10 Best Raised Garden Beds of 2024 (Wooden, Metal & Plastic) (2024)

1. Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit

Alexandra Uren

B09C8HR4Z9

7598218010452

best overall

best overall

Made from galvanised metal, the Land Guard Galvanised Raised Garden Bed Kit is a long lasting bed and my top pick for the best raised garden bed overall. The double layer of anti-corrosion galvanising ensures this raised bed will be a long lasting addition to your garden.

The corrugated construction gives this raised bed an industrial look that pairs beautifully with brightly coloured flowers, fruits and vegetables. The oval shape provides a less formal aesthetic than square or rectangular beds, making this a lovely choice for more relaxed garden settings.

It measures 121 x 61 x 30 cm. It doesn’t take up too much space, and is instead a good ‘medium’ size bed, suitable for most gardens. You’ll still be able to easily access the centre of the bed.

It takes just 20 minutes to set up, and the base is open so it can be used to plant deep rooted plants, as well as shallow rooted herbs and vegetables. Take care when assembling this bed, as the edges are very sharp.

It weighs just 4.57 kg, which means it’s lightweight enough to move around the garden. The metal isn’t particularly thick, so you’ll need to be careful not to lean on the edges during installation. Once set up and filled with soil, it feels a lot sturdier.

Stylish, long lasting and available in a range of colours, this raised bed is our top choice for most gardens.

2. VegTrug Medium Raised Bed Planter[ SAVE 9% ]

Alexandra Uren

B00IQ6ZGX6

5061108312995,0855374006345,4047094262347,5051435348293

best for vegetables

best for vegetables

If you’ve always dreamed of having your own herb or vegetable garden, the VegTrug Medium Raised Bed Planter is a great place to start. Neat and compact, this raised bed planter is perfect for homegrown herbs and veggies.

It has plastic caps on the feet which make it perfect for patios, so you could install it just outside of your kitchen for easy access to your homegrown produce.

It measures 80 cm tall, which makes it a comfortable height for most gardeners, including children. Elderly gardeners don’t need to stoop low to access their plants, while it’s also the perfect height for wheelchair users.

It can be placed on any surface, used to transform balconies, small deckings and rooftop terraces, allowing those with smaller outdoor spaces in urban areas to develop their green thumb.

There’s a V-shaped base with a depth of 42 cm. This should be ample space for most herbs and veggies.

It arrives treated with a food-safe preservative, but this will need reapplying once a year. It comes with replaceable fitted membrane liner which will also help to protect the wood underneath.

All in all, this is one of the best raised garden beds if you’re after a quirky raised planter specifically designed for edible produce. While the depth does mean you’re marginally restricted with what you can grow, it’s an excellent choice if you’re after a smaller herb garden that can be installed anywhere.

3. Garland Raised Grow Bed

Alexandra Uren

B00139PKYS

best plastic raised bed

best plastic raised bed

Plastic raised beds are practical and low maintenance, withstanding poor weather without needing regular treatment. The Garland Raised Grow Bed is loved for its simplicity. This square raised bed measures 97.5 x 97.5 x 25 cm, and has a capacity of 230 L.

Made from 100% recycled materials, this raised bed is ideal for those looking to shop sustainably. It’s very durable, requiring no maintenance once installed, and it can be left out in all weathers.

While delivered in separate pieces, this bed is fairly easy to assemble in around 15 minutes. The corners simply snap together and can be secured using the included pins. Once secured, it’s attractive, robust and suitable for all sorts of plants.

With black sides, this raised bed should help to insulate the soil. On warm days, the black sides will help keep the warmth in, which will likely enable you to start planting earlier in the season.

If you’re after an affordable raised bed that requires no maintenance once installed, this Garland bed is well worth considering.

4. Selections Metal Raised Vegetable Beds

Alexandra Uren

B07BWNC78D

5060575101439

best value raised bed

best value raised bed

Metal is a great choice for raised beds thanks to its informal appearance and durability. The Selections Metal Raised Vegetable Bed measures 100 x 100 x 30 cm and is the perfect size for a small vegetable garden. Even better, there’s two of these beds included.

These raised beds are made from strong but lightweight steel, painted in green to ensure they blend in against your plants and lawn. While they measure 30 cm tall, they can be dug further into the soil if you’d like them a little lower to the ground.

They can be put together in 30 minutes, with all nuts and bolts included. Each part is good quality, with a powder coating to prevent rust from forming. Although the sides feel a little flimsy, once put together they are fairly robust.

These raised beds can be installed on any surface although they don’t come with a base. This gives you more options when it comes to planting, allowing you to grow deep-rooted plants as well as shallow. Some users have chosen to line the beds with cardboard or a plastic liner to help reduce the growth of weeds.

All in all, these raised beds are great value for money and a good option for smaller vegetable gardens.

5. Aoodor Raised Garden Bed

Alexandra Uren

B08LYGZ5GR

0756029989429

best square raised bed

best square raised bed

The Aoodor Raised Garden Bed is a smart and simple raised bed, perfect for smaller gardens and allotments. It measures 120 x 120 cm, so you’ll be able to access all the plants without leaning on the surrounding soil.

At 30 cm high, this bed raises plants only slightly off the ground. It’ll add vertical interest to your garden but it’s low enough that it won’t cost too much to fill with a good quality topsoil.

At 120 x 120 cm, this raised bed is spacious enough to grow a number of plants, while still offering gardeners access to the very middle of the bed. If you prefer a rectangular raised bed, there’s also a 120 x 60 cm size available.

It’s very easy to assemble and comes with all screws included. It can be assembled in around 30 minutes, although it’s worth noting that it isn’t particularly sturdy until it’s been filled with soil.

Being made from powder coated metal, this raised bed is durable and rust-resistant.

Overall, this raised bed is a popular and reliable choice. It’s easy to put together, while the 120 x 120 cm size is ideal for most gardens, offering ample space for planting while still ensuring you can reach all areas of the bed.

6. The Chamberlain Wooden Raised Grow Bed by Lacewing™

Alexandra Uren

B0028SISO2

5055372327595,5060172834006

best wooden raised bed

best wooden raised bed

Wooden raised beds are popular for a reason; they offer a charming, natural look that suits both formal and informal garden settings. For larger outdoor spaces, the Chamberlain Wooden Raised Grow Bed by Lacewing™ is perfect.

This bed measures 100 x 100 x 20 cm. While it may not make tending to your plants any more comfortable (unlike waist-high garden beds), it still offers ample benefits. Its practical size ensures it’s easy for gardeners to reach the plants at the very centre of the bed without disturbing the surrounding soil.

The smooth wooden finish not only looks beautiful, it should also help warm the soil up faster on hot days. If installed in a sunny spot, this can even extend the growing season. It’s suitable for sloping gardens, as you can simply install it deeper into the soil on one side.

It’s been pressure treated for resistance against rot and bad weather, but you will need to treat it again every year or so. This is one of the downsides of wood. Unlike metal and plastic raised beds, wooden beds do require maintenance. If you’re growing vegetables, it’s essential that the treatment is food-safe, or you’ll need to purchase a liner.

It’s fairly easy to assemble, with the parts simply slotting together, but you do need a hammer. Most gardeners find they are able to assemble the bed in under 30 minutes.

All in all, this raised bed is for those who love a natural wood finish and don’t mind the extra maintenance that comes with this material. It’s smart, simple and will add vertical interest to your garden.

7. Keter Easy Growing Raised Garden Bed

Alexandra Uren

B0060HUGLU

7290005559822

best raised bed for balconies

best raised bed for balconies

The Keter Easy Growing Raised Garden Bed is the best raised bed for small outdoor spaces or balconies. It measures 114 x 49.3 x 75.7 cm, which makes it large enough to grow a variety of vegetables, but it’s not so big that it’ll overwhelm the space.

The elevated design means it’s comfortable to use, eliminating the need to bend over. The natural, round rattan design is stylish and durable. It doesn’t require any treatment or maintenance, yet it’s more aesthetically pleasing than a generic plastic bed.

It’s suitable for growing a variety of plants thanks to the drainage tap and overflow caps which help regulate the watering. This allows excess water to drain through easily, reducing the chances of overwatering and subsequent root decay. The elevated growing conditions will prevent pests from being able to access your plants, while also preventing weeds from growing up from underneath.

With a 120 L capacity, you’ll be able to grow a variety of herbs, fruits and vegetables, but it shouldn’t cost a huge amount to fill this raised bed with good quality soil.

This bed is very easy to assemble; simply slot the legs into place. Once assembled, it’s weather resistant but best installed in a sheltered spot if you live in a particularly windy area.

If you’re looking for a compact and elegant raised bed for smaller outdoor spaces or balconies, this rattan style raised bed is a reliable choice.

8. Vegtrug Natural Raised Planter[ SAVE 21% ]

Alexandra Uren

B01KZWKIK4

4975149860265

best for practicality

best for practicality

Practical and stylish in equal measure, the Vegtrug Natural Raised Planter has a natural look and a compact design.

The shelf at the bottom is a welcome touch, and can be used to store watering cans or plant feed. It holds 110 L of compost, so there’s plenty of space for tomatoes as well vegetables with deeper roots.

When growing edible produce in a raised planter, it’s important that there’s no harmful chemicals on the bed material which could leach into the soil. This planter has been treated with a food-safe preservative so you can plant herbs and veggies with no concerns. While this means there’s no need for a liner, there is one included, which can help elongate the lifespan of the wood.

Measuring 80 cm tall, this planter is a comfortable height for most users. Harvesting, weeding and watering vegetables will be far easier, although taller gardeners may still need to stoop.

It weighs 8 kg, so it’s lightweight enough to move around the garden if needed, yet it remains sturdy in strong winds.

The wooden construction of this planter makes it an attractive addition to any garden, and it’s particularly charming in smaller spaces like balconies or smaller patios.

9. Outsunny Set of 4 Garden Raised Bed

Alexandra Uren

B084KL46C2

5056029888100

best self watering raised bed

best self watering raised bed

If you’re prone to over or under watering, the Outsunny Garden Raised Bed set should be at the top of your list. These four raised beds have a traditional rattan design as well as a self-watering system that’ll protect plants from forgetful or over-zealous gardeners!

With 4 included, this set is very good value for money. The rattan effect blends with most styles of garden furniture. Two of the beds have legs which raise them 44 cm off the ground, while the other two are lower, allowing you to create a space-efficient and stylish two-tier garden.

Each planter has a thick plastic body which can cope with all seasons. There’s no maintenance required, nor any chance of rust – one of the primary benefits of a plastic bed!

For gardeners who regularly forget to water their plants, the intelligent water disc will be an invaluable feature. The disc reserves water and feeds flowers, herbs and plants as and when they need it.

It’s worth mentioning that the assembly isn’t particularly straightforward. Once you’ve put together one bed, the others are easier, but some parts are stiff to click into place. Even so, each bed can be assembled in around 15 minutes.

Overall, this is the best raised bed if you’re after a set of beds that maximise space in smaller areas. The self-watering feature makes this set the perfect choice for busy gardeners!

10. GEEZY Raised Garden Bed Planter Box

Alexandra Uren

B091F9MNMC

5060758215250

best greenhouse-alternative

best greenhouse-alternative

Perfect for those without space for a greenhouse, the GEEZY Raised Garden Bed Planter Box is for those looking to grow plants which require more warmth. It comes with a plastic lid and ventilation system which will help keep the interior warmer on sunny days.

The plastic lid has the added benefit of protecting plants from bad weather. It’s ideal for seedlings which prefer warmer temperatures, or plants that aren’t frost-hardy. The lid can help take the edge off frosty nights.

Measuring 64 cm tall (without the lid), this planter box is a comfortable working height. It’s 38 cm wide and 77 cm long so, while it’s not enormous, it’s ideal for those without a lot of planting space. There’s 25 cm of space for the roots, so it’s suitable for most shallow-rooted herbs and vegetables.

It has a black, oval construction that helps to keep the interior warmer. There’s no need to worry about weather deterioration nor regular maintenance.

There’s drainage holes in the legs of this planter, but it can be used without the legs if needed. Weighing just 2 kg, it’s easy to move to a sunny spot, even once filled with soil.

All in all, this is the best raised garden bed if it’s a mini greenhouse you require. It’ll keep plants protected from all weathers, while the included lid offers a huge range of benefits to your plants.