You can definitely build a raised garden bed from scratch out of wood, but it may not be easy. It might be cheaper, but you're not really saving time and money in the long run. Olle Garden Beds have been one of the best-selling raised beds in the United States for many years. Raised garden bed kits made from Aluzinc steel are perfect for those on-the-go. You'll have a garden up and running in the fastest way possible. If you're in the market for a raised garden bed, you'll want to know more about this before making a purchase.
Spring is the perfect time to start gardening. The long and dark winter is over. Whether you want to start with a few herbs or go all out to grow fruits and flowering vegetables, you need a reliable and sturdy product to start your new garden.
Features and Benefits of Olle Garden Beds
- Olle uses ASTM#1025 galvanized steel as its main material
- On top of the Aluzinc coating, is a layer of non-toxic, food-safe powder coating to seal the material and color of the garden bed.
- Olle garden beds last for 20+ years minimum with proper care.
- Modular, rounded steel garden beds vary in height and size to your liking to fit any garden space from square, to round, to rectangular.
- The modular “12-in-1” designs achieve different dimensions based on how you decide to arrange the panels.
Special Features (Pros) of Olle Garden Beds
Lightweight & Strong. You can easily carry the whole box that this garden bed comes shipped in - all by yourself. Don’t be fooled by how light these beds are because they last 4 to 7x longer than your standard wooden bed.
Rust & Corrosion Resistant. This ASTM#1025 galvanized steel is very strong. It’s 2to 7x more effective against rust and corrosion than the standard galvanized coating. Competitors use a coating 3x thinner than Olle beds and do not use Aluzinc. Competitor beds begin to rust within 3 to 7 years.
Style. Olle Garden Beds come in 17” or 32” tall making it a very back-friendly option. No more bending down to plant or harvest. You can sit comfortably on a small chair or kneel to garden. The height allows for better soil life, drainage, and root growth. Additionally, the beds offer improved pest resistance. Most wooden designs only go as high as 6” or 11”.
Customizable Design. With the two modular designs, you can purchase one of two garden bed types and choose 1 of 12 design options depending on how you want to arrange the panels when assembling the parts.
No Contamination. The Olle Aluzinc steel will not leach or break down over time, making it completely safe to grow food in.
Drawbacks (Cons) for Olle Garden Beds
Vinyl Safety Edging. After assembling the bed, there is a safety rubber that covers the top metal edges of the bed. While this is a great safety feature, the edging may pop off at one end. This doesn’t happen all the time, but occasionally it may detach. To secure the edging in this one location, you’ll have to secure it down with a clip (not included but easily purchased separately; a chip clip or office binder clip would even suffice).
Assembly. Assembling this raised garden bed with the included hand wrench may take you a very long time. The best way to assemble these beds is to use a hand drill. Using the drilling method, you’ll have this garden bed set up in as little as 20-30 minutes. If you don’t have a drill, you should borrow one for this task.
If you’re new to gardening and want a durable, high quality raised garden bed that’s easy to assemble and set up, you’ve come to the right place. Olle Garden Beds are made with the strongest Aluzinc steel that won’t rust or corrode. They’re lightweight enough for one person to assemble, so you can start gardening this season quickly and for many seasons to come. The modular design also allows you to personally customize your garden bed.
