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Mark T. Skeen
2025-08-27 10:57:55
We researched materials for our raised beds for a very long time. My wife had a vision for her vegetable garden and was incredibly disappointed when we finally decided her first choice material of cedar was going to be just too expensive. We thought galvanized would be our next option but she really didn't want the look of the steel so we opted for the black. We saved (literally)hundreds by going with these black galvanized beds and we were both pleasantly surprised and impressed with the entire experience. While waiting for the order we spent a lot of time watching youtube videos about "mistakes" and the "hassles" of putting together galvanized beds, and honestly, made ourselves anxious for no reason.Putting these beds tother IS time-consuming but NOT hard. The larger 4X8 beds are easier with two people (just because of the number of screws and bolts you have to use and lining up the longer side pieces) but my wife actually did the 4X4 beds herself in under an hour each.So don't let the videos or other negative experiences scare you off. That said here are some tips I'd advise:Most importantly- the flatter your surface the better the beds are going to sit and look. We did a lot of leveling before placing the beds and you can clearly see where we did a better job than not. (I would also advise putting these beds together on a flat hard surface such as a patio, driveway, etc, then placing them where you want. It just makes lining up the pieces SO much easier)Here's what I learned from other reviewer's experiences that are worth paying attention to: the reviewer "runtails" gave great advice in saying "it is important although not immediately obvious, that the four corner pieces are oriented so the holes for the stability poles are all down" and I would not have even noticed that had I not read that review first (and probably would have ended up having to take apart and put back together pieces)I also read a few reviews talking about receiving damaged products or the material "scratching" easily. Fortunately, we received all 4 of our beds in perfect condition and because I had read about the scratching, we were very careful in handling the pieces so they didn't scratch. We even kept the plastic coating lining the pieces until they were assembled and placed and I think this helped.We purchase 4 beds for about what it was going to cost us to build 2 cedar beds and I am thrilled with how it turned out. Not only would I not hesitate to recommend these beds, but we'll also be ordering more beds next season to add. They work well and are esthetically beautiful and I can't wait to get the paths mulched and the area fenced in. As my wife noted, "this is going to look even better than I envisioned!"
Customer
2025-08-25 20:52:12
Pro's - Nice large Raise Bed. Three Re-enforcement straps which aids to the sturdiness of the bed. Very attractive color options. A couple of extra wing nuts and bolts are included which is good as I encountered a couple with bad treads.Con's- The estimate for assembly time is greatly under estimated. The instructions do not highlight the fact there is top and a bottom the the corner pieces. The bottom has a hole for a wire stakes so you have to make sure both are in the same side. The bolts and wing nuts are shrink sealed a sheet which prevents loss in shipping which is good however; when you open the package about half of them drop out and the remaining have to be manually removed from the shrink wrap and this does take awhile. The instructions say all you need is a scissors and a screw driver. I would recommend an electric drill with a philips head as using the drill cut my time tightening the bolts by 60%.I wasn't pleased they used FedEx to deliver the package as they delivered to the wrong address down the street from me and I had to take my pickup to retrieve the packages. Other than that is it an excellent product.
Lilith
2025-06-07 11:47:45
Pros:- Works as expected- Easy to put together- I got all the parts I needed (others report that they did not)- 2 feet deep- Cheaper than the other ones with this depth- About the same price as DIY but no need for a truckCons:- The support bars were not the same as in the instruction manual- Pretty flimsy, I am not sure about its longevity- Prop 65 Warning (Although its a bit over used nowadays still concerning)- Paint scratches super easilyMine is currently working as expected, but I have only had it for a few days and have yet to fill it completely. Only threw in some fallen branches and grass cuttings. It went together really quickly.I wouldn't rest anything heavy on it, like bags of soil. I suspect it will bend it. The cross braces were a different shape entirely than in the instructions. I had to bend them so they would fit. They were easy to bend with my hands which begs the question of how useful they are.I compared the prices of these to a lot of other ones. I wanted a 1.5 to 2 feet of depth. I also tried to compare them to a DIY version. I think I got this for $160 and the DIY in my area would have been $119. I didn't have a truck and no rentals near me so I went with this one. The color is much better looking than a DIY one would look, but the paint scratches super easy. I probably could have painted a DIY one as well. If you are able, I would go with a DIY one so its a bit more sturdy.I will being buying a few more of these, if they don't break in the next few weeks.
Barbara F
2025-04-27 15:25:50
This is a very nice garden bed. It’s sturdy and after 10 months it still looks like the day I set it up. It’s spacious and high enough you don’t strain your back gardening.If I expand my garden I will not hesitate buying another one. I’m extremely happy with this purchase!
kevin
2025-03-08 11:16:56
Assembly went fast when we teamed up on them. no sharp edges, might not even use the trim. no bulging,, Pretty sure these will last years.
Renay Laberge
2024-12-31 12:21:26
Le vendeur est réactif au message et offre un service après-vente 5 étoiles. Je recommande sans hésitation.
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