Upgrade your Garden with Metal Raised Garden Beds!
If you’re looking to upgrade your garden, metal raised beds are a great option. They come in many shapes, and sizes, so there’s sure to be one that fits your space and budget. Read on to find out more!
Why should you consider metal raised beds? Raised bed gardening is a very popular way to get a beautiful garden even when you have lousy soil. But using wood raised beds is so expensive and they last a few years at best. Using metal raised beds is not only lovely but very practical and, in the long run, more affordable.
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What are metal raised beds?
Metal raised beds are exactly what they sound like – metal frames that hold soil in place to create a garden bed. They can be made from a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, or galvanized metal. Corrugated metal garden beds are very popular and come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors!
Being they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, you can find one that’s perfect for your space. You can also choose between a variety of colors to suit your personal garden design theme. I even used a galvanized fire ring from the feed store to create round raised beds in my garden.
Why should you consider using metal or steel raised garden beds?
Metal raised beds are great for gardeners of all levels because they’re super durable. This means you won’t have to worry about replacing it after a few seasons, unlike wooden raised beds. Corrugated metal is especially easy on the eyes and will look beautiful in your back or front yard!
They also aren’t as heavy as wood beds, so they’re easy to move around if you want to switch up your garden layout.
How do they work?
Raised beds work by holding soil in place to create a garden bed. The metal sides keep the soil from eroding or washing away, and if you create a cover for them they turn into a mini greenhouse. You can use them to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs – anything you want!
Where can you buy metal raised beds?
These raised garden beds are available at a variety of retailers, both online and in stores. You can also find them on auction websites or through gardening catalogs. Be sure to do your research before you buy so you get the best bed for your needs and fits your budget!
I found some on Amazon, at Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart.com. Plus Northern Tool carries the galvanized garden beds. You can also turn galvanized troughs and tubs into raised beds. I spotted this ingenious display at a local Home Depot.
There are many benefits of metal raised garden beds. Here are some of the best:
- They’re durable so you won’t need to replace your metal bed every few years like wooden ones!
- They’re easy to assemble and can be arranged into any layout.
- They provide better drainage so there is no chance of standing water at any point in time.
- Metal is a great choice for gardeners to get an earlier start as they help the soil to warm.
- Metal beds come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you can find one that’s perfect for your space.
- They’re easy to move around if you want to switch up your garden layout.
- Metal raised beds can be placed anywhere in the yard even on hard surfaces like concrete or stone.
- They enable you to have better control over your garden soil
- The taller ones allow easier access for planting, weeding, and harvesting crops without having to bend down too much (very important if you’re older)
Do they require any special care to maintain their appearance and durability?
Metal raised beds are low-maintenance and don’t require any special care.
Now that you know all about metal raised garden beds, it’s time to give them a try if you haven’t already! They can really make gardening easier. Plus metal is an attractive material, so they’ll look great in any yard or landscape.
I will link to the ones I have purchased and ones that are on my wishlist. Some of these are affiliate links.
– Corrugated Metal Raised Garden Bed Kit (link) these are the ones I bought
– Taller Galvanized Steel Beds (link)
–Vintage Raised bed on Stand (link) great for patio, decks, and for those that can’t bed down easily. I have seen these at Lowes also so shop around, prices vary.
-Northern Tool Galvanized Raised Beds (link) these only come in galvanized metal but they work well. I have a couple and like them just fine.
Are Metal Raised Beds Safe?
Yes, metal raised beds for gardening are safe, even for your vegetables. There is only a slight chance that some of the zinc can get into your soil but soil needs zinc. All good!
Won’t metal raised beds get too hot for plants?
Most plants like warm soil, so this would actually be a good thing. Those that prefer cool soil also prefer shade, so they wouldn’t be in the hot sun anyway. While metal is a good conduit for heat, soil is not. So even in the hot sun all day, the soil inside the metal is only going to get warmer for the first couple of inches.
Another trick I use is to plant around the outside edges of my so the plants actually shade much of the metal once filled in.
Want some good advice on filling them up? Jill over at Journey with Jill, compared 3 soils for filling raised beds. Her results are quite enlightening.
Get inspiration from Eric’s garden filled with gorgeous raised beds! And he has a shop where you can get some just like his!
I wish you all Happy Gardening!
This is inspiring thank you, I have one and want a full cluttered herb and vegetable garden especially as everything is so costly now.
You are welcome, my pleasure. The only trouble with metal raised beds is choosing which ones to get.
Hi Pamela, thank you for the shout-out! I haven’t used metal raised beds yet but I’m planning on trying some this year!