Raised beds with rustic wood in a garden in the Bronx, New York. What are other ideas for garden beds?
Repurposed Bathtubs 
Turn vintage clawfoot tubs into charming raised planters — drainage-ready and full of character.
Stone Spiral Beds 
Great for herbs! A spiral built from rocks or bricks creates microclimates and a beautiful visual flow.
Woven Wattle Beds 
Rustic and earthy — weave flexible branches around stakes to form an old-world border.
Tiered Wooden Steps 
Stack wooden frames in pyramid fashion to maximize space and give your veggies a throne!
Drawer Gardens 
Old dresser drawers filled with soil and stacked creatively — perfect for shallow-rooted flowers.
Gabion Beds 
Wire cages filled with rocks create modern, industrial-style raised beds with strong presence.
Log Cabin Corners 
Stack logs like a mini cabin frame — grounding, rustic, and so soulfully rooted in nature.
Colorful Painted Pallet Beds 
Recycle pallets into raised beds, and add a pop of joy with bold, bright colors or patterns.
Metal Water Troughs 
Farmhouse chic! Great depth for roots, and a polished silver look that ages gracefully.
Storybook Shapes 
Heart-shaped, crescent moon, labyrinthine beds — shapes with symbolism add a sacred touch to your space.
Your garden can be a mirror of your inner landscape — playful, intentional, wild, or wise. Let it tell a story. Let it hold you.