling to keep your garden organised, the square foot gardening method can help. This technique involves dividing a 4′ x 4’ raised bed into 16 equal size sections. Each area can be used to grow an individual plant.