Nothing brings interest and colour to a garden like raised garden beds, and it’s an option that can be enjoyed in both the smallest spaces, to the largest gardens.
There are so many gorgeous ways to bring height and interest with raised garden beds, so prepare to be inspired to level up your outdoor space for summer.
19 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Every Space and Style
1.Wooden Raised Planters
Traditional wooden raised planters are notoriously popular, and one of the most cost effective ways to get some raised planters into your space.
If you want to create a zoned area of interest, you may consider adding a few in a row like the below. Use a mixture of seasonal and evergreen plants so you have interest throughout the seasons to enjoy.
2. Trellis Box Planter
If you have plans to create something that adds natural privacy in the long run, a trellis box planter will keep your garden looking interesting, whilst helping to train growing plants in the months and years to come.
Yes, it’s a long term investment, but it will pay dividends in years to come for beautiful, and natural privacy.
3. U Shaped Planter Setup
Dead corner in your garden? A U shaped planter creates an interesting area for plenty of planting opportunities.
Whilst unusual, the back provides a fun area for seasonal planting opportunities so you can switch up and have all year round colour.
4. Corrugated Steel Planters
If you’re looking for something a little more industrial and hardy, corrugated steel planters are becoming more popular and can add a really cool addition to a garden.
They are a more expensive option than wooden beds, but for a long term option with no maintenance required, go for it!
5. Steels and Sleepers
Appreciate the best of both worlds by combining a selection of steel and wooden sleepers.
Add an arch trellis between the sleepers to train plants up and over, it will create a beautiful natural walk through in your garden.
6. Dotted Circular Beds
For smaller spaces, a singular circular bed may be all you have room for. Townhouse and terrace gardens can still look beautiful and these are a great choice, requiring no other renovation work to bring interest and colour into the foreground of the garden.
7. Raised Vegetable Patch
Raised beds are ideal for creating your own at home vegetable patch, take inspiration from the below for your own space.
8. Combine Different Shapes For Interest
For larger spaces that are ready to be filled, a nice way of creating a visually exciting area is by combining different shaped planters.
Break up the monotony of traditional and rectangular shaped planters, it will draw your eyes around and you could add a colour theme to each planter, or create a mix of both seasonal and evergreen planting opportunities.
9. Create Domed Planters For Added Protection
Vegetable planters may become a little bit too inviting for certain wildlife in the garden, so these dome topped planters are a godsend, allowing you to create a working vegetable patch without having to have a physical indoor potting garden or shed to enjoy it.
10. Border Your Garden
If you have a square or rectangular shaped garden, bordering your garden with planters along the edge is a really beautiful way to add colour, privacy and also hide any unsightly fences or block work you don’t want in sight.
It’s a fab opportunity to plant both young trees, evergreen shrubs and seasonal plants.
11. Solar Lights & Shade!
This is one of my favourite ideas of the bunch, you can’t help but smile at it and it’s super colourful!
For shrubs, plants and patches that need extra protection from the sun, these added umbrellas add a quirky and practical element. Add solar lights throughout for a look that can be enjoyed even after the sun sets for the day.
12. Symmetrical Planters
For a bordered garden, how about adding a set of symmetrical circular planters in the centre?
Mix up the base by adding gravel throughout for contrast against the planters.
13. Black Bordered Planters
If you choose wooden planters, adding some black edging might be all you need to bring a touch of definition and drama to the finished look.
Layering with a selection of plants and in different heights is a great way to gauge visual interest.
14. Elevate With Concrete Planters
For a seamless look that’s an extension of your garden, you could consider concrete raised planters finished in a similar material to that of your walls for a cohesive feel.
Add an additional border to the planters which can double up as a place to sit.
15. Add Further Height With Legs
Elevate your planters by raising them further with some legs. Take note of the below planter, this can be a great way to engage with your eye level, and over time, add some interest looking from the inside out too!
16. Add Drama With Blue
Gardens are all about fun and colour, so don’t stick with the masses and try something a little bolder with your choice of planter.
This cobalt blue planter adds drama but fun against the backdrop of the house!
17. Fill With Gravel & Chippings
If you’re looking for some options on finishing off your planters, adding gravel or chippings to the top is a lovely way to add further texture and contrast against your shrubs or plants.
It’s also handy at deterring certain insects from getting to your plants!
18. Use To Create Hedging
Over time, bordered raised garden beds can be used to grow hedging. It’s something that will grow with you and your garden, but will pay dividends in years to come.
19. A Little Allotment
For gardens that have the space, why not create your own mini allotment.
If you’re passionate about growing your own fruit and veg, this is how you do it! Arrange your planters in a similar way for easy access and continuity.
