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I purchased two of the 3'x3' raised beds three years ago and they are working fine for my tomatoes,veggies and marigolds. A simple rot free answer to raised bed gardening. They are indestructable. I would highly recommend this product.

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I bought two 3x6 and two 3x3 beds to set up my first raised bed garden. I don't think black plastic is the most attractive option, but I like that they will last and won't be subject to rot or termites. Because we have lots of gophers around, I drilled holes around the bottom edges and used plastic ties to attach 1/2" hardware cloth to the bottoms. I found the beds fairly easy to assemble, though, as others have pointed out, the 3x6's require some drilling. The beds bow out a bit when filled, but not enough to concern me. The corner covers are a bit tricky, and one broke when I tried to attach it.

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Perfect for square foot gardening!

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I use one 6x3 bed for vegetables and one 3x3 bed for blueberries. Can amend soil in one box for a variety. For both boxes together it took 27 bags of 1 cubic soil. How nice though to not hit rock when planting, to work with good soil, to place the beds for ideal growing conditions, under the roof eaves which protects them from hail damage. And best of all, it puts the fun back in gardening, saves time and a lot of work for those who are too busy or the elderly, people who love gardening and miss home grown food but for whatever reason can't or don't have a big garden. I am very pleased.

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I bought grow beds this year to begin a small square foot garden. I've been very pleased with them! They weren't too hard to put together. I do suggest that you have someone help you put them together and lay the pieces flat when you begin to assemble it.

Once assembled, you may think the grow beds are flimsy, but once you fill them with soil, they work beautifully. My garden looks fantastic and best of all, the grow beds have been able to withstand the blistering heat in my area.

I would certainly purchase these again!

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Very nice grow beds. I have four of these now, and they are about the least expensive and quickest option. The only tricky part of the assembly is drilling the holes to connect the halves. It would be nice if they were pre-drilled.

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The 3 x 6 bed is a 3 x 3 bed with 2 extenders. So you have to connect 2 3' pieces by drilling holes and bolting a connector panel into place to get the 6' sides. I am taking a break from doing this, because my drill was not charged and drilling through this plastic stuff is not easy. Once I get the sides assembled, I think the remainder of set-up will be easy, because the corners slip into place with rods through them and then snap-on (I hope) corners. I wish they'd designed it with rods and snap-on pieces for the sides, too. Or even better, designed 6' sides.

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This product requires you to remove your lawn as it does not include a liner of any kind. It is extremely flimsy and required the purchase of additional materials to provide support to maintain its shape. Overall, a huge disappointment and I wouldn't recommend this product.

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Creates the perfect growing environment at a reasonablevcost!

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the fastest and easiest way to expand my garden quickly. A little overpriced and not so pretty but love them.

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I'm sure the 3 foot by 3 foot works best. The 6 foot by 3 foot is MUCH harder to assemble-requires drilling holes and clamping and elevation on saw horses and a support-too hard to assemble in place and the ends then break easily when moved. If the side pieces of the 6 foot by 3 foot were easier to assemble and take apart, then it would be much better.

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This product appealed to me because I wanted a well-organized way to grow a small garden for my family. We have a small yard and the 3x6 raised bed is a good size to grow the vegetables we think we'll enjoy, as well as sample a bit of gardening before we become more enthusiastic.

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this is to replace a bed i've had for two years snowplow broke the side of the original raised beds are so fun

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I can't say much more about the product because it does exactly what I needed it for. It protects my house from water getting to it so I can grow part shade and part sun garden plants. Such as lettuce, brussel sprouts, some herbs and swiss chard, spinach and parsley. In Orland, California we have very hot summers and the NORTH WIND BLOWS something terrible. I needed something to protect my plants as well as my house while growing them and these grow beds are just the ticket. Thank you. Best Wishes Always Lynn Millar-Head

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It's the perfect size for an herb garden.
It snapped together in no time and was light enough to move around until I found just the right spot for it (next to the rhubarb).

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We needed a raised bed with our heavy clay soil. This product was easy to set up and easy to fill with soil. The only problem I had was moving the
assembled 3 X 6 bed to a different location. It seemed a little flimsy, but it did not break or bend. I was easily able to put it back together. We are very happy and realize we need another!

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good and useful for my kitchen garden, and bought one more

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I've used these for many years. I bought two, then added several more. These have held up all this time. Yes, the sides might bow a little depending on the circumstances, but not enough to create a problem. Very versatile as to where you place them. Highly recommend.

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Like the size and height. Just a little flimsey and needed a drill for assembly to put on side suppports.

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I now have 9 of these raised planters. They work great.Easy to assemble. All my vegetables are raised in them.

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I'm just beginning a square foot vegetable garden and so far it's working out wonderfully. The 3x3 is the perfect size to start out. I hope my green thumb continues and I'll need to expand - which is very easy to do with this product as well.

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I'm pleased with this product so far. It went together easily and seems fairly sturdy (even though 2 sides are bowing slightly). It holds a lot more than I thought it would. I have lettuce, spinach, radishes, green onions and herbs in a 3x3 bed and they are thriving.

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The 3'X6' raised bed looks good in the catolog but is poorly designed. The corner caps are flimsy and easy to knock off. [...]. The sides bow out when full. Do yourself a favor [...]

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I have several of these including the 3x6 foot version which I don't recommend at all since the sides bend easily with the weight of the dirt or potting soil within. Utilitarian but not pretty though the price is pretty reasonable. I have very rocky soil so I use these and containers to grow things.

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Well, I haven't filled it with dirt yet so it's hard to say how it will perform. It was easy to assemble and looks as if it will hold up for years.

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I enjoy gardening but don't have hours and hours to invest. These grow beds make gardening manageable and enjoyable.

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Strawberries are doing great in this grow bed.

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loved it when it came. We filled it 3/4 of the way with dirt. After 1 day the sides began to bow and the corners are separating. It doesn't seem like there is too much dirt in it but sides needed staked to re-inforce

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LOVE LOVE LOVE these! I purchased a 3 X 3 and 3 X 6 last year and they held up well over the last year!! Very durable and easy to assemble!

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I use these little beds for potatoes,It could't be easier and produces a good harvest.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE these! I purchased a 3 X 3 and 3 X 6 last year and they held up well over the last year!! Very durable and easy to assemble!

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I gave it 4 stars because I believe it's too expensive for what it is: four large pieces of plastic. I checked "difficult to assemble" because the corner pegs came pre-installed, making it impossible to assemble unless I banged out the pegs with a hammer. I had to wait several days to get ahold of an "expert advisor" at Gardener's to get permission to do this. I didn't want to be held responsible in case I broke anything by hammering. (As it turned out, the pegs came out easily.)

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We love our growbed. The tomatoes and peppers we planted seem to love it too. The raised bed, as well as the black plastic mulch we used as cover, have given us a decided jump on the growing season.

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My yard has only 2-4 inches of soil over solid rock so I bought two of these raised garden beds to try to grow a wider variety of vegetables. They went together in seconds, look great, and now have healthy crops of carrots, onions, lettuce and cucumbers growing in them. I got a tall insect cover for one and a low cover for the other, and they slip on easily. I highly recommend these products!

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I have had gardens as a child and have done some container gardening in apartments before, but this is my first serious garden in the first backyard I have ever owned.

Other than having to locate where my husband put my drill, and all the soil I had to go get to fill the grown bed, it was pretty easy to set up. I am very happy with it and my plants are doing great.

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I love this product, and am using it as an herb garden and also for lettuce. I bought the net cover that fits over the box, and wish that it was a bit more sturdy, as in keeping out pesky intruders. I had a rabbit that chewed holes in the sides to get at the goodies inside, and eventually taped the sides with duct tape, consequently I have now ordered a new net. I would like the net to be more substantial on the sides, more pest proof! Otherwise anyone that sees it in my garden loves it!

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After wanting your Grow Bed for over three years I finially I got one and I am very happy with it. I hope to buy a second one soon.

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The flimsy construction will never hold up through a NY winter. Very flimsy

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I use these grow beds for my vegetable garden. I started out with three and now have six 3 x 6 and four mini grow beds. They are great, easy to assemble and are very attractive in the garden. I plan to add more in the fall.

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Use the product for our garden vegetables. Was easy to assemble. Plenty of room for peppers, cukes, and squash plants. Lot less work than digging and planting in conventional garden. Thanks for a great product.

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I have horrible clay soil, so using a raised bed to grow vegetables is the only solution. This bed was pretty easy to assemble, except I would recommend pre-drilled holes where you add extensions. I like that it's tough material that can stand up to the weather. The sides do bow out slightly from the weight of the soil, but not so much as to affect the efficiency of the product. Overall, I would buy this again.

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We purchased the 3x3 frame and planted three tomato plants, 1 cucumber and parsley and basil about 3 weeks ago. The plants are thriving. tomato plants already are in flower. Will probably purchase another frame next year!

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I have used these grow beds for a few years now. They hold up well, some times they do need a little extra support for the sides as the compost can cause the sides to bow out. They survive the harsh winters with snow and ice as I do not take them down and on a few occasions they sometimes get plowed into and snow and ice gets thrown on them. I add one or two each year.

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Easy to put together, price is reasonable, makes planning much faster

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I have had the same one for 3 years. Loved the product so much and now I have 4 3X3, 1 6X3 and 2 1.5X3.We designed our front yard land scaping around them as part of edible landscaping/home stead farming. Neighbors loved them so much now they are growing their own veggies!!!!

I also love how it reuses recycled plastic!!!!!

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I have two 3'x3' beds like this one and I love them. Everything grows really well in them -- so far I grew kale, lettuce, peas, beans, and garlic with excellent results. So I decided to get an additional, larger bed. What was not clear from the description in the catalog, that this bed comes with an extension kit, and to assemble it I needed an electrical drill. This was not specified in the catalog, and I don't have a drill and have no need to buy it. So I assembled the bed the best I could without extension panels and using two wooden poles in place of two missing plastic pegs. It worked, although I had to prop up longer side panels in the middle so they wouldn't bulge out.

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This bed is great for a small garden like mine. I had two 3'x3' beds of this kind for two years now, and I love them! Everything grows real well in them. This mini-bed is a nice addition. I will grow cukes in it.

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It is too expensive.

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Good beginning for a small gardener.

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easy to get assemble, great for new gardeners

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We purchased five grow beds to start a community garden in our townhouse association. The board was willing to approve space because the beds were so attractive. Easy assembly got us off to a great start. I'm so glad we decided to go with grow beds.

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Just bought these this season, so I'd have to get back to you all next year for a better review. So far, for the price, this is good stuff. Be careful when you're filing it though because my 3x9 setup bowed a bit in the center and messed up my eye lines and with all those cubic yards in there - there's no fixing that bow easily. Nice and deep enough, you can make them to fit most any space and grow, grow, grow!

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I started out with one of these, along with a low 3x3 pop net, and just loved it. It looks great, it's just the right height, and the cover fits perfectly. Got nothing from compliments from my friends. I liked them so much I bought 4 more for my 'potager' garden.

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I bought the 3X6 bed. I was disappointed that assembly requires me to drill into the middle connections to secure two 3X3 beds together. I expected to be able to assemble without doing that. I wish you would refine the design so that it doesn't require extra tools to assemble.

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This was easy to put together but seems a tad flimsy. The sides bulge out a little when we filled it with dirt. The 3 x 6 is a very nice size. I bought two and that seems like the right amount of garden space for two people. Hope they hold up for many years.

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This raised bed was so easy to put together and was super easy to fill with dirt I got off craigslist "free" column. The garden looks great and it was much easier that trying to till my rocky, claylike, Colorado soil.

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This is so perfect for protecting my peppers against the ravages of little dogs who like to dig in the garden and hopefully against rabbits who like to nip off the blossoms. I purchased the tall net covering as well... it all fits together perfectly!

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Just put it together and still waiting to plant due to living in Zone 4. Plan on growing veggies and its a perfect size for us! I may want to purchase another one if this works for us!

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Very nice but extensions were difficult to drill holes and assemble.

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We bought 3 of them and are using them to grow a vegetable garden, they are attractive and have enough room to grow all we plan to do. They were easy to handle and we love them.

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This grow bed was a perfect solution for our yard. It is helping us to maximize the limited area of full sun that we have.
One thing...I found in assembling that it was easier to place the corner cover after inserting the pin, not before.

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I have a narrow space in my side yard that would not accommodate wider grow beds. The Mini-Grow Bed is absolutely perfect for this spot. I love the size, shape, and composition. It is very important to me to use an eco-friendly product that does not deteriorate. It also was easy put together with the directions supplied. I couldn't be happier!

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I am a lifelong gardener and decided to go to grow beds this year because I thought that they would be easier to weed. I like the height of the box and they were easy to assemble, but I was expecting a thicker plastic...something more like a board than a sheet. Once filled with dirt, the sides bowed out. The end cap that covers the corner has already popped off a couple of times. I would probably go with the galvanized or solid wood beds if I were doing it again.

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i have these tucked in small areas one with strawberry's and vegetable plants

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I am a first-time veggie gardner. This was east to set up and looks like it will be perfect for my uses.

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Great idea but corners keep popping off. Left them out all winter and they held up well. Like the 3x3 better then the 3x6 because the connectors are weak.

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I bought the Square Foot Gardening book and was so excited I couldn't wait. I live in a condo now and there is very limited space, let alone a space that has both sunshine and dirt.
The reviews on here were convincing; I liked the material, and the price affordable. I liked that the material is somewhat flexible as the area is at a bit of an angle, so it allowed me to 'shape' it just a little whereas a wooden one would not.
It was easy to put together but I do agree that it sometimes pooches out a bit or the corners come away some, but I'm so excited and determined that I don't really care much.
I used wooden dowels held together by wire that I wrapped around and laid it on top for my 'grid'. It will suffice.
Already little greenies are poking through the soil so we'll see what happens!

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I put together the 3'X6' bed.I t did not take too long but I did not know before hand that you needed to drill holes for the bolts. It would be easier if the connecting plate was pre-drilled.

I have it filled with lettuce, spinach, radishes and onions. Doing well so far. Seeds actually germinated in 5 days (that was probably the soil and the gardener!)

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Bought these grow beds for flowers, and planted vegetables instead. I have tomato kits and grow heirloom tomatoes. We live on a rock and gardening was a challenge. . .not now!

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Great place to teach my 3 year old grandson how to plant a vegetable garden.

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Great for Veggies! Gets a serious head start on the growing season since the soil is workable earlier, and the black sides help the soil heat up sooner. It also dries out sooner, so you need to keep an eye out, especially when seeds are germinating.

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worked great for my herb garden needed something for a small area

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Using the bed for a vegetable garden

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I thought that the height was perfect, but now think that 2" shorter would be better, since the sides are buckling.

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My grow bed is all set up and planted and looks like it will hold up well. My only issue with assembly had to do with the corner covers...for the life of my I can't get the last one on. But this doesn't seem to affect anything except the appearance.

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using this for a garden for my kids. Easy to put together and just the right height for them.

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So excited about finally having a real vegetable garden. Our soil is TERRIBLE, so my gardening friends told me raised beds were the way to go. I bought 2 of the 3x6 grow beds and actually linked them together in an L shape. (An extra metal bar connector would have come in handy, but we just drove in a few stakes on the outside to provide some extra support.) There is nothing stunningly attractive about the look of the black sides, but neither is it an eyesore. Once the plants have filled in, it should look great. I think the beds are a great value for the price.

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haven't had time to see what it can do.

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Looks nice and seems sturdy, looking forward to this growing season to see how it holds up.

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I found the grow bed easy to assemble. It looks attractive and is not at all flimsy. I filled it with a mixture of blended compost, peat moss and vermiculite. I planted two heirloom tomatoes and three sweet peppers. I finished the border with marigolds.

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I've had these for at least 5 years. They're still standing in the same great shape as originally installed. I use them for my vegetable garden. I have, all together, 4 raised beds (1-3x6; 2-3x3; 1-18"x36") made from this product. If you are a DIY homeowner, then it doesn't get any easier than this! Take it from a single, senior, homeowner... I live in a suburban neighborhood with feral cat colonies and growing vegetables was a challenge trying to prevent them from digging and destroying the crops. Doing this and covering them with 2 sheets of fabric mulch keeps them out of the patches and keeps my veggies clean, roots hydrated and soil warm. People are amazed at how much I grow. I raise eggplants, 3 kinds of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, salad & beet greens and, of course, basil.

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I liked the fact that I could take down the
beds but I wish they were a little sturdier.

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This the second grow bed that I have ordered from you. They are a great solution to terrible soil and limited spaces with enough sun. The sides tend to bow out a little, but it doesn't seem to make a functional difference.

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Great product - easy to assemble. Easy to move to right space & had great capacity!!

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I like the bed except one of the corner covers broke when I was putting it together. I am still not clear on the best way to install those pieces - a revision to instructions might be in order.
I am looking forward to seeing how much is actually produced. I used the Gardeners Supply planner which was fun - I like the ability to print the plan to remember what's planted where.

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i live in an area with sand and clay, no real good dirt for gardening. The raised beds allow me to not only have a garden, but since you add all the dirt you can ensure that it is all organic.

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this is my 1st grow bed that is all mine, it was easy enough to assemble, but as i was placing it into the ground, i realized that it is a little flimsy. but once it's filled with soil it is golden.

so far so good, and i love that if i move, i can empty it and take it with me.

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I have a regular garden, but invested in a 3x3 raised bed to try some new vegetables: leaf lettuce, red onions, and radishes. They are growing beautifully. The Gardener's Online planner was an easy tool to use with this product. Give it a try!

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Last year I bought two of the mini grow beds. I planted lima beans in them,which did very well. This year I bought two of the 3 x 3 grow beds. I used black liner underneath of them to keep weeds from growing. Hey, Gardeners Supply--how about a cold frame for the 3 x3 grow beds? I am anxious to get started planting.

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There's plenty of room for small plants like lettuces, and I'll see how well it works for Swiss chard and spinach. It's easy to water--I know right where the water is going and it isn't wasted. I'm using this in conjuction with the mesh cover (another review) and it seems to be keeping out the rabbits and deer, especially good news as the plants are very young and tender.

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So far I love this grow bed. It is big and holds a lot of soil. The material is sturdy and the bed is very easy to build. I think it is easier to build if you have two people and do the drilling for the extension bar before you put the whole thing together.

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So easy to put together and I finally found a place that will let me grow cilantro.

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This small 3' x 3' garden bed is the basis for my current vegetable garden, with six beds -- two 18' long, three 15' long, and one 12' long. Four of these are double deep too. These garden beds just need some side support -- 3' metal stakes outside each joint and (for double deep beds) a stake in between the joints to give more side support. Additionally, I add some metal flashing inside each joint and inside each corner to minimize soil leakage. This makes a very viable rasied bed garden on more than a mini-scale. Having purchased 33 of the beds so far, I anticipate doing more when I make all beds double deep. Yes, it's a lot of work at first, and the sides do bend a little, but it sure makes great capacity and much less bending down over the double deep raised beds.

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The product was very easy to put together until I needed to drill on the sides and had to ask for help. It doesn't say that part when you read about it.

Other than that...I am waiting for my peas and lettuce to do their thing!

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Perfect for a kitchen garden. Salad at my doorstep.

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easy to assemble.

sides bow out when beds are filled with dirt therefore making the lines of the beds not straight. Deters somewhat from the attractiveness and symmetry.

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I bought a 3X3 and 3X6 bed. A power drill was required for the 3X6 but wasn't mentioned in the description. The 3X3 was a snap to put together, but I don't have a drill. I had to wait for a friend to come over and drill holes in the side of the bed before I could put it together. I wouldn't have bought it had I known.

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I bought a 3 x 6 last season and moved my raspberry bushes into it. Works perfect & saved a lot of space in the veggie garden. This spring I bought another one and moved the strawberries into it! They are perfect for controlling spreading type plants.

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My son is 4 so we wanted to start with a garden that was small and easy that he could manage (3'x3'). This product was inexpensive but made of good quality material. The simple assembly was much appreciated.

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The raised bed was easy to assemble and level.
The dimensions are appropriate for the usage. It is designed for gardening ease and has no maintenance.

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The right size for my needs.
Compliments the existing landscape.
Durable.
Easy to work with.

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It looks like it will do the job, but it was pretty expensive.

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I have looked all over, including the FarmTek catalog (nursery/greenhouse edition) and have never been able to find a similar product. If you want to go raised bed, this is the way to do it. Inexpensive, does not rot out like wood, good size, good height, easy to move if you want to re-arrange your raised bed configuration, warms up in spring .... just a great, easy way to create raised beds. I will say the 3' x 6' seems a little flimsy, but some 3' x 3' boxes of mine are now on probably their 5th year, and seem to be doing great. I buy a couple each year, I think I have about 9 now and I love them.

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This assembles easily and fits in the small area I have availble for raised bed vegetable gardening. Durable materials. I lined with landscape fabric and planted beans and squash with a vegetable tower.

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First time home vegetable gardner. My daughter and I put the bed together and added soil and plants and seeds. Everything is doing great! If we get the vegetables we are hoping for this year, I will purchase another bed next year. Did have one snag in the directions, but figured it out. The covers go on the corners BEFORE the pegs go in.

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Makes a great way to grow veggies in the back yard. Easier on the back as no digging required. Eliminates almost all of the weeding.

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I have a limited gardening space and this is just the perfect size to put along a fence line. I added the expansion unit and it gives you a 6 foot long space for your gardening. Depth is good size to allow for adequate root growth. I put pond liner underneath which makes it weed free.

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We just put them in so we will have to let you know about the performace. To begin the assembly, they were a little difficult. But, it got easier. So far we like them very much-the looks, the increased gardening area, and the potential.

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I've been looking at raised beds for awhile now--my home-made wooden ones are beginning to rot--but was put off by the price tags. This one isn't fancy, but it is a good value for the price. I will probably buy one more, and then wait to see how it holds up to zone 5 winters.

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The 3 X 3 is perfect for a small area. It's neat and compact.

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I expect them will be more durable than wooden ones. Just by putting them together, I would like to see a more solid construction. After a couple seasons, I will report my actual experience.

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I suppose time will tell overall, but so far, so good! Set up three raised beds for a variety of vegetables--first time growing zuchs, cukes, arugula, beans, and spinach. Keeping fingers crossed!

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The grow bed seems to be very sound. I have no doubt that it will drain well and help provide a healthy growing environment for my plants. However, nothing in the description prepared me for the fact that the 6x3 bed is simply two 3x3 beds fastened together by with screws and nuts. The fact that the sides required holes to be drilled was not mentioned. At this point I am undecided as to whether or not I would recommend this product to a friend.

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we have ten of these now...and have a boat load of vegetable for juicing and salads...they are wonderful.........

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I have tomatoes and herbs and lettuces all doing well.

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This was very easy to assemble. My 9 year old and I were able to get them put together in about 30 minutes. They are also great for slightly uneven surfaces. This will be our first year getting started but we are very excited to see how everything turns out.

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I have several of these for my vegetable gardens. I used to use wooden beds, but they fall apart after a few years. These meet my needs beautifully!

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I use the grow bed in my community Ppatch garden. They are sturdy, weather resistant, and look good! They are also easy to put together, important for a tool novice.

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The grow beds were very easy to assemble and look great. We have even been able to re-arrange the original design and made our garden longer and all the pieces fit nicely.

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Very easy to build. No tools required. I built three beds in less than 20 minutes. A great height for holding enough dirt to plant your garden without worries. Just level the area where you want them to go and place on ground and fill. Then just add your tomatoes, peppers, lettuce etc.

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Using to get started gardening with my 4 year old son. We are both very excited to watch our plants grow! We needed a raised bed with a cover (we bought the Tall Bird Pop-up Net also.) to keep our dog from getting our food first. So far everything is working great!

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Planted tomatoes, squash, okra, bell peppers, parley, and basil a couple of weeks ago in my new raised garden beds. It looks great! Purchased two grow beds and it was easy to assemble and will last forever. Also purchased the 4 to a set tomato cages. If you are growing tomatoes these are perfect for plant stability. [...]

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Seeds are already coming up in my new raised beds, which are so easy to work in. I had no trouble setting them up by myself. I thought black plastic might be slightly tacky, but no. I actually like the efficient look of them. The sides bow just slightly with the weight of the soil. Setting the panels in the ground a couple inches before filling gives support to prevent any more bowing than that.

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I purchased the grow bed because I didn't want to do any digging and I am glad I made this decision. It was easy to assemble and it fits perfectly. I filled it with mulch, hummus, manure and soil. I planted oregano, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, basil, green beans, carrots, corn and onions. The hardest part was carrying the bags of soil and mulch. I haven't had any problems with my grow bed, it's great.

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I just finished putting this together, and it couldn't have been easier. The most difficult part was drilling the holes for the extension plates. This is some heavy plastic. But overall, it was a breeze. Can't wait to get started. For those who are concerned about removing the sod before filling, this really isn't necessary unless you are adding plants that root very deep. My solution will be to use black planters from my local garden center that I have cut the bottoms from to set on top of the soil, which will add another 8-12 inches to the growing depth. Hope this helps.

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In an area with hard packed, clay soil, these raised beds provide a perfect solution. They are attractive, durable (we have had a few for more than 6 years with no signs of deterioration) and great for vegetable and cutting gardens. We use them for both annuals and for perennial herbs like sage, thyme and chives.

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I have placed my small 3'x 3' grow bed on our back patio and am thrilled with the results so far. My plants look heathly and it is easy to tend. Looking forward to a good harvest and will expand to a 3'x 6' next year if this proves to be a success.

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Nice product.

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I've planted a garden. Tomatoes lettuce and herbs. It's big enough to grow my favorites but not too big. It fits perfectly in the space....

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This is so perfect. Everthing is neat and organized. I bought two with the extensions and followed the garden suggestions that was offered. They are very easy to assemble. You will need a drill only if you use the extensions. Very minor drilling. I am female and do not use power tools ever. This was mine and my 15 year olds sons first time drilling and it went great. Easy to follow directions. Love Love Love theses beds. Will expand next year with more.

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I love my new small 3x3 raised bed! I recently moved from the country to a small house in town and last year grew a couple tomato plants in 5 gallon buckets. No more! I had the spot all cleared and as soon as my bed arrived, I easily put it together and filled it with a mix of soil and manure. Right now I have only herbs growing, but there's plenty of space for tomatoes and peppers which should be ready to add next month. It's just the right size for a small yard or limited space anywhere.

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I bought 2 grow beds and put on top of each other. So nice to be able to plant and not have to bend over.

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When assembling the grow beds, I needed to borrow a drill to drill the holes in the side sections so that the connecting side panels could be screwed onto the grow bed when connecting the extension to the basic 3' X 3' grow bed.

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Raised gardens are great for arthritis sufferers.

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Just received and assembled my grow bed. Started planting some items. So far everything looks great.

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I bought these Grow Beds last year and they did great so far as planting and growing. They are easy to assemble and held up through the winter. I did have problems with critters in the garden but that was not because of the Grow Beds. I bought more beds this year to add to the area.

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I used my grow bed for starting seeds as well as established plants. So easy to put together, light weight but durable. I highly recommend it.

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I plan to use it in a hard to fit location, and as an extension to what I have already put in place.

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We love these grow boxes! This is our second year/season using them. We just added a third box. They are durable and great to use. Setup was very easy and they are holding up very well. I cannot praise these boxes enough! Our veggies really liked the boxes too :)

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I ordered four 3'x3' grow boxes to replace some wooden boxes that rotted out.
They assemble well and the directions are good. In my cold climate I appreciate the fact that the soil warms up faster in the raised/black bed. Well spent $$ in my garden.

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I am starting out as a raised bed gardener.
So far the product has performed well. It was easy to put together and fill with soil. Further comments will have to wait until the growing season has progressed.

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LOVED it ...and even though I live in the city I can still have a great garden. The soil in CA is reallly bad and loved digging out the old and putting in the new!

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Unsure of Phoenix summer heat yet

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Have recently assembled and started seedlings and seeds in the square-foot manner! So far so good!!! If you want a bed that is quick to install and you want to do it by yourself... this is it!

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It was quick to set up and it looks like it will hold together well.

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I have five of these beds and just ordered some more. I live in the mountains of Arizona and we have no soil, just rock. These are great. I'm small so could set them up by myself. I've moved them around from year to year. I've grown huge tomatoes and even larger cosmos in them. They do get a bit hot in our Arizona summers, so I've come up with a method for keeping them cooler - just set them next to one another and put a board on the outside allowing a chimney effect. The trick is to put really good soil in them. The more amendment the better - and plant close to keep the soil cool and moist.

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The only thing I would change about the grow beds is the depth of planting soil. We used to use 1"x12" timbers for grow beds 35 years ago when the Mittleider Method and Square Foot Gardening came along. I still think the extra 2 inches of soil gives way more to the plants than not, especially if you have difficult soil beneath. All in all, I would use grow beds over in-ground anytime.

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I'm just getting started but I have long wanted to try a raised bed garden. It's very study and holds a ton of soil. I am anxious to see how it performs for the summer.

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I use Grow Beds for every kind of vegetable, from tomatoes and carrots to peppers, winter squash, and herbs. I build the soil in the beds lasagna fashion, starting with a layer of wet newspaper, which is them topped with crumbled leaves, straw, compost, kitchen scraps, and more. The beds are easy to work. Seven Grow Beds are now in place in my garden.

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It's just the right height, you don't have to dig up existing grass/ground. Seems to be draining well, and so far tomatoes are looking good!

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I am living in a duplex, we have a 4'X 18' garden space, two 3'x6' and one 3'x3' fit the space perfectly, with space in front, back and between. I love the way the growing grids make it easy to plant multiple plants. I appreciate the online gardening planner a lot.. And the fact that you can reach every square with out having to stretch or strain the body..These grow bed are perfect.

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An easy to set up way to quickly add gardening space in small corners of your yard.

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so far I like it

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A great garden bed for a small space. I now have three of these little marvels, and will be buying more as I extend my garden...

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easy to put together, soil warns quickly, weeding is a snap. Generally makes gardening even more fun

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Just starting out and am going to see how it goes before expanding.

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This bed was extremely easy to assemble - 5 minutes tops. It's plastic, so it holds up well to water, snow, heat, etc. Can't wait to use it this growing season!

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We have a small backyard with poor soil and no real place to dig because of underground pipes and wire conduits. So we bought the grow bed and filled it with top soil. It is still to early to plant yet but I can say that it is sturdier than I had imagined and it was a snap to assemble. Limited space? Then this may be a good choice for you.

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The 3'x 6' is great for all my favorite vegetables and no weeds to pull. It was easy to put together although my husband thought the sided should be stronger where the 3' sections come together to make it 6'.

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This is one of the simplest ways I have found to add perennial beds, strawberries, and veggies to my unused spaces and on areas of my lawn that the grass never thrived. I just laid down good quality landscapers paper, assembled the grow bed, and filled with good quality garden soil, hummus, compost and it was ready for planting! Wonderful! I am wondering how it will hold up to my harsh Colorado winters, as it seems a little flimsy, but this growing season is I am looking forward to a bountiful harvest - so long as the hail, winds and other weather conditions cooperate! Really, these little beds are super easy to assemble, work just about anywhere & look great - the hardest work is carting the soil in to fill them! I find them very useful.

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I did not anticipate the need to remove grass.

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I originally bought 2 of these to use on top of a concrete patio for urban gardening. I just lined with landscape fabric to keep the soil from washing away. I could grow so much in a little space. I recently moved, and I now have a yard, but the beds came with! They have held up so well, I have had them for 6 years now with no cracking even after moving.

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I started out with 3 of these last year. They worked very well for me that I bought 2 more this year.
I have arthritis and has had 2 total knee replacements, so it is hard for me to bend down too much. The raised bed help me fulfill my passion for gardening without hurting too much.
I do not have a big yard, so the mini gardens are just right for me.

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We have an enclosed kitchen garden with raised beds in which we practice square foot gardening. When we wanted to add beds this year, we decided to try this product instead of building our own. The cost was not much more than the cost of the wood for building the original beds and these went together in a fraction of the time. We used steel rebar to hold the pieces together and anchor them to the ground, rather than using the short plastic pins that come with the kit. They aren't very attractive and I wouldn't use them for landscaping, but they're just fine for the garden. They have a tendency to bow when filled with dirt, especially if they're larger than 3x3. Grew cabbage and broccoli in them in the fall and have shallots, garlic and overwintering onions doing well in them now.

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Looking forward to great crop

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This grow bed looks great! I am using it to grow veggies this summer and it will be nice to not have to worry about any soil issues in my yard. I can just put the type of soil I want in it and go. Also because it's bottom-less I can plant things in it that will need to grow deeper roots and not worry about them growing into the bottom.

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This is great for limited space. I live in a HOA community with lots of "rules". These beds work very well in the flower beds for growing veggies/herbs. You can grow a lot in a little space!

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Replaced one big fairly ugly wood raised bed, so far, so good - waiting for plants.

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I haven't had it long enough to know if it's weather resistant, but it looks like it's going to be just the ticket for growing vegetables.

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Works great for vegetables with the square foot gardening method.

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When I assembled it, I thought it was pretty flimsy, but once all the soil is in there, it's great! My plants love it, and it has remained stable throughout the winter, unlike my cinderblock raised bed. I have three now, including a small one that I use for herbs.

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These beds are just the right size for the backyard gardener, you can fit them in just about anywhere.

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Easy to assemble, contains soil well, doesn't rot or require maintenance, can take apart and reassemble in new location as garden design changes. I like these so well I have also purchased some for my daughters' gardens.

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I had already 4 other grow beds. I love them!
It was so easy to start a garden without having to dig up very hard soil.
It was also a quick way to build a memorial to my
cat who passed over at the age of 19!
HE LOVED TO BE IN THE GARDEN: NOW, THERE IS A GROW
BED IN HIS HONOR!

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I haven't unpacked my items yet but I'm going on faith and previous Gardners Supply experience that they will be great. I used to garden with my Grandfather, this is my first year trying it in my own yard. My friends and I are starting a vegetable co-op. I'm sure I will be pleased.

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No rot and easy to assemble

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Boy, simple to set up and won't deteriorate like wood. Can just set it up and go once it gets warm.

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I picked this product because compared to other raised bed kits, it seemed a good value for the money. Reading some of the other reviews here I was worried that it would be a little to flimsy but now that I've got it assembled and filled with soil, it does not seem flimsy to me. The sides are not rock-solid rigid plastic, but it certainly seems strong enough to me. And worst case, I might need to put a stake or 2 in the ground for extra support, but I don't think even that will be necessary. It was simple to assemble, I had it put together and filled with soil an hour or 2[...]

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great for growing potatoes, garlic, and onions; easily weeded and amended;

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looks great
can't wait to use it next summer

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Perfect for growing onions, potatoes etc. Bought my second one.

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I can't wait to plant early leafy greens in my grow bed!

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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.