17 Inexpensive Raised Garden Bed Ideas

These cheap and easy DIY raised garden beds each can be built for about $50 apiece. The design is simple and made with cedar fence pickets to stand up to weather and bugs. You'll love the beginner-friendly design and how inexpensive it is to build your own. I even added DIY garden labels to each one to remember what was planted.

1X6 cedar boards and deck screws make these garden beds cheap and beginner-friendly to build. Build one, two, or even three to accommodate your entire vegetable garden.

Add a garden to your small backyard with a practical raised garden bed from budget-friendly fence pickets. This DIY project is a cost-effective way to create a dedicated gardening space in your yard.

Say goodbye to concerns about rotting or warping, as composite boards resist the elements and pests while providing a clean, modern look. With this raised garden bed, you can focus on tending to your plants and enjoying the fruits of your labor without needing constant upkeep.

Build a raised garden using treated lumber to combat pests. The unique design features a trellis in the middle for vining plants on either side. It's a beginner-friendly, cheap raised garden bed anyone can make.

Build your raised beds taller to minimize the amount of time you spend bending over! Sturdy construction ensures that it can withstand the elements year after year, making it an ideal choice for a low-maintenance garden.

Extend your growing season with these cedar-raised garden beds. Cedar's natural insulating properties help maintain stable soil temperatures, allowing you to cultivate plants well into colder seasons. Metal fencing and deer netting keep out small animals that will eat your plants.

Maximize your gardening space and organization with tiered cedar garden beds. These practical structures provide efficient use of vertical space, making it easy to grow various plants in a small footprint.

No bending over to tend to this cheap and easy raised garden bed! The shelf underneath provides storage for pots and seed trays to grow even more plants.

One of the benefits to building your own raised beds is that you can tailor the size and shape to fit your gardening space perfectly. These narrow beds make it easy to reach across the soil to pluck out those weeds as soon as you spot them!

If you're a fan of the square foot gardening method, this garden bed is for you! Flat PVC trim creates a grid to keep your plants organized. Landscape fabric and chicken wire were added to the bottom to keep moles and other animals from digging through the bottom.

Untreated wood and corner braces are all you need to make this cheap and easy raised garden bed for your backyard. Add your soil and you're ready to plant your garden.

This elevated design reduces strain on your back and knees and provides excellent drainage for your plants. It's small enough to fit on even a tiny balcony or deck!

Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own produce or blooms while keeping costs low with our $15 raised garden bed. It's a practical and cost-effective solution for green thumbs on a budget.

With just 3 tools, you can make your own raised garden bed. The simple design is made using treated lumber and can be put together in an afternoon. The lip around the perimeter is wide enough to sit on, making it easier on your back!

Treated wood ensures your garden bed will withstand the test of time, making it a long-lasting investment for your outdoor space. Grow your herbs, vegetables, or flowers confidently, knowing that your garden bed will continue to thrive for years.

Assemble a rectangular frame using the 2x4 studs, securing the cedar fence pickets to create this simple raised garden bed.