31 Best Raised Bed Ideas to Take Your Garden to the Next Level

Removing a layer of grass to make room for your new raised bed? Don't toss that turf—instead, you can use it to line the bottom of the bed, reducing the amount of soil you need to purchase and providing nutrients to your plants.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

Shield your plants from scorching sun and heat by adding a DIY shade to your raised bed. You can easily make one like this using PVC pipe and garden cloth.

Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.

Why not make your own raised bed using repurposed materials? For example, the garden beds seen here were made from soil mixing bins and put on a wooden riser.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

For a modern twist on a raised bed, consider constructing a PVC pipe garden. The pipes provide a structured framework for your plants and will also help keep weeds at bay.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

Wine barrels make the most unique and charming raised beds! To ensure proper drainage, drill a few holes into the bottom of your barrel and prop it up on some bricks.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

The benefits of a sub-irrigation system are many and include consistent and efficient watering, reduced water usage, and better control over moisture levels for optimal plant growth. Follow this tutorial to create a system that only requires a refill once every two months.

Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.

Breathe new life into a vintage suitcase by turning it into a raised bed. Follow this easy tutorial for tips on how to add gas pipe legs, drill drainage holes, and fill your new planter with a mix of edibles and ornamentals.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

Design a cute sign for your raised bed garden using your Cricut machine. Beyond that, a wooden frame and stake are pretty much all you'll need to bring this idea to life.

Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.

All aboard! This adorable repurposed canoe makes a great vegetable planter. It'll keep all your veggies raised up to a convenient height.

See more at One Little Project.

Bring a touch of glamor to a furniture-inspired planter by adding gold knobs and handles. Not only do they amp up the charm but you can also use them to hold gardening tools and gloves.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

This raised bed is quite literally a bed! We love this idea as a way to repurpose a vintage twin bed or even a crib.

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Your climbing plants will be right at home on this modern black trellis. It's super easy to create using fencing from your local hardware store.

Get the tutorial at Vintage Revivals.

Decorate the paths between your raised beds with these unique leaf-inspired stepping stones. Make them using concrete mix and big leaves with prominent veins, like rhubarb leaves.

Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.

Grow baby tears and moss on broken concrete raised beds to add charm and color to your garden.

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How cute is this?! You can kill two birds with one stone by creating a raised bed that doubles as a dog house for your furry friend.

See more at One Little Project.

Take a cue from blogger Ursula Carmona and add a layer of moisture-absorbing wood chips on your bed, and then a layer of cedar chips on top to help repel insects.

See more at Home Made by Carmona.

This clever setup is a great way to maximize your growing space while also allowing climbing plants to thrive. By stacking two narrow raised beds on top of one another, you can plant more in the same area, and the trellis is perfect for peas, beans, and cucumbers.

Get the tutorial at Anika's DIY Life.

This idea is perfect for anyone who's more comfortable with a needle and thread than a toolbox. Grow bags are a lightweight alternative to traditional raised beds since you can make them in just about any shape or size, and move them around with ease.

Get the tutorial at Empress of Dirt.

If you're into the vintage aesthetic, then you'll love this idea for a no-dig garden Simply clean out an old bathtub, place it in your yard, and fill it with soil. Your plants will be flourishing in no time.

Get the tutorial at Garden Betty.

Another great no-dig option is to buy some metal troughs and use them as raised bed planters. Because metal troughs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, this is a great option for anyone who wants to use several planters.

Get the tutorial at Cynthia Weber.