Raised Beds

Browse the full Green Fingers raised garden beds range. Galvanised steel oval kits in 3 and 4 piece sets, covered 3-in-1 beds with greenhouse tops, PP planter boxes and a mini greenhouse raised bed. Built for home veggie growers, small yards, deep-rooted crops and covered growing.

How to choose raised garden beds for your yard

Three decisions matter before you buy. Height, width and material. Get those right and most other things sort themselves out.

Choose height based on how you garden. Taller beds can reduce bending, while lower beds suit gardeners comfortable working closer to the ground. Width determines how easily you can reach the centre, so consider height and reach separately. 

Width matters just as much. Keep beds around 1.2m across so you can reach the centre from either side without climbing in. On material, galvanised steel lasts longer but swings temperature faster in full sun, while wood and PP buffer heat and hold moisture more evenly. If you want non-raised options as well, see the broader garden beds range.

Galvanised steel raised bed kits

The oval galvanised metal raised garden beds are the workhorses of the range. You can pick a single 120 x 60 x 30cm planter for a small spot, or step up to 3 and 4 piece kits running 160, 240 or 320cm long at either 42cm or 56cm high. The open base drains freely, which suits long-term installs and deeper crops like carrots and potatoes.

One honest note on any corrugated raised garden bed. Thin steel heats and cools quickly, so mulch well and keep watering consistent through Australian summers. A drip line pays for itself the first January.

Covered raised garden beds and mini greenhouse options

Covered raised garden beds earn their place when birds, possums or sudden weather are a regular problem. The 3-in-1 galvanised raised bed with greenhouse cover keeps pests out, and two opening windows let you adjust airflow and watering without pulling the whole thing apart. The 2.7 x 0.9 x 0.9m mini greenhouse raised bed goes further, holding warmth for seedlings and winter growing.

If you need more growing space than a bed-top cover can give you, look at standalone greenhouses instead.

Wooden and PP raised planter boxes

For patios, balconies and renters, lighter raised planter boxes make more sense than a long steel kit. The 120 x 40 x 36cm PP planter box is weather durable, quick to assemble and easy to move. A 90 x 45cm round galvanised planter suits herbs and salad greens in a tight corner. A wooden raised garden bed buffers moisture well if you prefer a softer look against timber decking or paving.

If you move house often, bolt-together options travel better than pop-together kits. The cheap ones tend to bend on the second build, and you end up buying twice.

Raised garden beds by what you grow

Match the depth to the deepest crop in your plan, not the average.

Setting up your raised bed the right way

A few setup habits make a big difference:

• Pick a spot with 6+ hours of sun, decent drainage and easy water access.

• Overfill by 10 to 20 percent because organic fill settles over the first season.

• Keep paths around 60cm so a wheelbarrow and watering can move easily.

• On concrete or paving, choose a bed with open base drainage and add extra depth to compensate for the lack of soil below.

Plan your paths first, then size the beds to fit. Most people do it the other way around and end up squeezing past a wheelbarrow all summer.

Why shop raised garden beds with GoodBuyz

• Australian owned and Melbourne based support team.

• Genuine stock with local warranty support.

• 30-day change-of-mind returns on eligible unopened items.

• Free shipping over AUD 200, bulky and partner-warehouse exclusions apply.

• Layby available at checkout.

FAQs

What do you put in the bottom of a raised garden bed?

Line the base with cardboard or hessian to suppress weeds, then layer coarse organic matter like small branches and leaves at the bottom, garden soil in the middle, and quality vegetable mix on top. The lower layers break down over time and feed the soil above.

Are galvanised raised garden beds safe for vegetables?

Yes, galvanised steel raised bed kits are widely used for food growing. The zinc coating is stable in the soil pH ranges typical for vegetable gardens. Choose beds with safety edging on the top rim, especially if children help in the garden, and keep up regular mulching to protect the soil surface.

How much soil do I need for a raised garden bed?

Multiply length by width by depth in metres to get cubic metres. A 240 x 80 x 42cm bed holds roughly 0.8 cubic metres. Order about 10 to 20 percent more than the calculation, because fresh organic fill settles as it breaks down over the first season.

How deep should a raised bed be for vegetables?

Most vegetables grow well in 40 to 45cm of soil. Herbs and salad greens are happy with 20 to 30cm. Deep-rooted crops like carrots, potatoes and parsnips want 50 to 60cm or more. Match depth to the deepest crop you plan to grow, not the shallowest.

Can I put a raised garden bed on concrete or paving?

Yes, as long as the bed has open base drainage so water can escape. Add extra depth to make up for the lack of soil below, keep the bed off direct contact with hot paving where you can, and plan a short path around it for ongoing maintenance with your pruners and garden tools.

Do you deliver raised garden beds across Australia?

Yes. Many raised beds ship from partner warehouses rather than our Melbourne distribution centre, so dispatch times and freight can differ by product. Some bulky items are excluded from the free shipping threshold. Check the shipping note on each product page before you order.

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