Raised bed gardening refers to gardening in soil that has been mounded or contained higher than the surrounding soil. Raised bed gardening is an old gardening practice, but it’s currently growing in popularity again because it offers several advantages to simply growing your plants in level ground. Here are some easy kits for building your own raised bed.
1. Hexagonal Raised Bed Corners
The brackets are angled, to create a hexagon shaped bed, which maximizes the use of space; the area is greater than a square, yet you can still reach the center. It fits 2 x 10 boards, which are not included. Completed raised bed measures approx. 64" across. $59.95
2. Cedar Raised Bed
3. Self-Watering Raised Beds
This raised bed is like a giant container. It's made of 'crack-proof, fade-proof' polypropylene and they say the assembly is simple. I haven't tried it, but they're a good company to deal with if you have problems.The feature of this raised bed is that it has two 4-gallon reservoirs that continually water the soil - if you keep them filled. Luckily there's also a water gauge to tell you when the reservoirs are getting low.
Comes in white or green sides and 2 finial styles. Finished bed measures 9 sq. ft., with a planting depth of 12". Holds 9 cu. ft. of soil. (39-1/4" x 39-1/4" x 18-1/2" H) $149.00
4. Fieldstone Raised Bed
Not into gardening in a wooden box? How about this for a raised bed kit? Faux fieldstone walls come in sections and lock together with corner spikes. It's not going to age as well as real fieldstone, but these fake stones are a lot easier to lift. They're made of weather-resistant HDPE plastic. $235.00