Elevated Raised Garden Beds: Give Your Back a Break!

Best Elevated Raised Garden Bed

Gardening is a hobby that’s enjoyed by millions of people across the world. But most of us struggle working bent over, and on our knees, for hours in the garden. By using elevated garden boxes, you don’t have to work bent over, or on your knees, for hours on end, and you can be sure your soil is clean and free of contaminants! After spending a great deal of time examining several options for raised garden beds, we have determined that the best elevated raised garden beds around are the Keter Easy Grow Patio Planter - hands down.

It’s one of the most elegant and innovative designs to come about and is a great medium for growing your crops in. It looks quite attractive, has a slew of super-useful features, and is an ideal system for growing plants in the garden, or anywhere! The Keter Easy Grow is easy to work with, either sitting or standing, and will certainly be a solid asset to your garden. For a complete review of this raised garden bed, see our Product Reviews section below.

If you prefer a wooden raised garden planter, the Best Choice Products Raised Vegetable Garden Bed is a good choice and is our runner-up pick overall. Although it’s a much simpler design than the Keter Easy Grow planter, the Best Choice Products planter is still very effective and high-quality. It is made from Chinese Fir and is fairly maintenance-free. It is very easy to put together, though it should be sealed regularly to keep the wood looking great.

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If you are on a bit of a budget, then we suggest taking a look at the Adams Manufacturing 9303 Deluxe Garden Planter . This line of garden planers looks great, and is available in several different colors and finish options. These units do a good job holding your plants and making gardening relatively easy, collapse for simple storage in winter, and are overall an excellent value for the money. They are our budget pick and are a great choice if you plan to purchase multiple raised bed units.

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Elevated Raised Garden Planter Reviews

In this section, we will look in detail at four of our favorite Raised Garden Beds. We will compare and contrast these units, consider the positives and negatives, and pick our favorites. If you are considering ground-based raised garden beds, see our article on the best raised garden beds here.

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1. Adams Manufacturing 9303 36-Inch Deluxe Garden Planter

The Adams Manufacturing 9303 36“ Deluxe Garden Planter line is a lovely elevated raised bed planter available in five colors, and includes a bottom shelf. The legs can be used with the planter, but they are easily removed for storage. Additionally, these units can be used with the legs off as a basic planter box, which is a great feature. They feature an easy-operate drainage hole and are capable of holding up to 150lbs of plants and soil. Made from high-quality plastic, these units are fairly maintenance free, so you can focus your time on planting rather than staining!

Key Points at a Glance

• Removable legs and shelf
• Available in five color options
• Weather-resistant
• Made of high-quality plastic
• Easy to use drainage system

Dimensions

Size36 x 15.5 x 34 inches

Weight11.68 pounds

Weight allowancePlanter: 150 pounds; Shelf: 15 pounds

Soil NeededAbout 1.5 cubic feet

Adams 36in Planter Legs On or Off

This raised garden bed is just about as beautiful on its own as it is with flowers in it! If you’re looking for a planter that functions well and will instantly add a splash of color to your garden or patio, look no further than this Adams Manufacturing model. Made from a very durable resin, it’s weather resistant, UV-protected, and it won’t rot. This planter really is built to last. In terms of functionality, it’s quite strong and sturdy and can hold a whopping 150 pounds in its 36-inch long bed. The planter will hold a total of 1.25 cu. ft of soil. In winter time, it’s best to store this Adams Manufacturing Deluxe Planter to make sure it stays looking its best. To do that simply remove the shelf, remove the legs and pack away. Because it’s made from a tough plastic, it’s quite easy to clean. Simply wipe over with a damp cloth as and when needed. When it comes to assembly, that’s simple to and can be done in less than 5 minutes, and you can choose to use these plants with the legs on or off!

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2. Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden Flower Plant Planter Raised Elevated Garden Bed

The Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden system is an outstanding choice and while it is not the cheapest, these raised bed planters are extremely attractive, highly functional, and will even grow your vegetables for you (not really). The Resin Wicker look is very stylish, and the all-weather construction means these are ideal for outdoor use in direct sun. Keter is an excellent maker of garden and patio goods and excels at making Deck Boxes with high-quality resin plastic looks. The Easy Grow system is no exception!

Key Points at a Glance

• Built-in watering system
• Available in two color options
• Suitable for indoor/outdoor use
• Easy assembly
• Includes manual drainage tap
• 2 Year Warranty

Dimensions

Size44.9” W x 19.4” D x 29.8” H

Weight18.5 pounds

Soil Needed4 Cubic Feet

If you’re looking for an elegant yet innovative way to grow your plants this season look no further than the Keter Easy Grow Patio Planter. Made from a highly durable plastic resin, this garden bed will last for years. It’s also raised to just the right height to eliminate the need for excessive bending when gardening, making working with these planters a breeze. In terms of capacity, this bed planter will hold a plentiful amount of flowers, herbs, plants, or vegetables and has a total capacity of 31.7 gallons. There’s plenty of space for those roses or carrots! Now let’s focus on the features that make the Keter our top choice! There are two great features to this planter that make it really stand out from the rest. The first is that it has an integrated watering system that prevents over watering and rot decay. The second is the water gauge that lets you know when it’s time to water and when it’s time to drain. No more worrying about over-watering or under-watering your plants, the reservoir will hold excess water, and the gauge allows you to keep an eye on if things are going out of control.

How does the gauge work?

On the Keter Easy Grow, there is a water indicator, which is a float that connects to the water reservoir, which has a leaf on the top (see the top center of the cross-section image). If that leaf extends above the top of the opening, then you have plenty of water. If the leaf is down below the top of the opening, you need to add more. Easy Grow!

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3. Best Choice Products Raised Vegetable Garden Bed Elevated Planter Kit Grow Gardening Vegetables

The Best Choice Products Raised, Elevated Garden Bed is a stylish raw-wood elevated planter bed that makes gardening easy, and is sure to look great wherever it goes! It is made of solid (Chinese) fir and has a natural finish that you may want to seal if you prefer to keep it looking new. If you like the weathered look and low maintenance, then let it soften in tone over time.

Key Points at a Glance

• Made of solid Chinese fir wood
• Easy to assemble
• Natural wood finish
• May want to drill drainage holes

Dimensions

Size48.5 x 22.5 x 30 inches

Box Height10"

Weight33 pounds

Weight capacity240 pounds

Soil Capacityabout 3 cubic feet

If you’re looking for a raised garden bed that’s simple yet modern, with a real wood finish, then look no further than this planter on offer from Best Choice. Made from beautiful Chinese fir, it works well with any surrounding, and is surprisingly inexpensive! The natural wood finish means you have the option to leave as it is for the natural look or paint over it if you prefer something a little different. You can paint, stain, seal, or leave it as is, but it will certainly look nice whatever you choose. That said, we suggest treating it with something, even if just a clear sealer, for protection. It’s raised to just the right height to work with, as well, to help save your back and knees from taking too much strain. There aren’t any pre-drilled holes for drainage, though there are spaces between the slats that allow water to escape. You may want to drill some additional drainage holes to keep things from stagnating in the box. Minimal tools are required to construct the Best Choice Raised Garden Bed and it can easily be done by one person. The joints are dovetailed for easy assembly without screws and nails, though you may want to add a couple of screws where the bottom slats meet the legs, for extra strength. This elevated raised bed is compact enough to be placed in a range of different locations to suit your needs, and it’s a really good price.

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4. Gardeners Supply Company Self Watering Cedar Raised Garden Bed

Gardeners Supply has a fascinating option with their Self Watering Cedar Elevated Raised Garden Bed. This unit is on the expensive side, but it is quite attractive, made from natural cedar, and has one incredibly useful feature that, once you use it, you won’t be able to live without it! Its so easy to over-water or under-water your plants, but the headaches of proper water regulation are gone on the Gardeners Supply Raised Garden Bed because it has a self-watering feature! No more need to constantly focus on getting the right water balance for your plants, the Gardeners Supply bed does it for you.

Key Points at a Glance

• Self-watering feature for ease of use
• Box made of cedar
• Powder coated aluminum legs with casters
• Has a four-gallon water reservoir
• 2 Year Warranty

Dimensions

Dimensions39-1/2" L x 16-1/2" W x 32" H

Weight35lbs

Box Depth10-1/2"

Soil Capacity3.7 cubic feet

Water Reservoir Size4 gallons

The Gardeners Supply Raised Garden Bed box is made of Cedar and is quite attractive. There’s no liner, and none is needed, but you should treat both the inside and outside of the box with a Cedar Garden Bed Oil in order to preserve and maintain the finish. These units don’t have the dovetail assembly design that the Best Choice Products Raised Beds have, but they do offer casters for easy movement, and the construction of the legs is solid aluminum. They are incredibly sturdy, rust-proof, and maintenance free. The bed is also rather deep for an elevated raised bed, making them ideal for tomatoes and other deep-rooting plants. But let’s focus on the primary outstanding feature, the self-watering aspect! The Self Watering system works somewhat similar to the Keter Elevated Garden Planter described above. In the bottom of the unit, there is a water reservoir that can hold four gallons of water. Traveling through the soil bed is a fabric wick, that sucks up water from the reservoir and deposits it along the roots, in the soil. There is also a float in the bed, which identifies when the water in the reservoir is running low, and when everything is soaking nicely. When assembling this raised bed, it’s best to start all of the screws, before going back for a second round and tightening everything up. This way, you can be sure all the screws are properly aligned, and everything fits properly.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, by now you will have a much better idea as to the type of bed planter you’d like to see in your garden. If the price is not an issue, then the Keter Easy Grow Patio Planter is by far one the best raised planters out there. It looks fabulous and it works really well. The auto-water feature is outstanding, and the overall build is as good as it gets. However, if the Keter just doesn’t grab what you’re looking for, any of the other elevated raised planter boxes on our list today are a great choice. We know wood is the traditional planter box material, and we love wood, but buyers should consider what Keter has in their design, and given its price point, the Keter is a very compelling choice. Your garden will be happy with whatever elevated bed you choose, and your back and knees will be very happy with any of these elevated garden beds!

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