Product Reviews and Ratings - Raised Beds - Forever Raised Beds from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 28 ratings)

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Raised garden beds are the easiest way to grow your own fresh vegetables. No digging, no weeding — just lots of delicious food! Our new Forever Raised Beds set up in minutes and last for decades. Made from a composite of recycled wood and plastic, they have the attractive look and feel of silvery aged cedar, but will never splinter or rot. Internal aluminum brackets keep the sides straight and true, and the lapped corners provide a clean, finished look. Generous 10-1/2" depth helps retain moisture and provides plenty of root space for everything from salad greens, peppers and tomatoes to carrots, squash and even potatoes.

Please note: This popular Vermont-made product is currently on backorder and is expected to ship in approximately two weeks.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 28 reviews)

96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(25), Drains well(20), Holding capacity(24), Weather proof(22)

Cons:

Difficult setup(4)

Best Uses:

Growing seeds(10), Outdoor plants(21), Plant transferal(5)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(22), Getting started(6)

Great product

By jm

from Salt Lake City, UT on 6/6/2011

Pros:

Holding Capacity, Sturdy, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Kitchen garden

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Bought some of these for my mom a couple of years ago. They have been great, so I decided to treat myself this year !!!!!

Very Heavy

By Liz

from Philadelphia, PA on 6/5/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Heavy / Bulky

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

The brackets need to be a little bit wider to make it easier to insert the screws. It is VERY heavy.

So far, so good

By gardnin' gal

from Northern California on 5/25/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy assembly, Holding Capacity

Cons:

Heavy / Bulky

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Looks good, fits in well with the rest of my raised beds that I made out of lumber ..replacing them one by one as they rot away. Wish this bed was 2 feet longer.. Really like that it's made out of recycled products and hopefully will last til they bury me in one of them in the distant future

A rip off

By WestCoast Gardener

from Los Angeles, CA on 5/25/2011

Cons:

Not a good value

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Buy some 2x4s and brackets. Save yourself [$]

Some work needed

By Janet

from Belle Haven, VA on 5/4/2011

Pros:

Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

We ordered several of these last year in two sizes and another large bed this year. Out of the five, three beds had side pieces that were distorted and needed to be manipulated in order to get it to fit properly. Other than that, we're very happy with them.

Looks good

By Skdalal

from Mt. Vernon, VA on 4/24/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

easy to assemble. My seeds are up and looking good! I look forward to a long season of gardening in these beds.

Very Attractive

By John

from Tn. on 4/19/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Should last a long time, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Heavy, Supplied Screws

Best Uses:

Added Garden Space, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

[...] If heavy is better, this product will win the top prize.I bought stainless steel screws to assemble the unit as they would be the weak link to longevity. The aluminum corners will oxidize but the supplied screws will give out first. Assembly is very straight forward and not difficult. As mentioned,previously,you have to drill holes for the screws and then install them. Everything went well till the last eight holes when I used a woodworking clamp to hold it together while I drilled and installed the screws.I hope to have many years of use and lots of wonderful vegetables.

Good way to expand your garden.

By Sunflower

from Austin, TX on 3/28/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Trying raised beds this year since the ground here is quite rocky. Seedlings are up...we'll see how the growing progresses!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Raised Beds

By Gin

from Albuqueruque, NM on 8/17/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Durable and attractive.

Really well made

By DianaG

from New Boston, MI on 6/18/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Great materials - looking forward to years of maintenance free use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A GREAT addition to my backyard!

By Kathy, "Just starting out"

from Hatfield, MA on 6/10/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Weather Resistant

Cons:

None of those listed

Best Uses:

Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

It was great to get me started being directed by my "Master Gardener" sister! This is my first attempt at vegetable gardening.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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By CalamityJan

from VA on 6/9/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants, Tomatopepperherb plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

[...] Heavy, but easy to assemble with a power drill. LOVE my square foot garden in my Forever Raised Bed. 3'x6' is perfect size for a starter garden or for a patio/small area.

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Forever Raised Garden 3x6: Just Planted

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Garden Delight

By Suzette

from Chicago. IL on 6/7/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal, Vegetable gardening

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

The plants are the show because the forever bed fits in so well with landscaping.

works great, really sturdy!

By mds

from Birmingham, AL on 6/4/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

so far these are great, I am interested to see how they hold up in future seasons.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great product!

By Ruth

from Columbus, Ohio on 6/2/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Very sturdy, attractive bed! We wanted something that would look nice over the long term, and the use of weatherproof decking material will ensure that it doesn't become unsightly in years to come. It was easy to put together, although it would be nice if the holes were pre-drilled. We love it!

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Love my raised bed!

By GreenVeggie911

from St. Louis, MO on 5/19/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Flowers, Growing Seeds, Growing vegetables, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

I purchased the 3x6 forever bed to create more garden space. The sides are very sturdy and heavy and should last 'forever'.

I put it together by myself, but had to ask my husband for help with the final assembly. When assembling, you need to use a power tool to screw in the screws. It's much too difficult and time consuming to insert screws by hand.

I like the 10" depth, I feel it will provide a nice bed for the vegetables. With it being a raised bed, it drains well too, which is a plus with all of the rain that we've had.

I'm very happy with the finished product, it looks great!

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pretty good product

By KenL

from McLean, VA on 5/12/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Component quality issues

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Easy to assemble but had to use a mallet since most of the aluminum corner pieces were bent. Otherwise I am satisfied - looks nice, blends in with cedar borders in my yard, holds water well.

Love it so much I'm ordering another!

By Rocky

from Los Angeles, CA on 5/11/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

This bed is wonderfully suited for a large variety of vegetables and looks lovely. I planted an assortment of vegetables using the planning schematic from the website and it worked perfectly!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to assemble, looks great

By Sam the mom

from Seattle, wa on 5/11/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Looks wonderful, fit together well but need to take care not to gash the planks. The brackets were slightly bent ([...]) but fit well with a little prying- not enough of a problem to return.

Better than Before!

By Dawn, the Gardener's Girl,

from Gig Harbor, WA on 5/11/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

I bought last year's model of this raised bed and liked it well enough to purchase a couple more this year. This years model was much easier to put together! I really like the fact that the beds will last a long time without rotting. My only complaint is the price, which is pretty steep!

Great product

By Josey Wales from Parker, CO on 5/1/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Very strong (and heavy!) Look very attractive in the garden and the height adds extra dimension. My stuff grew insanely tall and healthy! Had to leave these in CA when I moved but I purchased more for my new house in CO because of the much shortened season and I want to take advantage of using better dirt than is the typical CO soil.

Durable

By SolJah from Maryland on 4/30/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

After finding insect holes in my wooden raised beds I decided to go with this product. They are good looking and relatively easy to assemble. Just make sure to pre-drill holes when putting together.

Really great product

By Diane

from Bessemer, AL on 4/27/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

This bed is perfect for a small space. It is a bit heavy and a touch on the expensive side, it is easy to assemble and extremely sturdy.It will be around long after I'm gone. I highly recommend
this product.

Great boarder, [...]

By Speed Dog

from New Kent, VA on 4/27/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Very sturdy in the garden, easy to assemble, drains well, holds up to weather, [...]

Great Product!

By Molly

from Westerly, RI on 4/27/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

I use these raised beds in my back yard to grow flowers. The raised beds are very attractive!!

Beginner Friendly

By Ohio Gardner from Cincinnati on 4/21/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Outdoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

Very easy to set up and get started with raised bed gardening. It's expensive, but I'm hoping that it will outlast other similar products.

Dont confuse composite with light weight

By the rock gardener

from rye,ny on 4/8/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Outdoor Plants, Veg garden in small space

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

It defines the only sunny small area i have for vegetables. It saves your back from bending over so much.
Needs factory drilled pilot holes for the screws. Composite is very heavy and required two people and a power drill!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Grrrreat!

By Pat from Oregon Coast on 3/29/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Easy assembly, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Small area veggie garden

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forever Raised Beds:

great for saturation planting of veggie garden in small area

Customer Reviews about the Forever Raised Beds at Gardener's Supply Company