Beautiful raised garden beds don’t have to be expensive. With some elbow grease and a lot of creativity, you can make great-looking garden beds at a very affordable price! Here are fifteen raised garden bed ideas that are sure to catch the eyes of your neighbours.
1. Concrete Block Garden Bed
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One of the best ways to build an affordable garden bed is to recycle. Gather old blocks left over from construction and decorate them with some colourful paint to make your garden bed stand out.
2. Tiered Garden Bed
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Never lose your tools again with this tiered garden bed idea! Garden on top, tool shelf on the bottom. This ensures your tools won’t go missing whenever you’re finished gardening.
3. Metal Garden Bed
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Corrugated metal can also be turned into a beautiful garden bed. Put several sheets together with some wood, and you’ll have an industrial-style garden bed ready for planting.
4. Garden Bed Bench
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If gardening is your go-to activity when relaxing, this might just be the garden bed idea for you. Turn your garden bed into a bench, and you can easily tend to your plants while lounging around!
5. Spiral Garden
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Spiral gardens are a great way to maximize your space. Building one from brick or stone can help you plant many seeds in one spot and make your garden look unique.
6. Hoop House Garden Bed
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Hoop houses make for a great multi-season garden. It can act as a small greenhouse and protect your plants from animal attacks.
7. Feeding Trough Garden
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If you have animal feeding troughs lying around, you can use them as garden beds. Drill some drainage holes at the bottom, and you’re all set!
8. Milk Crate Garden
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Put old milk crates to use by turning them into garden beds. They already have drainage holes and they’re portable – moving your plants is as simple as picking up the crates.
9. Planter Stand
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Planter stands take up very small space, which makes them perfect for apartment dwellers. You can place one on your balcony for small-scale gardening.
10. Used Tyre Garden Beds
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Old tractor tyres surprisingly make for great garden beds. You don’t have to prepare much either – lay the tires flat, fill them with dirt, plant your seeds, and you’re good to go!
11. Tree Log Garden
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You can use hollowed-out logs for your garden beds. Most of them are the right height for raised garden beds and lend a natural, rustic feel to your garden.
12. Wooden Ladder Garden
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Combine your planter boxes with wooden ladders to create a raised garden bed. This way, you don’t need to bend down when tending to your plants!
13. Brick Garden
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Brick garden beds are sturdy and look great. If the regular brick red doesn’t fit your garden, you can also paint them in all kinds of different colours!
14. Recycled Furniture Garden Bed
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Got an old dresser you don’t use anymore? Turn it into a garden bed! Use each drawer to make a multi-tiered garden that takes up very little space.
15. Garden Enclosure
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If you’re looking to protect your plants from animals and pests, consider creating a small enclosure for your garden. With a door and fenced walls, your plants’ safety is ensured!
Start Your Gardening Journey With Kings Warehouse!
The 15 ideas we provided above is nowhere near an exhaustive list. There are so many more beautiful garden bed ideas for you to try.
If you’re looking to begin your gardening adventure, Kings Warehouse has you covered. We even offer Afterpay beds – get your garden bed today, but pay in instalments later!