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FIRST TIME USE FOR ME AND I PLANTED FROM SEED.PLANTS ARE UP AND GROWING.I LIVE IN SW FLORIDA,WE'LL SE IF THEY BEAR FRUIT.
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What a great little product - easy to put together - very functional - love it. Also bought 2 3 ft. x 6ft. garden beds -everything working well.
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This grow bed was extremely easy to assemble, although it would have been preferred to not have to use a drill but I can see the necessity of doing it that way. I still love it! My herbs are growing wonderfully. Looks great in my yard, and matches perfectly with the trim and shutters on my house. Would I buy it all over again? YOU BET!
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Easy to set up
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I followed the example of what could be planted in the grow bed & was very pleased. My veggies were splendid.
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Have three Grow Beds for vegetables. They are easy and fast to put together and after a long Texas summer show no signs of wear. I purchased a pop-up net for each and it is a terrific combination.
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I am curious to see how it holds up against the South Florida heat.
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I have several generations of these. They are difficult to join together and 2 sets is the max for all practical purposes. Corners lose soil and the new corner braces are difficult to use. Ground must be level for them to work optimally and I usually have to reinforce the sides and/or corners with stakes
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I have several of the 3x6 beds, and two of the 4x8 beds. I use them in a fenced-in garden bed area that had become overgrown. Before trying these beds, any newer plants added to the space were usually overtaken or lost. This way, I can add new plants to the beds, and retain some of the older, established plantings as well. The beds were also relatively easy to put together, especially compared to making beds out of wood, which I have done in the past.
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My fall lettuce and spinach grew twice as fast as the seeds planted into the ground. I also had fewer bugs munching on the leaves.
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The beds were relatively easy to assemble and hold a reasonable number of plants. They are sturdy and seem to be holding up well. I look forward to filling them again soon!
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I purchased this bed to replace a rotting wood bed. It went together well (about 15-20 mins) even with the holes that have to be drilled. Filled with dirt and planted seeds. Much easier and should be longer lasting than real wood. I have already purchased another one.
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I have bought four of the 3x3 grow beds and one 3x6 bed to use in a partially waterlogged garden plot. The beds have solved my water drainage problems and, because of their depth, have allowed my vegetables and flowers to thrive with truly remarkable root systems. I couldn't be more pleased with the beds. Thank you.
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I assembled these in my back yard and right away one of the corners broke. The corner slots where the pins insert are very weak and snap easily. Once they snap, there is nothing you can do to repair them. I'm still using mine but several of the corners are bulging and fall open very easily. Big disappointment. If anyone has suggestions on how to fortify the broken corners, that would be great!
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We have two and they are great!
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This grow bed was really easy to assemle and is holding my vegetables great. I haven't had any bowing in the 3X6 bed, and so far it seems like a really good purchase
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Having moved from up north to central Florida I have little space for a garden. THese fit on the side of my house and produce all the veggies we can use and enough left over for our neighbors.
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After filling with top soil, each 3' section bows out more than I expected. Needs more support for clean lines.
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I am excited to have a specific place to grow my Dahlias and be sure that I get them all back out in the fall without searching all over for the tubers.
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These are so functional and wonderful that we purchased six of them. We are on our way to growing greens for braising mix.
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Great that it is recycled plastic. As mentioned above the corner systems need work and the sides will belly out after time and as the soil compacts.
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Let me start by saying I wouldn't have a garden without the Grow Bed. For the price, I'm happy with what I got. It's a little flimsier than I thought it would be, and the extension piece was harder to attach to the Grow Bed than I thought it would be. (Thought the Grow Bed itself takes only minutes to put together.) But it's holding together well, and I have a garden! So ... I'm pretty happy.
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These were the fastest, easiest way to maximize my growing space.
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All of the neighbors stop by to comment on the looks and the yield of these raised beds.
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Very easy to assemble
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I bought this raised bed for a vegetable garden. The sides are not as heavy duty as the picture looks. It is thin plastic and bulges out on the sides. I will buy something heavier duty like the forever raised beds or use cedar or composite lumber for my next raised bed.
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The plastic corner covers were sometimes broken when they arrived. They still worked well. The corner design worked well with drainage when we had many inches of rain recently. I filled the beds with swamp compost and had bush beans three feet tall in two weeks in the heat in Florida.
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I used this product to add a second tier to my 4x8 foot raised bed. I placed the 3x3 foot bed in the center and filled it with good soil. I will use this new center bed for irises and other perennials that require more quickly drained soil. The grow bed is easy to move and it also can be adjusted to create a diamond shape rather than a square. The bed is new so I don't know how it will weather and hold up in Zone 6.
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This was easy to assemble and even easier to use. Best of all it really works. Plants grow faster and bigger!
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These are just great - I have 6 of them and just got two more. They are insanely easy to put together and keep your garden plants just a little bit higher so are easier to reach for weeding, etc which is a big plus if you have a bad back like me. Soil stays nice and loose, doesn't compact so it's easy to plant in spring and weeds pull up so easy! Buy several and line them up or scatter around your garden. You can use these for perennials, too; plants winter over just fine in them.
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We bought two 3x6 because our garden had become impossibly soggy, possibly because of a new pond next door. Filled them with a mixture of peat moss, topsoil, and composted cow manure plus a little leftover play sand. The tomato plants and snap peas took right off, as did the green beans. So we bought two more 3x6 to install this fall. My husband says they are "moderately easy" to install.
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I bought 2 of the 3x3's and 1 of the 3x6. So far, I am thrilled as this was the MOST ECONOMICAL way to expand my vegetable garden. I had considered building from wood but when I saw the price of these, I was sold. There's no way I could have built for less. I am a bit concerned how they will "Winter-Over" in New England but it's worth the gamble. And many of my neighbors have commented on how nice they look so that's a bonus too!
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I bought these to build into a slope to provide a growing area for a garden in a small yard. Work perfectly and are attractive. And they won't rot like wood would. Wish they came in higher heights.
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Had a small space in the sun - this allows me to grow lettuce and carrots until late fall.
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I think these grow beds are great. I just purchased my second 3x3 box and I have one of the 18"x3' boxes also. They make gardening enjoyable the plants are growing well and they are easy to maintain.
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I have ten of these beds and they are perfect for containing soil to grow any kind of vegetable or flower that you enjoy. The mesh covers that fit snuggly over them keep away small animals. Perfect gardening for the rural resident.
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This year I didn't get around to planting a garden, but by June I knew I couldn't totally be without one. So I ordered a 3x6 grow bed and picked up a few vegetable plants at my neighborhood nursery. By the end of July I'm already harvesting loads of cucumbers, tomatoes and a few peppers. I've made pesto from the basil and used the parsley for my meals. There are also watermelons, cabbages and a few marigolds all growing like crazy in the same little grow bed. It was super easy to set up, I just put it on top of my existing lawn, filled it with well rotted horse manure to the top and planted. The only draw back I can see is that it needs a lot of water, but then I've never had plants grow quite so exuberantly before. The extra watering required is well worth it.
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As stated above the size of the cross brace that comes with the extension is not the same as the plastic pins; therefore it is a loose fit in the sides.
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These beds were easy for adults to assemble, but they are flimsy and the corners have covers that don't stay on. The sides bow out from the pressure of the dirt. We pounded in wooden stakes along the sides for support. I have 9 of them in our school garden. I also have 3 of the flagstone design raised beds that I ordered from you. They are terrific! Our 3 and 4 year old preschoolers were able to put them together and they are strong enough for the preschoolers to walk on top of them as a balance beam enclosing beautiful flowers and vegetables.
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I now have ten of these black plastic grow beds. They make gardening easy. I fill them with a mix of all organic substances. They drain well,and the black plastic holds the heat and extends the gardening season. There are fewer weeds,and the beds are simple to tend.
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Good to use in small places, or if you have limited space. I am very impressed with them
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Easy to assemble, great for back yard gardening
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Nice size for placement next to my fence. Easy to assemble and looks good. Having some color choice such as dark green or brown would have been nice.
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I was able to set up this raised bed in a couple of hours one morning and by afternoon (including trips to the local nursery) had it set up and planted with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash and a couple of marigolds for pest control.
Now a few weeks later the plants are thriving and I'm looking forward to some later season fresh veggies with plans to re-plant in the fall with a cool season crop.
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I have grown pole beans,onions,rhubarb in these beds. I am trying to grow sweet potatoes,peanuts & cantalopes.
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So easy to assemble
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It is wonderful for my herb and fruit garden! I order the 6 foot garden then decided to do the 3 foot and wished I could order extra parts to make another complete 3 foot garden. I noticed the sides buldge slightly but so far for my first one i love it. I show it off to everyone!
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I buy one every year to improve my garden. Makes a great raised bed. This year I bought one for a friend whose soil is not good. She created her own good garden bed with the grow bed.
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I have a major deer problem and could not grow any vegetables without keeing them out. With the net, this enables me to have a defined patch for my tomatoes and a little more.
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I set up a 3x3 grow bed about a month ago and used it for a small vegetable garden. My seeds have sprouted well and are thriving. We've had nearly 100% humidity for the whole month, plus lots of rain and the grow bed is standing up like a champ. I've had no problems with drainage what so ever. Also, I'm using the net over the grow bed and it's been successful at keeping out the rabbit that likes to eat the nearby grass.
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I like the fact that these beds are made from recycled materials. They are easy to assemble, but be careful when putting on the corner guards.
They are brittle, and will crack if forced. The corner pieces are just to hide the assembly pins, and do not affect the functionality of the bed itself. I will be setting up my beds this weekend for planting my favorite vegetables, and fruits. These will definitely help with the weed control, because they are up off the ground.
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This was as advertised in the catalog. Good quality material.
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The 3x3 Grow Bed is a great way to get started with gardening! Although I had grown tomatoes before, this is my first venture into growing other fruits and vegetables. I live in the Southwestern desert (Arizona), and the grow bed gives me the opportunity to garden with good soil. Otherwise, a garden would not be possible, since our property sits on caliche. Water is also important here in the desert, and the grow bed does a nice job of retaining the moisture. I planted my garden about a month ago, and it's doing quite well. The only "con" I noticed is that the grow bed bowed a bit once I added the soil, but that might have been because my dog got it in and dug a hole! Just trying to help plant, I guess.
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We started with one bed, planting our first vegetable crop and everything is working out wonderfully...already harvesting our first lettuce crop. This was so easy to assemble ...piece of cake.
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I've installed two of these raised beds in areas with very poor, compacted soil. In one case it was necessary to some digging because I was installing the raised bed into a hill. However, with the addition to good soil, I was able to grow things nicely.
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Three summers ago I bought two 3 x 3 grow beds and they are still in good condition. There are now six in the side yard with a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. I just installed two in the front yard with one citrus tree in each. I also have some of the half size grow beds which I plan to put in the upper yard.
I appreciate the fact that they are made of recycled plastic. They are very tidy and easy to maintain
Their only drawback is that they are not as attractive as the more expensive raised beds. However, this is a problem only in the front yard and I am planting lavender, sage and other low maintenance plants around them so they won't be visable from the street.
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We love that it holds such a nice depth of soil. Our new plants are growing beautifully in it!
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I am legally blind. It places all the space I need in one safe area. Greater control for growing and enjoying.
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We put it on the deck to grow potatoes and peas
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Need to make thicker and/or provide stakes w/ it.
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I use the grow bed as an additional garden for lettuce and spinach. It was easy to assemble and required minimum effort. If someone is new to gardening, this grow bed is worth the investment. I planted from seed, so it's fun to watch the plants grow.
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I planted my first small garden - after years away from working soil! - and love it. This product got me started back to gardening with a concentrated area that allows me to grow in small spaces. Really a nice product for someone like me who is getting back to gardening, or who has limited space for tomatoes, peppers, beans, etc.
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Very easy to assemble and fits in small spaces. Great price too.
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Only drawback is the clips that hold the sides together come off when hit with weed-whacker.
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The grow bed went together quickly and with in an hour we had are seed potatos planted. The design goes will with all our landscaping. I recommed this product to all level of gardeners and I plan on buying more grow beds in the future.
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I plan to add another set of these to make the plot 20" high, rather than just 10"-- having a disability, higher is better & these seem to be just what I need!
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Easy to maintain in growing season, stores away easily at the end of the season. Huge crops in a small condensed area. Love them
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I wanted a small vegetable garden and had limited space. The raised bed seemed like the best answer. We have been able to plant more than expected and everything is doing well. I also like the idea that we can remove it if the need be. One thing that did surprise me is how much soil it took to fill it. However, we were able to do a great mixture of compost and planting soil so it is the best soil in my whole garden.
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I live on a granite ledge in Maine with a short growing season. I double the growbeds for extra depth and shore up the sides with rebar posts...I have a bed of Asparagus thriving in one and I grow tomatoes, peppers , eggplant etc ..I love them.
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We bought one of the 4x8 two-tiered beds earlier and had been very happy with it. Then we bought two of the black 3x3 beds, which are not nearly as sturdy and, in our opinion, are not nearly the bargain the larger bed is. We assembled them and set them out and are using them, and perhaps they'll be OK; but I have a feeling they aren't going to last very many years.
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The Grow Beds were easy to put together and set up. A good feature is the brace down the middle which keeps the larger boxes from bowing out, as some of these units do. I am quite satisfied with the product.
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I bought this 3x3 grow bed for my 92 year old mother. Her veggie garden was too far away to get to on a daily basis. We put her grow bed right outside her back door. Now she can tend her tomatoes and peppers easily and can sit and watch them grow; no weeds, easy to water and easy to pick when the time comes.
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I am growing zucchini in my grow bed right now. It holds three plants,
and they are already producing. I like the mobility of the grow bed and
being able to put in in the sunniest spot in my yard. I'm very happy with it.
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These are the perfect size for my permanent raspberry and strawberry gardens. I also use them as holding spots for young trees prior to transplant in our small forested area.
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I love this product! I have a big blank space where the gargage used to be and this fits nicely into a corner of it. It's great for small areas. I think I need a few more! It works great with the pop up net over it!
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Very nice for raising the bed up a few inches. Holds soil well.
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For growing a garden.
Ease of use.
Need someway to support panels to keep them from bulging.
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We have a small yard and I thought I would try this raised garden. I love it!!!!I will probably add on to it next year, depending on how well my produce turns out.
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I love the fact that the grow beds are made of recycled plastics. I am using the grow beds for vegetable gardening and the assembly is very simple. They actually make a very attractive and functional garden area.
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While I like these a lot (I bought 9 of them) they do have a tendency to bow outward along the long side of thebed. Some are received already bowed somewhat, and bow even more once they are filled with soil. Nevertheless, they look great and I expect will last a long time outdoors. No wood or metal parts to rot or rust. Overall, I like these and will buy more if I need to further expand my garden.
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I was inspired to expand my vegetable garden and had fully intended to build my own raised beds. However, in New England, winters are tough and buying the right lumber was way more expensive than I had budgeted. These beds are economical, easy to assemble, hold a ton of plantings and look great in my yard. Many of me neighbors have commented on their attractiveness and I have given several recommendations for this product. Finally, I think they are great for beginning gardeners as even the 3x3 gives you great volume yet is manageable.
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This product has given us the ability to grow produce in a very small space.
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Easy to assemble.Easy to grow.Does not/will not rot.None of the problems of wood.
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As this was the second grow bed I put together, assembly was much easier this time. . .
thankfully.
Plants seem too be very happy and growing beautifully.
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I bought two 3x3 grow beds this Spring. I use them in my green house and grow herbs, lettuce, etc. Nice product!
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The 3x3 grow-bed is very attractive, and my garden is flourishing. I was surprised and pleased that this product is made in England; I've seen these on British garden Websites. It was easy to put together, as well. I plan to purchase more for next spring--or perhaps for some winter gardening here in NC.
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This larger bed has all the plusses of the smaller 3x3 beds: attractive and sturdy. My plants are doing beautifully. My only quibble is that when I started to put it together, I realized that I would need a drill; I'm not sure if the catalog description specified that. I had to scrounge up my ancient drill, and I could not find the correctly-sized bit for it. I did get it put together, but it took me a while by myself. However, I am pleased with the finished product. I believe in the future that I will order several 3x3 beds instead of the 3x6 bed.
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I highly recommend this product. Using it along with the net cover eliminated my continual battle of the rabbits eating my green beans.
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This Product went togeather ok but went to fill with soil it bowed out. I set it in the ground a little but it still bulges on the sides. My soil is homemade soil so it is loamy soil not to heavy.The bed will probably last for years.
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Since I decided I enjoyed vegetable gardening so much last year, I purchased my second grow bed. I am very happy with it and used the square foot garden method this year. So far, it's working out just fine.
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This product met all of my expectations. Easy to assemble and fill. Helps to hold water in this desert. I am so glad I finally got this!
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The soil here in South Texas is very thin and poor (alkaline), so a raised bed was the best option for my vegetable and herb garden. I would happily convert at least half my backyard into productive space, using grow beds.
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I purchased the 3x6 grow bed because I wanted to grow veggies but had no room in my existing extensive perennial garden. I assembled the bed and started a "new" garden and whats great I did not have to till anything.I layed weed barrier down ,put the grow bed on top and filled with quality planting mix etc. These grow beds are really a great item and my veggie plants look great!
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My soil is almost all clay, so using the raised beds is the best option. These were a breeze to set up, look nice (I got the optional willow border panels, but they looked ok plain, too), and are working beautifully!
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Love my 3 X 6 bed - it's attractive and my garden is HUGE and it's only been in for 6 weeks - that says a lot for living in the Michigan!!
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These beds hold a lot of soil and are great for planting a raised vegetable garden in limited space. With the extenders you can have a variety of vegetables. They are easy to put together; but
the corner and extender connectors are flimsy plastic and break easily.
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Great way to produce a vegatable garden, minimize the weeds, reduce pests, and be able to fill with a specific soil especially for growing vegetables.
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I started out out with 2 of the 3x3 beds and have added 2 more. I've grown tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, lettuce, carrots and several culinary herbs year-round. All have out-performed anything I've ever planted in-ground. The growing seasons are even slightly longer as the earth warms up earlier and stays warm longer in my zone 5 garden. My oldest bed frame is 4 years old and looks exactly like the one placed this spring so they are very durable. Love the fact they're made from recycled plastic. Very easy to keep weeded too!
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At our altitude, 7200', they seem to be an asset.
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I bought two of the 3x6 boxes to begin vegetable gardening. Important to note that I live in the country surrounded by aggressive deer, rabbits, gophers, squirrels, etc. that target everything I plant. I stapled deer fencing to the bottom of the boxes to discourage those that burrow and my husband engineered frames (pretty awesome) that dome each box which I have covered with netting. If this works, it will allow me to finally grow vegetables again without having to install an electric fence around a garden.
Boxes assembled easily. At first I was disappointed that the frame was not a solid board, but when filled with soil, each appears very sturdy. This is the first year, so I have no experience with how the frames will weather the winter outside. If they do well...I may add more boxes next year.
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It is perfect for my small, retangle yard. It looks good at the same time. Easy to put together, yet light weight to handle. I have already suggested it to a number of friends.
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I love the price point on these. I weighed many options before choosing these. The black color was great in maintaining soil temp as we had a few nights after May 1 drop into the 40s.
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This is an easy item to assemble. We used it in an area of our yard that doesn't have the best soil. I was able to control what growing medium I use and the raised bed keeps the rabbits out of the garden.
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This is the first time I have tried raised beds and am I ever glad I chose these grow beds! I completed the entire project myself. The beds fit together perfectly and finish nicely with the snap-on corner posts. The beds look attractive and once they were filled with soil (the hardest part) they were exactly what I was looking for...I used 1 foot square grids to grow 3 tomatoes,cucmbers, winter squash, carrots, spinach, peas, green beans, beets and green peppers. I used your Garden Planner and everything I planted is growing. I purchased 3 3x3 beds and 2 3x6 beds. I would recommend these beds to anyone interested in growing their own vegetables. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so bending down to weed is difficult. However, with the Grow Beds, there are no weeds and I can garden sitting on a stool. What a joy to be able to grow my own vegetables again!! Thank you!
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I bought two grow beds and I could not be happier. It took me less than 5 minutes to put together both! My veggies and herbs are doing great!
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did not have time to dig up whole garden area. getting older and it was difficult instead i switched to the beds so far working great and much easier
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In our small space we created a maze-like veggie/herb garden that's easy to maintain, thanks to the various sizes offered. While I love the easy assembly, I must say that the snap-on corner covers have a tendency to pop off. Also, the sides of the 3 by 6 bed tend to bow out unless reinforced with small stakes outside. Other than that, a great product for the lazy beginner gardener!
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No instructions on how to water so there is even flow
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Just like that, I became a gardener!
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We needed a new bed for tomato and pepper rotation. The double grow bed was the right size at a reasonable price. It was a little more difficult to put together than I expected but still okay. It seems sturdy enough to meet our needs. The main downside is that it's ugly looking. It would be better if it were a dark green color rather than black.
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Easy to position wherever it gets enough sun and it looks nice enough to have in the front lawn (as I do). Sides bow out slightly but that doesn't seem to cause any problems. I will probably order more next year since my front lawn is the only place on our farm that gets enough sun and adding more beds is so much easier than digging up the grass. Cutting down lots of trees for more sunlight elsewhere is not an option.
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I moved to a place where I didn't have room enough for a big garden like I used to have. I just had to have a few fresh vegetables, so I bought one of these raised beds. I am tickled pink that I have a tomato, a squash, a cucumber and green beens all growing in towers and looking good! The only thing I see is that they do bulge on the sides and the corner pieces keep coming off.
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I wanted to start small to see how I'd do growing vegetables and this raised growing bed is perfect! Set up was so easy and my plants seem to be thriving. Hopefully I'll have my own home grown veggies in no time! I may even go bigger next year since the bed is expandable.
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It fits nicely in a small spot in my side yard, and was very easy to assemble. I like that it is made from recycled materials and should last for many years. It won't rot out like a wooden raised bed.
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I like these beds, especially for the price. I bought two 2 3x3 beds with 2 extension kits. The metal rod that goes in the middle of the now 3x6 beds really helps to prevent bowing in the middle of the bed. The only caution is if you use the extension kit, make sure to have a drill bit that works well on plastic, you have to drill through two pieces of the sides to install the bolts that hold it together. Also, if you are using the extension kit, it is best to have 2 people to assemble the beds, I had a lot of difficulty doing it myself until I enlisted some help to hold the bed up and in the right position while I guided the metal rods into place from underneath it.
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We planted five tomato plants and some basil. They are thriving. The box is near the kitchen and will be really handy. Plan to get another one next year for herbs.
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Boxes 1-5 were purchased about 5+ years ago. They are still going strong. They are great for warming the soil fall, winter, spring but don't seem to overheat in the summer. I grow greens all winter in Colorado in these boxes with a self made heavy ml plastic cover (of course in the deep of winter greens stall in growth but with a little warming, they are ready to eat). New boxes 6 & 7 went in a new section. The cost may seem like a lot at first but they do seem to last!
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This was easy to put together and gives you plenty of room to plant herbs and vegetables. It's great
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This was the first time I planted a vegetable garden with more than tomatoes. The grow bed was the perfect size for me. The vegetables are thriving and it is easy to maintain.
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Lots of plants fit in it although it doesn't take up much space in the yard. Works well.
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I am starting my first square foot garden, and was looking for a container that would fit on my patio. This grow bed is perfect!!
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I AM A FIRST TIME GARDNER, AND THE RAISED BEDS SO FAR A EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED TO START WITH
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I had my two boxes put together in no time, with no outside help. This is my first raised bed experience, and it was easy as 1-2-3.
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We used these grow beds to replace the rotting timbers of our raised beds. They work very well though longer stakes were needed to secure well into the ground. We found that 3/8" rebar made perfect stakes and secured the sides so that the growing area was very stable.
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I have planted my vegetable garden it has a lot of space. I am growing many varieties. All in all, so far its a great product.
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The only problem I encountered was the attachment of the corner pieces. They didn't go in too easily and one wouldn't go in at the bottom of the corner.
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This is a slick, fast way to get a raise garden bed if you aren't handy with tools or don't have tools. Everything you need is here and it takes just minutes to set it up. I fill my beds with "good dirt, garden soil, compost and I am ready to go without dealing with the hard ground and rocks on our area. I have had several of these grow boxes for years and they look the same as the new one I just purchased.
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It went together easily. Just place it on the ground and your ready to go. Just right for city living.
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We are very pleased with our grow bed. It was easy to get set up and our veggies seem very happy. We are also getting no weeds in the bed while the area around it is getting them so it's very helpful.
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Went together very easily, I have a 3 x 3 and a 3x 6. Holds quite a bit of soil, I filled the bottom with my own compost. Looks nice and I am very happy with the height. I am planning to purchase at least 2 more 3 x 3 and one more 3 x 6 for my veggie garden.
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I love the raised bed. It keeps the garden compact. I started with two of the 3x3 size and just added another this spring. I'm sure I'll get another for next season.
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Would be easier to assemble if the boards for the length of the box were longer; otherwise we really love it!
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This is my first year using these raised beds - I initially ordered two, loved them and ordered two more. They hold a TON of veggies - one is dedicated to herbs, the other 3 are holding everything else under the sun....can't wait to harvest!! Great value!!
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It's great for first time gardeners like myself. Perfect size and fit for what we are doing with it. We like that it keeps the soil warm for the veggies we planted.
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Started a veggie gardener for my grands. They have been very happy with this experience. They have learned how to think and care about something while they are trying to be patient.
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No complaints at all. Thinking about ordering another one before too long.
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I will have to say, if you plan on using the grow bed extension do it BEFORE you fill the 3x3. Getting the extension on after the original 3x3 has been filled is a very arduous task.
As to the 3x3s themselves - this is the best thing to happen to our incredibly clay soil. We couldn't grow anything in it. The raised beds solved the problem. They are easy to put together (they take at least 3 full size bags of compost to fill and that can get expensive unless you make your own). Overall, this is a fantastic solution if your soil is poor. (I'll be trying soil reconditioning later but first I have to get rid of the lawn)
Another warning - if you have bermuda grass or St. Augustine, just laying down newspaper as your first layer isn't going to cut it. I had to lay down black sheet plastic over the lawn (which, fortunately, also solarizes the lawn I want to get rid of) and then put the bed over it. One layer of newspaper over the plastic and then fill with compost.
My strawberries, watermelon and corn love it. Here's hoping the cantaloupe, pumpkin, and other winter squash do as well. The tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, celery, lettuce, collards, brussel sprouts, bok choy, onions, carrots and cabbage are in self-made raised beds. They are also doing well but my back would have appreciated finding out about *these* raised beds sooner....I hate clay soil and Bermuda grass!
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The grow bed was as advertised. It was easy to assemble and I was able to quickly set up a small vegetable garden in my backyard. It's a great way to have a garden without making any permanent changes to my yard.
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relatively easy to put together. time will tell how durable it is.
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Assembles fairly quickly, but is flimsy and unlikely to stand up to much use. We got as far as assembling it, and it looked cheap, not something I would like to show off in my garden. We decided to go with real wood. I thought I was buying wood, and was disappointed to see black plastic planks in the box.
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A little hard to assemble with the add on kit, but it is sturdy, holds a lot of dirt and plants.
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Soil conditions here are not great. With a 10" deep raised bed, my vegetables are very happy and so am I!
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This bed helps me concentrate veg gardening efforts in one area of a old garden with poor soil. Easier to tend, keep watered. The sides one a 6ft wall might need additional support, though, as I have seen slight bowing.
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I only started using it so I don't have any results to report on. I'm 82 years old and thought the height would make it more convenient to plant my seeds and plants.
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My husband and I started a raised bed garden last year with a similar product from Gardener's Supply. We just put the grow bed together, plopped it on top of the ground filled it up with dirt and started planting. Our garden was amazing and easy!! We purchased another one at the end of the season and installed it this spring. My mom loved it so much that we got her the 3 x 3 version. She is in her 70's so the size of the box is perfect for a small garden and her needs. Love, love, love it!!!
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The grow bed went together quickly and easily, and it's holding my new veggie & herb bed together very well. It's not very decorative, but then neither is the chicken wire I have around the bed :). This is a great value.
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I have had my grow bed for about 5 years and this year decided that I needed to plant some tomatoes and cantaloupe. I can not believe that I waited so long!! It is a wonderful invention, helps keep bugs away from the tomatoes and keeps all the plants hydrated longer. Fantastic invention!!! Plan on adding more next year.
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Living in a coastal community improving our very sandy soil is a must. The grow beds were easy to set up & fill with a good soil mix. We installed our own netting for bug & bird protection and it was easy to clip the netting to the edges of the beds with clothespins.
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I have planted squash in the bed. It was easy to assemble and took about 8 cubic feet of soil to fill. I would like to get a 3 x 6 because the 3 x 3 is limited in space but the 3 x 6 doesn't come with a cover. I have had it up for a month with the cover in place. So far I haven't had any of the local varmints be able to get into the bed. This is a big success as we have many squirrels and at least one skunk taking up residence in and around our property.
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I have a new garden with very poor soil. The best way to use the space until I can build up the soil is by using this grow bed on top of the poor soil and filling it with compost. That way I will have the start of a garden at least.
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Easy to assemble; convenient smaller size
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Just starting to plant this, as weather has not cooperated lately. It holds a lot of soil, manure, etc. Am planning to plant tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, green onions, and lettuce. My own salad garden. Will update you later.
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My 7 and 4 year old sons (helped me) put the mini beds (1.5x3 ft) together - they each "own" one. The size is perfect for them to completely plant and maintain on their own. The quick growth in the beds is very rewarding for kids and the sometimes sparse watering habits of kids isn't a concern in a raised bed. After just a month the kids are talking about "harvesting" all the time! (The only thing I don't like is that the sides bow out - even with this short 3 foot bed, but it still looks good in the garden.)
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I purchased the extension which required a little dexterity with a drill but hardly enough to be a problem. I plan to buy another raised bed this fall.
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This will be our first crop. We liked the easy assembly. We have a small yard,so it fit great for the space we could use. We planted 3 roma, 3 beefsteak, 3 red peppers, 3 green peppers, 3 haberno peppers, lettuce, and rosemary. We only needed 6 bags of organic soil to fill it. There is still room to add more plants.
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I use this product for raised beds and plants that need same amount of sun or shade and water and fertilizer. I will add more next year for sure. Much easier to control weeds and to use soil and compost with no weeding.
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Just put these together 2 weeks ago it was very simple I lined bottom with weed barrier. Put in potatoes in one (in case the potato bin doesn't work out}. Onions and a watermelon transplant in the other, so far everything is growing well! The potatos are the blossom festival from this site so far all are sprouting
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The yard is decorative but this year I really wanted to plant vegetables. A big issue is how to keep the dogs out of the plants. This is the perfect item! It is the high point of the yard and many neighbors have come by to see it. The only person who doesn't want one has a 20' x 20' garden. Oh, and not one dog has disturbed the tomatoes. Can't wait to taste them!
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I am trying to raise vegetables for the first time in my small back yard full of roots and rocks. The 3x3 grow bed is just the right size to reach in for planting and care. I did have a problem once with an animal hopping through, ruining a newly planted row of spinach!
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I purchased the 3x3 grow bed for 25 everbearing stawberry plants and the plants are doing wonderfully! I have them mulched with straw and have had no weeds to deal with at all! Plus, the bed helps the soil retain water so there is not as much watering required during hot spells. Great product. I will order another one next year for blueberries.
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I am sharing a yard with my grandchildren and these grow beds fit into the gaps between landscaping and play area without interrupting either. They are the perfect size to reach from any angle and look so good in the places they occupy.
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Most of my garden is grown in containers and these ad a great look to my other cedar boxes. I can't say yet how they hold up but I imagine they'll do just fine.
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It was relatively easy to put together. However, I needed to drill holes to add the extensions. I wasn't aware of that ahead of time.
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An absolute must buy! I have clay soil, and gardening is always a struggle. From the exhaustive effort of getting the garden ready in the Spring for planting, to the disappointment at the conclusion of the season when the vegetables do not grow well. With the grow beds, gardening is a breeze! The beds warm up faster for earlier planting which is an added benefit for northern gardening. I planted everything from herbs to tomatoes to beets by seed. I would say twice as much fruit/veg from planting in beds vs ground. Also more healthier plants and produce, therefore more bang for the buck!
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I joined the many people who wanted to grow their own veggies this year. The 3 x3 garden unit is placed in an area outside my townhouse,perfect for a small garden. And it's packed to the gills with beans, eggplant, lettace, and herbs. A good product.
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This product was EASY to put together and looks great.
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I live in the city with a small courtyard. I have put up two 3x3 and one 6x3 beds. They hold many vegetable plants using intensive gardening techniques. I like the fact that don't have to have a lot of planters cluttering up my space. There is actually more room with more planting area than anything else that I have tried.
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So far it has worked well for me. I put hardware cloth underneath so no animals have gotten in.
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Could not make it any easier to put together.
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This is our first raised bed. Very easy to assemble. Can't wait to plant some vegetables - waiting a little longer to try to avoid a late frost.
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One of the corner cover pieces broke while snapping it on. The sides bowed out after filling with soil. I haven't planted anything in it yet - plan to plant tomatoes and vegetables.
A little disappointed in the sturdiness. Not sure how many seasons will last.
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I have planted both the 3' x 6' box with 18 assorted vegetable plants and the 3' x 1-1/2' box with two tomato plants. So far, everything is great! The above ground gardening eliminates weeds and, hopefully, will make harvesting easier also. It was a little difficult for me to assemble the 3' x 6' box since I had never used a drill before but with a new cordless drill and a little advice from [...] and a lot of patience from me, it turned out great! I'm looking forward to harvest-time!
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Used the small raised bed for my strawberries. THey are easy to maintain. The bed is flexible, yet durable and very easy to put together. I will get another one next spring for a different use
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The grow beds are very good, basic beds for getting started with a garden. The 3x6 version is particularly nice, as it gives a bit more room to play with. However, it has 2 major cons: 1) assembly of the 3x6 requires that pieces be drilled and that it be screwed together. 2) the sides bow significantly even with the reinforcement from the drilled in pieces. We eventually plan to front ours with stone.
Otherwise, a great product. There's certainly nothing else out there that's as nice, in the same price range.
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My grandson, age 7, and I decided 3'x3' was the perfect size for our first vegetable garden together. It was easy to level in our sunny spot and held two bags of Miragro Garden Soil mixed with one bag of top soil. We planted seeds and small plants and herbs.
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Function is great - but the price for what you actually get (pieces of plastic and some metal bars) is way out of line.
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Easy to assemble,took just a few minutes. Filled it with mushroom compost and everything is growing great. A lot easier than using concrete blocks.
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Pretty easy to assemble. Perhaps an attachment to add a rabbit fence would be helpful.
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I an using the grow bed to plant a small vegetable garden. It seems perfect for the space which I have available. I particularly like the mobility aspect. The bed is easy to assemble and disassemble with a minimum of tools required. The bed seemed a little flimsy until I filled it with soil and compost. Now it's just fine.
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WE PUT IT IN THE REGULAR GARDEN SPACE SO WE DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT THE WEEDS.
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nice raised garden bed. easy assembly
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The only disappointment I can see is the fact that there is no way to plant all that your plans describe. It is small but will help me with being able to garden. My soil is not the best - very rocky and full of roots so this is an improvement.
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The grow bed was out of the box and assembled in less than 5 minutes.
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I bought the 3x3 Grow Box to make a raised bed for a blueberry plant and it has worked great so far. It keeps my acidic soil acidic and my alkaline soil alkaline. Magic!
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Though I've not yet added soil (I have the ingredients and will mix this coming week), the assembly was very easy. I have the 3X6 and found when putting on the side plates for stability, it's easier to drill a hole, add screw and nut, then follow with the other 3, one at a time . Assembly takes approx 15 minutes. I cannot wait for frost to end!
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Easy to get a garden up and running in one afternoon.Neat,sturdy(my husband backed over it in the car and it didn't break),good size for small family veggie garden.I used bagged potting soil so it was very easy.It would make a great garden for a younger child.
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quick and easy to assemble, the 3 x 3 is great for a herb garden
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I like these and have four 3x3 beds. It makes it easy to get to, pretty to look at, and grows just what I need.
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I love the Grow Bed because I can sit on a stool to tend the garden. I can't kneel on the ground because of Rheumatoid Arthritis but I'd recommend this for anyone that wants to keep active and yet make it easier on yourself.
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So easy to install. Looks like the advertized picture. Met my expectations to be carried over "The Pond" to an old English garden.
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I used it not exactly as instructed- our soil is dense clay with lots of mean grubs so I placed it and the dirt right on top of the thick grass and so far all the plants seem happy. The beds are on a very slight incline so the downhill sides of the beds bow out a bit. It would be nice to have a metal support like the one that comes with the extension kit.
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For the price, this is an excellent product. Easy to assemble -- can be a one person project. Perfect for small vegetable garden or beginning gardener. Once filled with soil, the bed is very sturdy. I would have to assume that the reports of bulging sides have to be a result of overfilling the bed with too much soil. With careful filling, my beds have retained their shape nicely. I hope this product remains available for future projects and garden expansion. I'm a tough critic and I recommend it highly.
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The raised planter does look good in the garden and was easy to put to gether. It was easier to plant seeds and the plants are starting to grow.
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The only South side area I have is between my house & a concrete walkway. This just fit perfect. Planted herbs
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The grow bed makes weeding and planting much easier. It's too early to tell how my plants will do over the growing season.
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This smaller grow bed (18" X 3') is the perfect size for use along my outdoor shed. We use it to grow vegetables and flowers. The set up was very easy. We had all the beds set up in less than 20 minutes -- that includes filling with dirt. The only thing I would recommend is being able to buy the corner pegs and expansion braces seperately.
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very easy to put together
planted 4 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers and a watermelon they seem to like the space so far
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I use the grow beds to raise vegetables, herbs and fruits. I love how you can add to this system...pop-up nets, so that you can grow organically and they are easy and keep everything contained and organized.
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My soil has always been hard to work with. I look forward to filling the grow bed with really good dirt, compost etc. to help my veggies perform like I know they can. I look forward to using your garden planner to get the most plants in.
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Just bought my first one this year. It was very easy to move and assemble the parts, which is important to me because I have a very bad back. Had it "up and ready" in a very short amount of time. It will hold more soil than you think, so do the calculation which they give you on the website. I didn't and underestimated, and have to go back for more soil.
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Nothing like the quality I expected. Very disappointed with this one.
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I liked the fact that the black will absorb the heat and warm the soil quicker but haven't had a chance to use them yet this year to test their efficiency. I did not like having to drill/screw the braces into the sides to extend it to a 3x6 bed and the corners kept popping off when moved.
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The raised beds are in my garden for vegetables. I like the fact that they will not decay. The only problem is the way the corner covers snap on after assembly of the bed. They are difficult to put on and half of them break when doing so.
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I decided to plant a real garden this year. I was so pleased with the grow bed. It is so well made, and very easy to assemble. It is so sturdy and made with with quality material. I know it will last for a long time and withstand our severe winter weather.
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I have little sun where I need to grow my herbs and small veggies, but I do have an area on an old railroad bed that is part of our property. I simply set this grow bed over a sheet of landscaping cloth, added soil, and planted. Everything is happy including me!
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I use this product to grow our vegetables. I like that it is a fairly deep raised bed. I do wish that it would be green inteast of black.
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We have had a wet spring and the plants I have been able to put in the raised beds are doing very well.
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easy to assemble, a great introduction to gardening for a beginner. So far so good!
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We bought & set up a 3'x6' in April for my mother, who has some mobility limits. She has already been planting in it, and loves being able to garden again. It went up easily, and seems fairly sturdy. If the sides start to bow from the weight of the dirt, it will be easy to reinforce them.
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These are fantastic. I have some of my veggies in and use the square foot gardening method. I have only three of my 4 beds planted but have 8 heads of cauliflower, 4 broccoli, 4 heads of iceburg lettuce, 4 heads of butterhead , 2 plots of leaf lettuce, 1 of spinach, 1 of carrots , 2 of onions, one of garlic , and 2 plots of peas. All growing great and this is northern Indiana so last frost is not for another week. I put hardware cloth underneath and the moles cannot get my goodies.
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These grow beds are economical and a great compromise if you don't want to mess with assembling your own from timbers. They are easy to assemble and move into place. I don't know how long they will last. I like the fact that they are made from recycled plastic.
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This product made it easy to grow my garden in very little space and use the dirt I wanted to use instead of the heavy red clay of my area.
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I use this in my back yard and it is great.
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The bed was quick and easy to assemble with a few tools. Filling it with a combination of compost, leaf mold and top soil took very little time. The transplants are thriving and for the first time in a few years lettuce and spinach seedlings are not getting eaten by ground level critters.
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I don't have a big yard to grow vegetables. This works for me. My tomatoes and herbs are doing very well.
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The raised garden bed was perfect for a small sunny area I have. I didn't have to till up soil I just added my garden soil inside and planted my vegetables
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I had my new grow bed assembled, filled with soil and ready to plant in less than an hour! I'll never use a tiller again!!
I plan to buy another grow bed next spring.
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I haven't grown a vegetable garden for over 20 years. I decided to try it again and due to space issues chose the grow bed. I was ablt to assemble it in minutes and my plants are thriving. It's the best investment I've made in a long time.
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Very pleased
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We are using these as a grouping of two 3'x6' beds, with two 3'x3' beds in the center, stacked. The middle ones (3'x'3's) have potatoes and flowers, and the two butted up on the 3' side of the longer ones (3'x6") have 25 strawberry plants each. The look nice, were easy to put together, but the longer ones bow out in the center (half way down the 6' length) from the weight of the dirt. Needs better reinforcement or some kind of middle stake.
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I live on a rocky island, with little or no soil, so above bed plantings are all I can do. I use three of these Grow Beds and have a pretty full vegetable garden out of them. They work well and last for years.
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Easy to put together, sturdy, durable and portable.
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I use this product to grow vegetables and it's easy to set up and maintain.It can be used anywhere in the yard where you need a raised bed because of poor soil.This is a great product.
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They are easy to assemble and dis-assemble. They can be easily moved. They can be made into diamond shapes which are very attractive.
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Very easy to assemble. Put two of them together in a little more than an hour. Sides bulge after adding soil but I think it will hold fine. Counting on it to last more than one season! Made a little grid out of bamboo poles to separate into 1 foot sections for vegetable planting.
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This product is great for my girls flower garden. They have a much easier time planting in the raised bed. The product was easy to put together and holds up well to the elements. I would recommend to anyone who wants to get there kids into gardening or likes low maintenance gardening.
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I am very happy to be able to grow vegetables in an efficient way. This is a good solution.
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The first grow bed I've ever purchased. Bought the 3x6 bed, and was able to assemble by myself. Manuvering by myself is a challenge, but once in place, it looks great, is a good size, and seems like it will hold up to CO weather.
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We've made our own raised beds with wood previously but when we wanted to change out our garden a little, we didn't have anywhere to store the wood beds. With this grow bed if we decide to change out our garden a little, we can store the bed pieces compactly, to be used again sometime later. That's a real plus for us. Also, we are going to try the square foot gardening idea to get more produce in a smaller amount of space.
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My family is using these planters to grow vegetables in a small space next to our house. The black color of these boxes has been essential in keeping the soil warm and the plants are going beautifully. I love their compact design and ease of use. It only took a couple of hours for my kids and I to assemble and plant our entire garden!
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We just installed our few pieces of simple plastic and metal rods. Well, we didn't install the joint covers, since the sides weren't pre-drilled and our cordless wasn't charged. I remember my dad's rasied beds made out of surplus aluminum shingles (didn't look any worse than this and he had to drill, too). I am not so urbanized that I need to resort to this.
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Great no-frills choice to begin learning about raised-bed gardening. The black plastic really does hold in the heat for those love-to-be-hot plants! Thanks for a great product, & loved the reasonable price.
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It was really easy to put together. We'll know more once we transplant our plants into it.
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I always wanted a bed to grow vegetables..now I have it and couldn't be happier. Everything is growing so well so far. I love it. I would like to have it a little bit deeper though. Maybe next year.
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these are very easy to put together. they do bend a bit if you fill them to full of soil.
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These beds went together quickly and easily. Once filled with soil, they do bow a little at the sides, but so far, no soil washing away observed. The plants are in, now we're just waiting for them to do their thing!
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very, very easy to put together and light enough to carry around by myself, even when fully assembled.
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Great for the tomatoes and bought another one this year for the peppers - keeps maintenance easy
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My first grow bed is a 3 by 3 and I was able to assemble it myself. Even in this southwest area it has held up well - fifth year to plant seeds in the 3 by 3. Tried sweet potatoes - not a good idea.
Maybe I will try to grow tomatoes in the 3 by 6 -
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Making a 3' x 3' square foot garden for our 5-year-old. This was just what we needed to get started and it was so easy to put together!
The planter actually is slightly larger than 36" x 36", probably closer to 38" square. I think this is going to be a great starter garden for our daughter!!
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We've never had enough sun to grow vegetables. Sadly, a few trees have died in recent years, giving us sun along a fenceline now, but the soil in that location was scant and poor - mostly fill and bedrock. The raised beds provided a great and really easy way to take advantage of the one sunny location we have. Our plants are going like gangbusters now, and we plan to increase the number of beds in the future.
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My raised garden bed now looks like a professional tomato garden in only two weeks.The simplicity of assembly, turning the soil over with a garden shovel, and mixing an organic soil has quickly produced my beautiful growing vines. My transferred plants have really taken growth! I used to grow tomatoes in a dozen large pots, but have now discovered a much easier and less time consuming way to garden.
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best product, would buy again
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Great product. I already had 3 and recently ordered 2 more. Work great for vegetable gardening in a small yard. I highly recommend them.
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This is the first time I have used them and they are great. Most of my friends have commented that they were inspired to grow their own garden and wanted to know where I purchased raised beds.
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Easy to assemble. Online calculator helped be figure out how much soil/compost it took to fill.
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This is a very ingenious bed and works well for a starter such as myself. A little bit flimsy due to the materials involved but when assembled correctly, does the job well. We used the matching cover (portable greenhouse?) to keep the bugs out and it has worked better than expected.
I'll be buying another one of these next year to add to my garden. Very pleased overall.
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We bought 3 of these beds to start a new raised bed garden. They were easy to put together, look great and are very deep.
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I have very little property and not a lot of sun for vegetable gardening. So I'm one of the new generation of gardeners who is using the front lawn for this purpose. Using the raised beds made the overall effect presentable and neat and contained. I purchased the 3 x 6, 3 x 3, and 1.5 x 3. I have had the 3 x 6 for approximately 3 yrs. and it still looks as good as the day I installed it. They are easy to set up and maintain and allow for carefree gardening in a small amount of space.
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Early planting of spring veggies.
Plants are accessable without having to walk on and pack down soil.
Easy to cultivate.
Along with the pop-up cover, prevents unwanted access from deer and other critters.
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Using for my veg. garden
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I love my new plastic raised bed. I had it put together in about 10 minutes. It is now filled with new garden soil and awaiting the warming days so I can get started growing my pre-designed garden from Garden Gate.
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Living in a golf course community, golfers are always aware of our yards. I have already had several positive comments about the two grow beds I am using. One man even asked for the name of the catalog that they were ordered from so that he could tell his wife about them.
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I've started some beans and squash and they are doing great!!! I'm thinking about getting another one later.
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I am using 3x3 parts, so feel I paid too much and didn't get the size I ordered. Several years ago I had two 4x8 raised beds from your catalog which were great (but left behind after a move) so I expected the same quality. Your catalog should state that the 3x6 grow beds are made by adding the extension and that they are not easy to put together.
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Have planted early spring seed crop in bed. I'm not sure how well bed will be in summer heat. Too soon to recommend to a friend.
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This went together very fast and was impressed with the holding capacity for soil. My tomatoes should love it.
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these are great for growing vertically here in texas where raised beds are often a must. the only thing i don't like is that the plastic corner pieces that you snap on chip easily rendering them useless. otherwise this is a fabulous product!!
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I use this for vegetables. It assembles easily, except for the corner covers. I wonder is everyone's pop off, or just ours. Duct tape helps.
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These grow beds are very nifty!! They were easily assembled and I was able to add cheap top soil iwth peat moss and perilite to the box. I believe that we will have a great harvest for years to come.
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this product was easy to assemble and holds a lot of different vegetable in this space saving design
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I have two of the 3x3 beds and purchased another for my sister. I hope to add more to my garden, maybe a 3x6 or two. I was pleased with the ease of assembly, the ease of care, the harvest from such a small space!
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The grow bed as easy to put together and is as advertised. It's more pricey than building your own, but if you're not handy with wood and tools this is the thing for you.
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I use the raised garden bed to grow a small vegetable garden. The raised garden bed was very easy to assemble. I was able to put it together in a matter of a few minutes.
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Silly me, I like the way it looks! The design highlights my new veggie garden and the plants seem to love it.
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I filled my grow bed with a mixture of rich moisture control soil, peat moss, and cow manure. My tomatoes are 3ft (before the end of Apr.), I'm going to pick some leaf lettuce today for salad, tomatoes are blooming and so are the sweet peppers. Onions doing great, garlic, spinich and kale are up and growing.
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So far this bed has fit my every need. As the growing season has just begun, I can't speak to its longevity. It is attractive and holds a fair amount of plants. I may order another I'm so pleased with it currently.
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We wanted a raised bed garden for our summer crop of tomatoes, but didn't want wood which would rot and potential attract pests like termites. This plastic raised bed garden is a great substitute and incredibly easy to assemble. It took less than 15 minutes to put together--much quicker than building one from wood and it should last much longer.
To cover the odd area we have for a garden, we had to combine a couple kits and use a couple support stakes. It would be an absolutely perfect product if the parts assembled in a variety of ways instead of just the one way. Having this flexibility would improve the product design.
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I had no problem putting it together was very easy, looks nice in my yard and the plants are doing great, will be buying more next year to add to it, thanks for a good company that has good products and is customer friendly.
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My husband and I have just set up 2 grow beds (VERY simple), filled with soil, and have planted our garden. This product is great for people who want a defined space to put good soil and soil ammendments in without having to do any tilling. Our soil is poor, so the grow beds worked well for us. We set them up as a 3'x9' growing area, and we needed to brace the sides due to the length. I have not had them long enough to rate them for their durability or weather resistance, but initial thought is that they will hold up well. The grow bed is easy enough for a beginner to do, especially if they use the Kitchen Garden planting map as a planting guide.
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Must be very careful installing the corner guards - I broke two out of eight.
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The grow beds were easy to assemble and I like
the idea that they will last. The height is good.
My garden area is organized and tidy looking.
They stack pretty good and I installed hardware
cloth/wire underneath to prevent moles from
burrowing up. All in all I like them and consider
them to be a great investment for many seasons to
come.
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I like this product because I made a growing garden out of 4 3x3 beds. It looks great and is well contained and I was able to assemble by myself and set up. I rolled out the Roc-Cloth, and set up the beds and filled with dirt and plants. They seem to do well here and stand up to the storms today. I just planted two weeks or so ago and am anxious to see how they hold up in the Texas heat.
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I purchased this product after I read reviews about raised gardens on the internet. The assembly was quite easy and fast. I was a little nervous at first because it seemed so flimsy. The whole frame would sway back and forth. Once I filled it up with soil everything came together. It holds together fine. I was able to plant a large ammount of vegetables in the small space that it provides. All my plants seem to be happy and are growing like crazy! If I were more of a handy man, I would probably spend the same ammount of money and build my own frame from cedar. Anyone who is handyman handicapped then this product is for you.
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I am using this bed for a vegetable bed.
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glad its recycled material and durable.
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I have used four of the square grow beds for three seasons and am adding two more this year. I have grown beans, peas, squash, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, lettuce, herbs, green peppers, eggplants. At first I wished beds were more attractive, but I now really appreciate that they are unobtrusive. The only "problems" are that their price has increased hugely since first introduction. Also, each takes three to four large bags of soil, depending on what you are planting, so this needs to be figured into budget. The second or third year, pests and disease will have found their way to your previously virgin garden, so be prepared. The first glorious, minimal care year does not repeat itself.
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I plan to plant veggies in the raised beds and cover at least one of them with the green screening as we have terrible japanese beetles here. Too early to plant just yet but looking forward to trying out my new raised beds
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I was delighted with the product [...] This will be my first vegetable garden in a good while. The raised bed containers gave me just the boost I was looking for. Thanks GSC.Beverly
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Great for veggies! Snaps together in seconds. Not sure if it's winter-worthy but it sure works well in FL.
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Very easy to start a vegetable garden. Looks good too!
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Pleased to be able to erect a raised bed in no time without the need to buy and haul lumber from a store. Like the fact that the black material will absorb heat and promote early growth.
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I love my grow bed. I have a small back yard, but was able to use two grow beds and make an attractive area for them. I can't wait to start picking my vegtables.
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Very easy and fast to assemble. I should have ordered these years ago. I cannot wait to see these with plants thriving.
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I thought about having my husband make grow beds for me..and I am glad I decided to buy this one to try. I am very satisfied and happy with it.. I put it together myself one,two three, and didn't have to wait for help. My garden looks very attractive and I am going to order several more. These grow beds are awesome. I recommend it highly. Alone with the pop-up net.
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Setting up first raised bed veg. garden. Went together easily - now let's see how it grows
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I was very disapointed when I saw that the 6 ft long walls of the garden beds were made up of 2 three foot pieces. Now these don't match the one i bought last year. Also very flimsy. Did I say I was disapointed?
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the grow bed is installed and ready for planting just as soon as the weather warms up enough to transplant my seedlings into.
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If I hadn't had to drill the holes to attach the extension kit, I would have been happier. But, once drilled, the assembly was easy. They look great in my new raised bed garden.
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The ease of putting it together is great, the only thing I could fault about it is if it had pre-drilled holes in it for the expansion part it would be even easier.
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I just installed my 4th raised bed...I need at least 2 more. Pretty soon I won't have any lawn left in the backyard (which is fine with me!). These beds are extremely easy to set up and maintain. I rotate my tomatoes, beans, melons, etc. every season and the beds only require a "freshening up" with compost (homemade, of course!). Living in California comes with watering challengesc...these beds maintain the water in the soil so well, I'm watering every 3rd day..even in the summer.
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I have had 2 of these beds for a few years now and find that it makes gardening easier. My plants are right there at my fingertips. Weeding is kept to a minimum and harvesting an abundance of produce is the best part. I have only grown squash in them so far, but this year; I am going to experiment with other vegetables like tomatoes etc. It is so easy to assemble. The only drawback is filling it with soil. I love it though. I ordered another one for this year and a 3' by 6' for more produce.
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I started using this product several years ago. We live in the San Luis Valley in Co. and the weather is unpredictable. Our early frosts can be detrimental. So in the fall, it is easy to cover my existing plants with protection when they are growing in this confined space. I am going to try the 3' by 6' bed for my tomatoes this spring.
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I was determined to try my hand at a vegetable garden this year - my 3 kids were sooo excited - these beds arrived and were very, very easy to put together...now we're just waiting for the weather in NJ to warm enough to get started planting!! I went crazy with buying seeds and now want to order 2 more of the 3x3 beds...they look great in the garden - can't wait to grow!!!
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Purchased beds as a gift for my spouse. They were very easy to assemble and look nice. We just started a garden this spring and looking forward to planting a number of vegetables this summer. We ordered dirt according to the amount Gardener's Supply said we needed. The beds hold the dirt very well and make starting a garden very easy.
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So far we love our grow bed. All our seeds
are coming up. Ideal for a small back yard.
Will continue to keep you updated on our garden.
:-)
Lorraine
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It is a simple,sturdy and straightforward design; and it was very easy to set up. Since we just got it, we don't know how well it will weather. We are using it as a raised bed for our strawberries and veggies. They are happy and so are we. Other than snails and slugs- so far, so good.
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I really like the Grow Bed. It is off the ground and it is easy to maintain.. no weeds.. and the garden really looks good.
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I will be returning this item. For a small garden, and needing to put it on concrete, this is no good.
If that fact was noted in the advertisement, it wasn't very clear to me, or my family.
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Very easy to set up and get a garden started with little time, easy to tend. perfect size to work around and fits in smaller lot sizes.