12 Best Raised Garden Beds for Your Outdoor Space

If you want a classic model, buy a bed in cedar or cypress wood. It’s the perfect width at four inches, rot-resistant, and features industrial-style corners. “The 15-inch depth also allows for deep root planting,” Rutigliano says.

“We like this option because it includes a trellis which is great for companion planting,” Rutigliano tells House Beautiful. “With something like this, you can maximize your bed to also include vines like peas.”

If you’re growing small plants or anything that’ll be exposed to a lot of sunlight, it’s best to avoid metal. “This is because the metal will get so hot that it’ll basically start to boil the roots,” Rutigliano mentions. “If you have the space to go with a larger option, though, weathered metal is a very attractive option and definitely one of our favorites from a decor point of view.”

For a woven, wicker-style display, consider Wayfair’s plastic-raised garden. Many reviewers say the water indicator and drainage holes are excellent for avoiding overwatering. One reviewer who gave it a five-star rating commented: “Have had them 2 years now, leaving them outside, unprotected from brutal winter weather. They still look brand new!”

At just under $53, Amazon’s affordable pick is perfect for a small garden. It’s eight feet long, two feet wide, and under a foot high. Better yet, it doesn’t require any screws or tools to assemble.

Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, this raised planter comes with a self-watering system for easy maintenance. It’s made of recyclable polyethylene and features steel legs for a more mid-century modern look. Plus, the color options include slate, white, and terracotta.

Not only does an elevated planter box with wheels—which has more than 2,400 five-star ratings—eliminate the need to bend over as you garden, but it’s also portable. Bonus: It has a lower shelf for storing accessories and tools.

Perfect for a patio or deck, our next raised bed boasts a durable coated steel construction. It has a protective thermoplastic base to protect any surface you place it on. “No worries of spills or deck rotting,” one shopper, who gave the bed a five-star rating, confirmed.

For anyone growing veggies, consider Williams Sonoma’s best-seller. “The deep V-shaped bed provides a range of soil depths to suit the preferences of deep-rooted vegetables like tomatoes, ground-hugging herbs like thyme, and everything in between,” according to the product description.

Steer away from a typical rectangle shape with an octagon-shaped raised bed available on Etsy. Made from durable Western red cedar, it’s for planting vegetables, herbs, or flowers. “The wood is so beautifully fragrant, and the instructions were very precise,” one customer wrote in a comment.

For those looking to have a variety of plants, Wayfair’s U-shaped raised bed is an excellent choice for sectioning them off. “I am an older woman and was able to put it together without assistance,” a customer excitedly said. “I am delighted with this purchase.”

Our final suggestion comes with a cover, so you can turn your raised bed into a mini greenhouse if needed. One first-time gardener recalled: “I am using the green house top as a barrier to help prevent animals from entering at night, and I keep them open during the day to allow for airflow.”