- Raised Garden Bed Kits, 17" Tall 9 in 1 8ft x 2ft Metal Raised Planter Bed Outdoor for Vegetables Flowers Ground Planter Box, Terra Cotta

Update: I now have 8 of these raised beds by Vego as of July 2025. My first Vego raised bed from 2022 is going strong and looks like new, even with mowing and weed whacking around it. Nothing damages these raised beds. Original review: Over the course of two years I've increased to 6 of these Vego Garden raised beds, a real upgrade from the wood bed and random pots I'd been growing vegetables in. The quality is excellent. The materials aren't flimsy and the beds are sturdy and maintain their shape when filled with dirt. Assembly is tedious, but not a complete deal breaker. The first time ever assembling one took awhile, but now it takes me a little over an hour of continuous work to assemble one completely. Speed of assembly greatly increased when Vego switched to a nut design that had the washer already attached to it, versus having to put a separate washer and nut on each bolt. I think assembly would be easier if I had some sort of ratcheting wrench or even a drill with a socket attachment to tighten everything. Since I don't, I use the tiny socket wrench enclosed with the parts kit, which is a tedious task. Each metal panel is wrapped on both sides with plastic that has to be removed, but once you get a corner pull started, the plastic rips off quickly. I've bought so many of these because they're sturdy and I really like the olive green color. I think it makes my garden area look planned and intentional, versus thrown together. The major drawback is cost. There are other cheaper alternatives offered here on Amazon--but I think quality varies greatly according to reviews. I guess I'd rather pay more for something I know will last a long time, claims to be made of food safe materials, and won't fall apart or rust-- especially since I'm growing edible items in the beds.

We have only had this assembled and in use for two weeks, but wow! It looks so good and meets our needs perfectly. We are working with limited space in our new home, but have missed all our flowers and vegetable gardens in our old home. We are trying to be smart in purchasing items that look good, functional, and maximize the space we do have available. This raised bed fits all the checkmarks. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. Did I mention it looks great!

Well made, quality materials. Went together easily - all holes even aligned! Packed well in heavy cardboard, and both sides of each piece coated with plastic film to prevent from scratching. I purchased the 9 in 1, olive green - pretty color. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for, if your lucky. This will last for years.

This garden bed kit is impressive to me from start to finish. I was worried about the possibility of shipping damage. Not a problem. Arrived in sturdy box, each piece of the side of the bed was fully wrapped in plastic to keep the sidewalls from scratching each other. They were well packed. The small parts were in a padded bag and no parts were missing. The instructions were easy to follow. The unit itself, when completely put together, was light enough to easily carry to our garden spot. We filled it with dirt and it gained added strength. We ordered the 8 foot by 2 foot unit, 17” tall. It is perfect. I plan to add another bed next spring. The paint was well done and there were no dents or scratches anywhere. I have never received an item from Amazon that was better packed, with all the pieces (even extra hardware) and so easy to put together. The part I liked best? Included is a tight fitting, rubber like piece of molding to go around the top of the bed. As I installed that piece I thought, okay, this piece will be a little too short to go all the way around. Wrong, it was plenty long enough with a few inches to spare. No problems. Love this product.

I absolutely love these raised garden beds and have purchased multiple kits from this company. The quality is outstanding—made with durable, American‑made materials that are clearly built to last. The 17" height is perfect for climate‑controlled raised bed gardening, allowing for excellent drainage and healthier soil year‑round. These beds make gardening easier on your back and are ideal for growing both vegetables and flowers in any season. The metal construction feels solid and well‑designed, and knowing they’re rated to last 25+ years truly makes this a “buy once” investment. If you’re serious about gardening and want a long‑term solution, these beds are absolutely worth it.

Ordered two, 9 in 1 planter beds to fill a sunny, bare area of the backyard. They arrived very fast and well-packaged in HD carboard boxes. I like the flexibility of this kit that allows multiple configurations I chose the 8x2 to fit along an 18" retainer wall. Assembly is pretty straight forward, and much easier and safer if there are two sets of hands to do the work. Some tools are recommended, but let me say that it is HIGHLY recommended to get an impact or drill wrench with a 10mm nut socket to do the work; otherwise expect some carpel tunnel syndrome....and have some pain relievers and bandaids handy. Also, to avoid premature scratches, only remove the protective liner enough to expose the bolt holes. In fact, we left the peel on until ready to fill the beds to avoid damage from the klutz factor. There are very sharp edges/corners and instructions advise to wear gloves, and this is important, but some of the tasks require dexterity, and gloves will impair mobility. These are beautiful planter beds and appear to be thoughtfully designed with durable materials (like a livestock water trough!). However, in my opinion, the 8x2 configuration appeared weak in that only one cross support bar is included. Thus, the integrity of the sides seemed vulnerable to bowing with the internal pressure of the fill and irrigation water/rain. Therefore, before any compost soil was added, the tops were enhanced with "wire rope" in two additional locations. I used materials on hand that included eye bolts, 1/8"coated cable, and U bolts (see pics) and tighened just enough to keep shape. Turnbuckles would be a alternative choice, but it would be better if three stress bars were included in the package, or at least made available to purchase. Looking forward to harvesting a fall crop of vegetables from these raised beds that are also easy to access and maintain.

I have purchased four of the 17” 9 in 1, 8x2. They are time consuming to put together, so what I did was throughout the winter if I was watching tv start putting panels together and it just shaved a little time off once the weather was nice. The assembly is very user friendly and self explanatory, Once assembled and filled, they look very nice especially with the different color options. I want to see how the first full year goes. I plan to cover during winter But a little worried about the screws rusting up. I live on an acre and would love about 10 to 15 of them. I’d especially love to never have to build a new bed again! I’m hoping they last as long as the brand says! More updates over the year to follow. As of right now, I’m very happy. They are expensive but appear worth the price.

We just got the product, so I cannot comment on the long term performances. The material seems good quality, the hardware (bolts and nuts) is all stainless steel, good quality (and that is expensive stuff). However the assembly is a little tedious. With good tools (I used an powered screw driver and a 10mm rachet). Then I put together two plastic tables, because otherwise you have to work on the floor and that would have killed my back! All in all it takes more than an hour, you have to screw A LOT of bolts and nuts, and then you have to tighten them again as the metal settles. IF was shipped in a larger box with larger signle components I think it would be better, but once you are done, agian, they look and feel good.

This was so easy to put together, it’s sturdy and the edges are not sharp. They gave great, easy instructions and their website has wonderful videos! Great product. Wish I had 10 of them!

It shows at least two configurations, but it only is set up for one.

I expected the version I bought to come with the bars to fasten to the inside and stop buckling but was able to bushcraft stainless wire to the nuts and it seems to do the trick. Fingers crossed