There are many different types of raised beds that are now available to purchase. A friend told me that Costco even has raised beds now, but for $200, they’re way too pricey for what you get. Gardener’s Supply has the composite boards and corner pieces that you can purchase separately, but if I were you, I’d try out these self watering planters. They are 3′ x 3′, would work on a patio or balcony, and are attractive. Click on the photo above to view details.
Self watering planters have a water reservoir in the bottom along with a wicking device to draw moisture up into the soil. They are good for several reasons. They encourage roots to grow down to the water, they can be filled with the fill tube or just over the soil and the reservoir will fill by itself (I have no patience for the slow fill tubes) and best of all, your plants never suffer from drought, which can ruin a crop of tomatoes with blossom end rot or mutant tomatoes.
These are also self watering, and I think they’d make an ideal herb garden or carrot and onion beds, or lettuce which would also be productive as well as beautiful. Of course, flowers would work well too.
These are beautiful and would work beautifully for tomatoes, peppers, eggplant – really any vegetable would grow well in these. No matter what you choose, these planters are durable and great time savers. If you’re the type to lose plants because of neglect, try one of these out.
Happy gardening!
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