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- Elevated bed is easy to plant, tend and harvest without bending
- An attractive landscape addition that adds privacy and defines garden areas
- Made from naturally rot-resistant cedar with rustproof aluminum corners
- See a planting plan for this raised bed, designed by kitchen garden designer Ellen Ecker Ogden
Bring your garden up to a whole new level! Our 2' x 8' elevated raised bed is easy to plant, tend and harvest without kneeling or bending. Plus, it offers creative landscaping opportunities. Set up one or more of these rectangular elevated beds around the edge of your patio to add privacy, or arrange several along a perimeter to create a garden "room". Like our other cedar raised beds, the sides are held in place with our sleek and sturdy aluminum corners. There's a false floor made of cedar slats, set 10" down from the top so there's plenty of root space for vegetables and flowers. Excess water drains through slats; vents in the sides allow air to circulate and excess moisture to evaporate.
- Cedar with aluminum corners and imported fabric liner
- 24" W x 96" L x 29" H
- 2' x 8' Bed holds approx. 13 cubic feet (329 dry quarts) of container mix
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- Attractive (115)
- Durable (93)
- Holding capacity (83)
- Drains well (77)
- Weather proof (67)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (14)
- Difficult setup (9)
Best Uses
- Outdoor plants (91)
- Growing seeds (40)
- Plant transferal (22)
- Household plants (7)
- Deck (4)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Difficult To Assemble
- Manufacturing Problems
Best Uses
- Flowers
- Outdoor Plants
- Veggies
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
I purchased this product two years ago and then we decided to move...so I didn't assemble it until now. It was stored in the original boxes (never opened). I remember when I purchased this it was months late in arriving because the demand had been so high...so I suspect that the mfg issues were because they were trying to meet the demand and not paying as close attention to details. Whatever the cause...we had to redrill about half of the holes (where we could). The metal support bars were cut about 1/2 inch too short so we ended up having to "make" our own. what should have been a relatively fast assembly took much longer than anticipated because of these issues. I have having two more raised beds custom built out of similar materials...we shall see which ones outlast the other as the wood on this raised bed seems a bit thin...we shall see.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
- Weather Resistant
Cons
- 2 Man Job To Assemble
Best Uses
- Great Design
- Waist Level For Ease
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
Purchased two elevated raised planters to allow my 86 year old father to enjoy his beloved gardening without the strain of bending. As it turns out, we all love it and it has provided a beautiful addition to our yard and hobby!
Thank you.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Sturdy
Cons
- Difficult To Assemble
- Heavy / Bulky
- Inadequate Packaging
Best Uses
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
I love this planter box now that we have it assembled. However, the packaging it is shipped in is not adequate. The metal that comes attached to the wood for quick assembly had three of the four corners bent because there wasn't enough protection around it. It should have included wooden protective corners to ensure it would arrive undamaged instead of just being placed in a cardboard box. We opted to try and bend the metal back into place as best we could with pliers instead of exchanging it because the chances of the replacement being damaged in the same manor was very high since it isn't packaged adequately. Due to this, it took us a really long time to assemble as the boards were not sliding into place very easily with the bent metal. I wouldn't recommend this to a friend until better packaging is provided for shipping.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Difficult To Assemble
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
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I will second what other commenters stated. The holes in the metal brackets do not line up with the predrilled holes in the wood. This made it a pain in the neck to assemble. We wound up drilling new holes. This is a simple quality control issue that should be communicated to the manufacturer. Not sure why it continues in spite of so many other comments.
After it is assembled, it is beautiful and functional. I love not having to bend over and I'm not that old. It also adds an element of structure to a vegetable bed which can get really tangly looking by the end of the season. So after the hiccup of assembly, it is great!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Sturdy
- Weather Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
This is a good way for older people to be able to still garden when it's hard to kneel or bend.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Holding Capacity
- Sturdy
- Weather Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
This product is great for older folks who don't want a lot of weeding, bending and kneeling when gardening. It also works wonderful for avoiding wildlife eating the produce! We love it.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Drains Well
- Height
- Holding Capacity
Cons
- Deteriorates/Rots
- Difficult To Assemble
- Est Life Of The Product
- Heavy / Bulky
- High price
- Substandard Material
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
The pro of this product is the height. It is very nice that I can stand up and garden instead of stooping. The con is that the wood came with a huge gouge in it. For the price, this is unacceptable. I also wonder how long it will last. I put the cedar oil on it but it's wood and no doubt will eventually rot. IMO, better than getting BPAs in the soil from plastics but wish there was another option. One other thing is assembly, the product is heavy and awkwardly huge. Unless you have great physical strength, the assembly and positioning requires two people.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Drains Well
- Easy Assembly For 2
- Ergonomically Friendly
- Holding Capacity
- Weather Resistant
Cons
- Assemble In Final Spot
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
- Veggies Of All Kinds
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
Great for seniors or those with challenges as the 29 "height saves your back & good wheelchair height. We are 66 & put the bed together w/o difficulty. Water proofed before assembly suggested by another reviewer. Make sure you assemble bed where you want it as it is very heavy to move assembled! We have already harvested lettuce & herbs after a few weeks!
Pros
- Drains Well
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Assemble
- Metal Arrived Bent
- No Quality Inspection
- Split Caused By Screws
- Wood Arrived Split
Best Uses
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
I was disappointed with the apparent lack of quality inspection prior to shipping. The split wood and bent metal were not damage caused by shipping but during the construction of the product. After fixing the bent metal, the task of inserting dozens of screws upon final assembly, upside-down, for a short person was not possible and required assistance of taller people or people who could climb in the box to complete the assembly.
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- Attractive Design
- Sturdy
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
Comments about Elevated Cedar Raised Beds:
We were able to construct it fairly quickly. It looks good in the yard.
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