No matter your gardening style, one thing’s for certain: a raised garden bed has become a go-to for gardening enthusiasts all around the world — and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they elevate any outdoor setting, but they also keep your gardens tidy and clean (which is easier said than done).
What are raised garden beds?
Garden beds work to lift plants above ground level, improving soil drainage, reducing weed growth, and making gardening a little bit easier (no more crouching in awkward angles). Typically enclosed in a frame made from wood, metal or stone. Instead of planting directly into the soil, you’ll fill these beds with a customised mix of soil and compost to create the perfect growing environment for your plants. From herb gardens and veggie patches to seasonal flowers or themed garden beds, raised garden beds offer flexibility that suits both first-time growers and seasoned green thumbs alike.
And with our favourite celebs showing off their own garden setups — from Meghan Markle’s curated California-meets-English cottage charm to Maggie Beer’s country kitchen garden — raised garden beds have officially become both a style statement and a practical garden must-have.
6 best raised garden beds 2025
Are you ready to turn your backyard into a harvest-full one this season? Then it’s time to dust off those gardening gloves and get to work. Below, we’ve found the best raised garden beds that are inspired by your favourite celeb’s garden style — from rustic chic to sleek and contemporary to everything in between.
Timber raised garden beds
Inspired by the English cottage gardens seen in Meghan Markle’s Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, and Martha Stewart’s expansive veggie patch, a sturdy raised timber garden bed is key to recreating this rustic-chic look.
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Living Fusion Demeter fir wood garden beds (set of 2)
from $119.99, Temple & Webster
Crafted from fir wood, the natural finish of these wooden garden beds from Temple & Webster is perfect for any rustic-style garden setting. Plus, with its modular construction, you can create larger garden beds in various shapes and sizes by combining and configuring them to suit your space. It’s a versatile pick for beginners, as it leaves room to expand and evolve your outdoor garden as you go. It’s easy to see why wooden raised garden beds are the top choice for Martha Stewart and Megan Markle’s respective gardens.
Material: Fir wood
Size: 30cm x 80cm x 80cm & 45cm x 120cm x 45cm
Key features:
- Weather & rust resistant
- Suitable for indoor & outdoor use
- Light wood finish
- Assembly instructions included
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Costway wood raised garden bed
$103.95, Amazon
In a warm chestnut wash, this wooden raised garden bed from Costway is made from 100% natural fir wood. It’s sturdy and weather-resistant, ensuring it’ll stay looking as good as new when used in outdoor gardens. There are also four corner drainage outlets to prevent water from pooling within the soil.
Materials: 100% fir wood
Size: 109cm x 51.5cm x 27.5cm
Key features:
- Corner drainage holes
- Varnished weather-resistant surface
- Decorative corner posts adds a rustic/cottage flair
Steel garden beds
Crafted from durable metal (usually galvanised steel or corten steel), steel garden beds are a long-lasting, modern alternative to traditional wooden raised garden beds. Known for its curved yet clean lines, industrial-chic aesthetic, and durability. Seen in the gardens of Aussie cook, food author and TV personality Maggie Beer, landscape designer Charlie Albone, and former The Block contestants Josh & Jenna, steel garden beds are the perfect base for a gorgeous kitchen garden.
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VidaXL raised garden bed galvanised steel in silver
$227.99, Big W
Perfect for gardens, balconies or patios, this steel garden bed will elevate any space. With ample space for veggies, herbs, flowers, and more, and crafted from galvanised steel, it’s weather-resistant, durable, and practical for outdoor use. In a minimal silver finish, it’s perfect for both industrial-style and modern gardens alike.
Materials: Galvanised steel
Colour: Silver
Size: 240cm x 80cm x 81cm
Key features:
- Crafted from durable galvanised steel
- Silver finish
- Durable
- Curved & sleek design
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Livsip oval galvanised steel raised garden bed
$120.90, Big W
Crafted from quality galvanised steel with sleek, rounded edges, this raised garden bed is perfect for growing your favourite greens, flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and more. With horizontal tie rods and reinforcement strips, it ensures that it maintains its rounded elliptical shape throughout the entire season.
Materials: Galvanised steel
Colour: Silver
Size: 240cm x 80cm x 56cm
Key features:
- Crafted from durable galvanised steel
- Oval shape
- Inward-facing screw reinforcements
- Free gloves and ground stakes
- Easy to install
Coloured steel garden beds
As seen in the former The Block contestants’ home, Josh and Jenna’s, coloured raised garden beds are a total style statement. It’s the ultimate addition to a rustic-chic garden aesthetic.
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Livsip raised garden bed in galvanised green (set of 2)
$188.91, Big W
Add a pop of colour to your outdoor garden with this fun galvanised green raised garden bed set by Livsip. You’ll have a neat and organised area to plant your favourite herbs, veggies, and flowers, and its pastel green hue adds character to any home garden. Plus, this set also comes with free gloves and ground stakes for easy installation.
Materials: Galvanised steel
Colour: Green
Size: 240cm x 80cm x 42cm
Key features:
- Pack of 2
- Green hue
- Inward-facing screw reinforcements
- Free gloves and ground stakes
- Easy to install
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Workpro galvanised garden bed in white
$59.99, Amazon
Spacious, durable, and chic. This white galvanised garden bed is designed with an open bottom structure to allow roots to access deeper soil layers, as well as promote better soil drainage. And if you’re looking at Josh and Jenna’s garden design as inspo, this is almost a perfect match.
Materials: Galvanised steel
Colour: White
Size: 121cm x 61cm x 30.5cm
Key features:
- Easy to install
- White finish
- Rolled-edge design
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