Grow Your Garden ANYWHERE This Summer With These Raised Bed Ideas

1) Make Them Waist Height

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

After a day of gardening on your knees, you'll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn't have to be a literal back-breaking chore.

3) Carve a Path

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Gravel, while an excellent base for your garden beds, isn't always the most comfortable to walk on. Instead, install a brick or stone paver path between your garden beds for easy maneuvering.

4) Add Grid Wiring

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Ideal for gardening novices, adding a grid to your raised garden bed can help keep your produce orderly. And while the roots may not obey, this at least ensures each plant begins with equal real estate. Bonus: When the greenery starts to come in, you won't even notice the wire beneath.

5) Use Brick

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Raised garden bed planters are often constructed from wood, plastic, or metal. For a more seamless look with your home's exterior or curb appeal, use the same material as the majority of your hardscaping to build your garden beds.

10) Build in Steps

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

We love a dramatic backyard, and mixing stone steps in with tiers of raised garden beds brings plenty of it to this landscape design.

11) Spring for Stone

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Speaking of stone, if you love the material but can't build something major like a staircase, use it on a smaller scale. Swapping out traditional wood or metal raised garden beds for stone dresses up your yard and makes the beds more durable.

13) Choose Colorful Planters

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Metal planters bring style and function to any backyard, and they make great raised garden beds. "The material of the raised bed can be of aesthetic interest in the garden as well," says Jonathan Paetzel, who says that corten steel, stone, wood, brick, and salvaged materials are all good choices. We love how the sage green used in this garden design makes the greenery pop.

16) Make Your Own Meadow

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

This raised garden bed in a London backyard makes it feel like a full-on field. We love how it's rustic and even a little wild, from the weathered wood it's made of to the lush greenery inside. If you live in a city and don't have much of a yard (or any yard at all), adding a DIY raised garden bed to your back deck or patio is an excellent way to bring more nature into your daily life.

19) Opt for a Bucket

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Raised garden beds don't have to be big, rectangular boxes. Try different shapes and smaller planters, like this wooden bucket—just be sure there's sufficient drainage in the bottom to keep your plants happy. You can mix buckets in with your other garden beds or use them to add color to your porch, patio, yard, or deck.

20) Try Square Foot Gardening

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Planting lots of different vegetables? Divide and conquer the project with the help of some netting and a pro tactic called square foot gardening. It means dividing your raised garden bed or other container into 1-square-foot segments and planting only one plant in each segment. That ensures each plant has plenty of room, sun, and nutrients to grow to its full potential.

21) Surround a Shed

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

A shed needs some landscaping love to look like it belongs in your yard. Stone flower beds like these are the perfect solution. Stacey Paetzel recommends combining garden beds with other structures to make your yard more dynamic and visually interesting: "The layout of the beds helps define the garden's structure and can be combined with additional features such as potting benches, plant support trellises, fences, water features, storage sheds, and seating areas," she says. Here, the stone walls accentuate the blue of the shed, elevate the plantings to frame it, and generally make the whole corner look more magical.

22) Mix the Materials

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Can't decide between a wood or metal raised garden bed? Go with a version that uses both! Combining the two makes for a striking planter, plus they're some of the best materials for a raised bed. " As for the best type of wood, Stacey Paetzel suggests untreated cedar or locust: "We recommend using natural woods that haven't been treated with chemicals. Decay-resistant varieties such as cedar or locust will last at least 10 years."

23) Work the Angles

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Give your raised garden beds some personality by going with hexagonal ones like these instead of standard rectangles. Not only will they add visual appeal to your yard, but they also have wider sides that give you a little more growing room.

25) Tier the Planters

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Visual interest isn't just for interior decorating; it has a place outdoors, too! If you're setting up multiple raised garden beds out back, make each box a little taller than the one in front of it to add interest to the space. You can use the same tip for planters on your porch—varying the heights of your containers always looks good.

26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

If you have the space, you can pair your raised garden beds with intentional pathways that intersect between your plantings. Not only is it a great way to add visual interest, but it'll increase your ability to access the beds and give you an opportunity to wander through your space and enjoy the benefit of all your hard work.

27) Mix and Match Your Vessels

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

One of the most fun parts of opting for raised garden beds? The ability to mix-and-match the scene to your exact preferences. For a dynamic look, combine traditional raised beds with a mix of planters, pots, and other extras (like a stone bird bath) for a visually stunning scene.

28) Think Outside the Box

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

Sure, wood or metal plants may be the norm, but they're not your only option when it comes to creating a functional (and fun!) raised garden bed. The next time you need a home for your plants, consider repurposing a unique find, like an old rowboat, wheelbarrow, or even a vintage tub.

29) Automate Your Chores

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

No matter how much you love gardening, there's no denying that watering your plants can sometimes be a pain. The good news? Raised garden beds make it exceedingly easy to install drip irrigation systems that can automate the process for you. You can officially check that off your to-do list!

30) Add a Bit of Quirk

1) Make Them Waist Height, 3) Carve a Path, 4) Add Grid Wiring, 5) Use Brick, 10) Build in Steps, 11) Spring for Stone, 13) Choose Colorful Planters, 16) Make Your Own Meadow, 19) Opt for a Bucket, 20) Try Square Foot Gardening, 21) Surround a Shed, 22) Mix the Materials, 23) Work the Angles, 25) Tier the Planters, 26) Incorporate Scenic Pathways, 27) Mix and Match Your Vessels, 28) Think Outside the Box, 29) Automate Your Chores, 30) Add a Bit of Quirk

The best raised garden beds have a little personality packed into them, whether that's the plants you choose or the container they reside in. The next time you're considering materials for a raised garden bed, look for opportunities to add a bit of quirkiness, like a wave stone border or colorful wood planks.

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