Raised gardening beds are a perfect solution for arthritis sufferers who have back and knee pain. There are two types of raised gardening beds. One is a low level planter that sits about 10 – 12 inches off the ground. With the help of a garden seat, you will be able to eliminate having to get down on your knees to get to your plants. The garden seat will put you at just the right height to maintain your garden. Just reach over to get to your plants. Very little bending is required.
There are also raised gardening beds that are elevated off the ground . With this type you can stand to do your gardening. Great for people who cannot stoop over to garden.
Then there are vertical plant growing systems. If you cannot bend or stoop over this may be just what you need. There are several different options available.
Low Raised Gardening Beds
Raised Garden Bed Kit – 1or 3 Pack
Lifetime 60069 Raised Garden Bed Kit, 4 by 4 Feet, Pack of 3
This raised garden bed kit is easy to put together. There are no tools required and it should take less than one hour to assemble. Because it is constructed of high density polyethylene it won’t rot, chip, crack or peel. A five year warranty is included and people who reviewed this product said they felt it should last well beyond the length of the warranty. An advantage of polyethylene is that it won’t attract insects like raised gardens made of timber.
Because the kit only includes the sides and since you will be placing the bed directly onto the ground, you will also want to purchase some landscape fabric to put inside the bed. This will keep grass and weeds from growing up into your garden.
This raised garden bed kit is 9 inches high and will accommodate most plants. However, if you have plants where you need more depth, you can stack two kits on top of one another. Clips are provided to do this.
You can also order just one raised garden bed kit. Or order two and put them together. This is an inexpensive way to get into raised bed gardening.
Wooden Raised Garden Bed Kit
Yaheetech Wooden Raised Garden Divisible Planter Box 93 x 48 x 10Buy on Amazon
This large wooden raised garden bed kit provides ample space for many plants. It can be divided into two sections or the baffle can be removed to create a bigger growing area. Order several kits and create your own design.
Assembly is simple and easy. Other planting beds have several small pieces of wooden plates at the side, but this one has a complete side plate at each side of the garden bed.
- Dimensions – available in 8′ x 4″ and 8′ x 2′
- Holds approximately 27 cubic foot of soil
- Rain proof
- Sun-resistant
- Corrosion prevention
- Anti-termite
Elevated Raised Gardening Beds
Raised Free Standing Wooden V Planter
Elevated V Planter for Flowers and Vegtables
The v-shaped structure of this elevated planter bed gives your plants roots plenty of room to grow. Many raised garden beds are quite shallow and don’t give a lot of room for your plants to grow. Yet this one is ten inches deep and it is divided into two parts.
This raised garden is 28.3″ high so there is no need to bend over. Awesome for people with arthritis. And with it being elevated, your plants will be protected from pets or pesky critters.
It is made of high quality cedar which does not splinter, warp or crack. Therefore, it is very sturdy and durable. Measurements are 27.6″ (L) X 17.5″ (W) X 28.3″ (H).
This would be a great companion to your garden.
Elevated Garden Planter With Castors
Raised Garden Bed – Elevated Wood Planter w/Lockable Wheels, Storage Shelf, Protective Liner
This elevated garden planter will fit anywhere including a balcony, patio or in your backyard. Most anything can be grown in it including tomatoes, herbs, vegetables or flowers.
Not only is this handy to eliminate bending and stooping, but it gets things off the ground to protect your plants from uninvited guests. If you decide you would like it in a different location from where you originally placed it that is not a problem. Castors on the bottom of the legs will allow it to roll easily. The castors lock in place so it will not roll away.
Dimensions of the planter are 21″ x 47″ x 32″ high.
Raised Wooden Planter Box
Raised Wooden Planter Box Stand
This raised wooden planter box sets just a little higher than some at 30 inches. This makes it a perfect height for those who find it hard to bend down or lean over. One of the people who reviewed this planter box mentioned that it would be a perfect height for someone who uses a walker.
Dimensions are 4′ long by x 2′ wide x 30″ high. This makes it a perfect size for placing somewhere in your yard or on a patio or deck.
Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden
Don’t let your inability to bend, kneel or squat interfere with your desire to garden. The height of this elevated planter (29.8″) is just right for anyone who wants to garden while sitting or standing.
The dimensions of the Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden are 44.9″ x 19.4″ x 29.8″ making it large enough to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs or flowers. The rattan-style texture is ideal to bring some style and color to your deck, patio or balcony.
A special feature on the Keter Easy Grow Patio Garden is it’s watering system. It includes an elevated bottom with a reservoir to prevent root rot. This also will prevent water from dripping on to your deck, patio or balcony. It also has a water gauge which will indicate when your plants need additional moisture.
Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Beds
Square and Hexagon Shaped Steel Garden Planters
Hexagon Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Planter
Square Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Planter
These galvanized steel raised garden beds are more stable than wood or plastic beds. Everything is included to assemble the raised garden frame. Then all you have to do is place the kit on the ground, add soil and watch your vegetables or flowers grow.
The hexagon shape measures 40″ long (from corner to corner) by 36″ wide (from straight edge to straight edge). The square shape is 22″ square. Both shapes are 16″ tall.
Both models come with a one year guarantee.
Galvanized Steel Round Raised Garden Bed
Galvanized Steel Round Raised Garden Bed
It is really simple to create a planting bed just about anywhere with this galvanized steel garden bed because it installs directly into the soil without a garden base.
- Corrugated, galvanized steel construction stands up to all kinds of weather
- Round, 12″ deep has a modular design with 4 0.8 mm-thick corner panels
- Holds up to 16 cubic feet of soil
- Can also be used as a tree ring for landscaping
- Corner panels screw together for easy assembly (screws included)
- Assembled dimensions: 48″ diameter x 12″ high
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