Are Metal Raised Beds the Future of Gardening?

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Metal modular raised garden beds are more popular than ever. They are easy to assemble, have flexible designs, have a very long life, and can be delivered to your front door, among other benefits. With many reasons to use them, Gardener Scott wonders if they may be the future of gardening for raised bed gardeners. (Video #365)
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@happy2cya70 2 жыл бұрын

Sure wish these were more affordable for us regular ol folks.

@jaytoney3007 2 жыл бұрын

Here where I live in Telladaga County Alabama, the ground is red clay and as hard as a rock. Good luck digging in it to amend the soil. It can be done with a pick axe and a lot of hard labor, but a jack hammer wouild be easier, and easier still, a backhoe-not kidding, power tools are essential, the more powerful, the better. A raised bed makes more sense, and they have the advantage of being higher off the ground, and practically weed free, but I did have a recent problem with a vole eating my onions. It became brseakfast for a hungry cat before I could determine whether or not coffee grounds would drive it away. The raised beds I purchasaed are aluminum/zinc coated, and will probably last 75 years or longer, so they will more than pay for themselves with lower maintenance costs, especially if you depriciate the cost over the number of years of service-going on two years now.

@gwendyrose8905 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever decide to move/adjust these beds in the future, I've seen others recommend putting down hardware cloth to help keep burring critters out. I'd leave an inch or two of the "cloth" to go up the sides of the beds to help keep it in place. Kevin over at Epic Gardening is also working on a drip irrigation system for this style of bed. It ill be interesting to see how he puts those together. :)

@eversolooney 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm sorry. I keep getting distracted by the doggo. Such a curious cutie! Husband and I bought a similar system and putting it together was insanely easy. Looking forward to growing in it this year :)

@garden_geek 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been growing in the birdies raised beds for a few years - they’re just like the ones you have. No warping, no leaning, no bowing and no decaying. They look as good as the day I built them. I even took one apart and reconfigured it after a year and you can’t tell at all. I love that I don’t have to rebuild my garden beds every few years, and I think these make my garden look neat and tidy.

@tennesseenana4838 2 жыл бұрын

My raised garden beds consist of food safe 18-gallon storage totes ($7 at Walmart), sat on bricks, concrete blocks, a chair or table etc. You can get them in many different sizes; however, these are small enough for me to handle, portable and don't take a month's income spent on soil to fill them. It's amazing how much food I am growing in them this year. Plus, they last for many years.

@Chip_Gardener Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@MissBetsyLu 8 ай бұрын

What!!!!! No pics?!?!?!!?!!?? Blessings all

@TheSamba37 2 жыл бұрын

I, too, will be making the switch to coated metal beds for my future beds. I have enough wooden beds to get myself along for a while, but I can no longer justify the time or money I spend to make a wooden bed that isn't going to last.

@murlthomas2243 2 жыл бұрын

I retired last year. I had looked forward to being able to garden in my golden years, but had not counted on joint problems. I will get to have a few years of gardening thanks to these raised bed systems, and I’m grateful for each year I can spend at it.

@virginiamccartney7518 5 ай бұрын

I'd put up sheet metal in a wooden frame. Ours is U shaped & 5' wide on sides & end - easy reach zero bending. Birdies & others too $$.

@brianseybert2189 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely an option, I like these over other beds of this type because they do give you choices on your finished bed. Me personally, going to try direct soil gardens next year. Was planning on this year, but I used inorganic fertilizers on the straw bales last year where my garden space remains. This year is a bunch of extra large grow bags. Spent a lot of time and energy filling these suckers so I will use this soil from the grow bags for next years in ground beds. Wish I knew about these beds 3 years ago when I constructed my first raised bed. It is 18' by 42" and 32" deep. I dug down 2' for a hügelkultur bed, and used some of the native soil to fill it. This bed has been so versatile, I made a cold frame on one half and the other half I have a roll up "green house" I use to harden things off in the spring. I call it my "Big Box Bed" I know one thing for sure, I would not be able to make such a bed today, Too old and sore. Another great video Gardener Scott. Missed my first live stream Monday, the weather switched and had way too much to do. .

@Miwako_vklolita 2 жыл бұрын

i also bought one metal raised bed, 30 inches,few weeks ago but i havent assembled it. i wanted to try no dig garden but i live in florida and i was told it wasnt a good idea. a garden with identical raised beds will look cute too! i got the ivory one, same style :)

@cassie7946 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you got some of this style beds! I’d be interested to hear how you end up liking them compared to being able to sit on your other raised beds.

@SanDiegoCaliforniaUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Raised beds aren't all expensive. Those are the luxury raised beds. If you can build up mounds of dirt, you have a raised bed. Gardening is not limited to your budget. Anyone can garden. Forget about cost and work with what you have.

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@apiecemaker1163 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

The more you cry over what you dont have the more time you lose useing what have. If that made any sense

@SanDiegoCaliforniaUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmt7883 Exactly. It's exactly what said. Forget about cost and work with what you have. Doesn't matter how much money you have; anyone can garden.

@federicoeco9030 2 жыл бұрын

@@SanDiegoCaliforniaUSA I guarden directly on the earth :)

@villagesteader3552 2 жыл бұрын

You can still grow in the ground if raised beds are beyond your means! Sure raised beds are great…I have 4 wooden beds. Lots of buckets and grow bags, also grow things in the ground. I raise a lot of vegetables! Gardener Scott is showing new options! Relax and enjoy! Just grow what you can, where you can! ♥️

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 😁♥️🇩🇰

@Mary-uz2tz 2 жыл бұрын

Planting my potatoes in cardboard boxes this year.

@villagesteader3552 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mary-uz2tz you go girl!🤩

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

@@SunsetGazing thx for saying hvad i like to but cant becos of my dyslexia 😂😇 Can i copy paste it for futher use ? 😇♥️

@simplifygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Scott. You get what you pay for. They will outlast any of the other beds. Brill video

@nickgoldyscreams 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this just to support you, then you blew my world apart. I had NO CLUE there were metal modular beds, even though I'm a single 35yo with ample internet time. My man! I spent TOO many hours breaking skids to make my first 4x4, hit my ankle bone DIRECTLY with a hammer blow, didn't break it. phew. I think I'll trade money for time in my next garden bed excursion.

@suffolkshepherd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was just telling my wife that we need two more raised beds for root crops. We currently have six for potatoes and Sweet Potatoes, and want to grow beets and a few other root crops. We are going to get the 4 x 8s. We will use your code.

@tranthiduyen615 2 жыл бұрын

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@UrbanChickenMomma 2 жыл бұрын

Mala is so cute behind you running around! I’m so frustrated with the weather. So cold this year. Flowers aren’t blooming yet and I can’t plant all the warm weather crops yet. I’m a whole month behind compared to last year. Hoping 50’ nights are coming soon.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm about three weeks behind now. My temps are rising but so is the wind. Almost 50 mph all day today.

@Mastadex 2 жыл бұрын

I, too, hopped on the bandwagon and bought 6 raised beds, all 4x8 ft. It's been tricky installing them on a slope, but they'll outlast me!

@blakeumthun8128 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since I saw Mark's on Self Sufficient Me, I fell in love with these, but not the price tag. Granted, over time, these will outlast almost anything (except concrete) and there are minimal skills required for assembly. I've been building raised bed from wood frames and galvanized sheeting (similar to yours) for the past couple of years and they are doing great. Right now, I'm up to (4) of them, with plans to build 7 total. As well as, pots and grow bags. This year, I found an 11' length of 48" galvanized culvert pipe, FOR FREE. This turned into (5) 26" tall round raised beds. Talk about a great score. There are so many great options for gardening and with a little outside the box thinking, anyone can grow their own food. You seem to have a great understanding of this concept and a wonderful approach/delivery for teaching and sharing your knowledge. Keep up the great work!!!

@virginiamccartney7518 5 ай бұрын

Hubby built a beautiful U shaped metal raised bed for me on an existing 10" raised bed. ❤️ it - 34" high - covers a 10" x 14" area & I'm the envy of my small (pop. 435) town! Can't wait til spring & this 69 yr old let's loose!!

@kennysilver9769 2 жыл бұрын

Too expensive for me in this time of inflation. I just use logs and slabs I already have to border my garden beds. Different strokes for different folks. I am on fixed income and am inventive to spend as little as possible. I have some raised beds built from wood boards I scrounged for free.

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I actually LOVE the modular aspect of these. I was sceptical at first when you held up the box but blown away when I saw 😀

@amandavhb1630 2 жыл бұрын

I love these. Not everyone has woodworking tools, the skills, or help at home. For me, i used raised bed blocks and had wood cut to size at home depot. It worked for me last year but this year I would have bought these. Because btwn current cost of lumber, time, and longevity would be worth it!

@jonathanrich4213 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know if I've ever said it, but your videos are wonderful Scott.

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

♥️ from 🇩🇰

@LLAMA-LLAMA 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think they are. I have two metal modular beds, each by a different brand. The only differences were the Vego is about 2” taller, comes with what seems will be a longer lasting/better quality trim and came with plastic protectant film on both sides as opposed to only the outside with the Birdies. Neither one came with the center support rods that yours had, although you could add those for an additional charge. All in all I love them both and both appear to be long lasting products. Some brands are working on making L shaped options which is also really nice. My Husband said last night that he’s going to build me a raised bed from the remaining seamless/snap together roofing we had left over from our well house. I of course went in to mind blown/what do I plant mode…and then had it mentally planted within a minutes(and yes, I’ve already changed the plan twice🤣). We’ll see how long it lasts compared since it’s treated on both sides, however the top and bottom edges will be exposed. I really do think there’s a reason the metal beds have popped up everywhere (I think Lowe’s even has them online now) and they’ll last quite a long time. These modular beds make it so much easier height-wise, especially if you have any disabilities or just have a hard time bending over and whatnot. They’re also really easy to put together. I think the part that took the longest was just removing the plastic film. Thank you for sharing!

@rachelle1 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for all the negative comments about costs... You get what you pay for and gardening is always an investment. Thanks for the video. Enjoying the videos as a new subscriber. ☺️

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rachelle. Welcome to the channel!

@johndeere-yk6db 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you put out this video. I bought two smaller ones and had the idea that I was stuck with the one size that was advertised. Knew that they would be moveable. Thank you for this video. Put at ease with being able to adjust size.

@TheTermigrot 2 жыл бұрын

Cinder block is 1/2 the price (delivered) for the same 4' x 8' area leaving the rest for soil and amendments. And you get all the little hollows for planting smaller plants or cap them for seating while you tend. Take your time and be careful with moving the blocks about and you have something that a tree could fall on and would be easier and cheaper to repair

@MissBetsyLu 8 ай бұрын

I thought they were cement blocks???? Blessings everyone everywhere

@crabtrap 8 ай бұрын

Cinderblocks are toxic. And a pain to move Also u lose 16" of space per 8" block size. I have used it all. Theseetal beds are best and cheapest

@MissBetsyLu 8 ай бұрын

I'm considering cement blocks for invasive plants. IDK yet. Blessings everyone everywhere and always

@EdimentalGardens 5 ай бұрын

@@MissBetsyLucement blocks won’t contain invasive plants. Unless you plan to line the bottom with cement too

@EdimentalGardens 5 ай бұрын

I like cinder blocks as well for the reasons you mention.

@tammyohlsson7966 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you excited I was to see this! Ordered two. Glad to support you and get two more of these beds! Have one that I love! Blessings!

@CharliePFoogo 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. A bright future ahead for metal raised beds. Thanks for posting.

@dancharak6300 2 жыл бұрын

Love those beds. I purchased mine from Vego. Only plus with them is they give you a rubber piece to put around the top border. I have small kids so that's helpful :) Thanks for sharing Scott!

@MichaelJosephJr934 2 жыл бұрын

Side note when considering height for the viewers: I have 24 & 11 inch beds. The critters "mostly squirrels" don't bother the taller beds. The short beds are getting pummeled. Had I know I would of made them all 24 inches.

@frankbarnwell____ 2 жыл бұрын

Wood costs more over a decade. Concrete blocks, protected metal or plastic, last longer. But depends on how deep you want or need them. 4 inches for many plants. Big root veggies? Maybe containers. I work at a store... But ty GS!

@tambarb8235 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for explaining all the pro's and con's of both raised beds.

@monikas5125 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new garden and I chose metal raised beds and love them

@suffolkshepherd 2 жыл бұрын

They stay cool. I have watched a few video's with test, taking the temp only an inch or two from the inside wall and the temp is normal. Also the coating on these is safe and durable unlike using painted metal roofing.

@matthewbaxter6992 2 жыл бұрын

I just grabbed one 20" tall 2.5' wide 5' long It holds 125L. I payed $110.00 on wayfair. If it lasts ten years it's cheaper than buying cheaper plastic pots every year. Well worth the investment.

@user-xr1wp7kd2y 2 жыл бұрын

Although it's easier for the back because you don't have to bend,I can't say the same for the eyes. I can't stand looking at these metallic tubs. I understand the practical part of course.

@matthewbaxter6992 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-xr1wp7kd2y The one I bought is a metallic copper color. Still a bit of an industrial look but slightly more pleasing to look at over those raw metal tubs for sure.

@Mary-uz2tz 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live your $110 would be more like $500

@gwendyrose8905 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-xr1wp7kd2y Kevin on Epic Gardening had several painted by local artists for a give-away he was doing. Don't know if you are artistic (or know anyone who might be interested in assisting), but painting them might help them look a bit less "metallic." :) Good luck.

@SoundMtn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the advice here. Using a lot of your ideas I made my own version on a sloped landscape with the metal all on the inside of the bed.

@heidiclark6612 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this information on metal modular raised beds. I have wondered how good they really are. I will have ti look into this.

@Lsmith-ly2cm 6 ай бұрын

Wood all the way thank you for the video.

@wendygrant2735 2 жыл бұрын

Very good intel. Thank you so much for sharing all this information.

@thehydrosource 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and very informative Scott! Thanks for all the great videos.

@mudcult 5 ай бұрын

I love how the dog is in so many parts of the video

@Jerry-ko9pi 9 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about doing raised beds and painting the inside with a bed liner. That should last till forever! I'm also thinking about using wire panels of some sort and lining them with cardboard or weed fabric too.

@dwaynewladyka577 2 жыл бұрын

Those are very practical because if someone has limited yard space, those would work well. Cheers, Scott!

@Gkrissy 2 жыл бұрын

Timely Topic. I love your galvanized steel beds that you have made, so creative. I have recently purchased 2 metal raised beds and I've used the hugelkultur method to fill it. I also have a smartpot big bag fabric raised bed to save money and for the longevity.

@marklane1766 2 жыл бұрын

Great & timely video Scott. Always enjoy learning with you. An alternative along the concrete lines is the Durable Greenbeds from Oregon. They use a mix of wood chips & cement mixture to make their garden beds in a variety of shapes sizes and heights. I recently purchased & putting together now. They are a bit pricey but I will never have to replace them.

@cindynielson4231 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! I have seen Scott Head use one of these and have been really thinking about investing in one. TFS👍

@victorblakely6355 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks G Scott.

@justgivemethetruth 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I would be interested in that I did not notice you mentioned was heat. It looks like the metal raised beds would both take in and give off heat faster than a relatively insulated wood raised bad. Have you found that to be true at all? The metal raised bed might hold water a little better, but I would guess not significantly. The price of work is only going to get higher, but then it seems like with the changes we need to combat global warming that everything is going to be more expensive and rarer.

@LeverActionLarry 2 жыл бұрын

I have 8 Vego brand of these beds (4 tall and two 17". So far, so good after one season. I love them. A real PITA to assemble though!

@cammycary4544 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MichaelJosephJr934 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I think the concept is great. But call me old fashioned. I like the lumber look. Especially if you treat the wood yearly. It's about aesthetics for us. Those beds have an industrial look. Maybe as I age I'll consider the shift.

@La_La_La3 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my two wood one (they were 8x4x0.5) this year and also ended 3 new ones with 8x4x1 metal raised beds. I have been wanting to replace the two wood ones for awhile, they were just bad. Hopefully these will last me a long long time.

@Mr_Grimm13 2 жыл бұрын

There is more height options than two. Remember you can bury them down wards. You will need to do that anyway for a Hugelkultur fill, which is more economical. Just sink the bed down to the height wanted, the metal below ground will also help prevent burrowing pests.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the companies offer two sizes.

@ahmadghosheh3104 2 жыл бұрын

My yard is a mix of rocks and hard clay, typical for Missouri soil. I have been using raised beds for 15 years now. You really don't need deep beds either, mine are 6 inches deep before they hit the original soil. Overtime the hard soil will break down and be more supportive for gardening. However, as I am hitting my 65 birthday I am more inclined to use taller beds, It's much easier on my back and knees than the sort ones. These are very practical for me, I can't build nothing, can't cut a piece of wood in straight line if my life depended on it LOL. So I will be looking into this, main attraction is the easy assembly.

@gwendyrose8905 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in central Missouri (on the Osage River) and I COMPLETELY understand your issues! :) We also have the wonderful pleasure on our farm of having shallow bedrock. There are areas where you can't go 3 inches deep before you hit bedrock! We also have a TON of iron deposits in our clay here. Not very helpful to try to garden in. :( But, when we built our raised beds, I planned ahead. I have MS, so I knew that I was going to need "deeper than usual" beds. I made mine 18 inches tall so I could sit on them as I am working. I'm SSOOO glad I did! Good luck with whatever you decide to do in the future. :)

@kjrchannel1480 2 жыл бұрын

I mainly built mine to provide a border and to experiment with Potato growing. Even my in ground garden has distinct sections. They are pressure treated and free lumber sourced. I have a friend who works for the very wasteful home construction industry. Seeing all the metal bed hype. I can now theorize where most of the free firewood on local ad sites has been going to. I think they are nice as an option to regular wood. I looked at the site. It would be helpful to know if the extension kit includes more than one panel, and to say a 2'x2' is just four corner pieces.

@leonwagenaar4479 2 жыл бұрын

I checked today, each extension kit contains 2 x 1.5' panels

@LearningGrace 2 жыл бұрын

Went to the site where you purchased these raised beds. They look like good quality. About a month ago, I purchased some very inexpensive ones from Amazon and had to return them. There were no supports and the sides were so flimsy that walking by it made them fly around. I might get one of these you show in your video. For a seat, I’d made one out of wood that is the perfect height (slightly higher) so you can still sit next to it at least. I bet that would work. Thanks for a great video and very fair review.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of a seat. Thanks!

@zakkrueck2362 Жыл бұрын

hi gardener scott, i have four wooden beds and have recenly purchased several of the 32" high metal beds. one downfall i thought about is that in the summer, the beds are not only metal, but they are thin, which may lead to evaporation and having to water your beds more often.

@michelearmstrong4060 2 жыл бұрын

mine are 28 inches. I used wood branches in the bottom half but putting good raised bed soil is EXPENSIVE!

@jeffzerb7710 2 жыл бұрын

I have the taller one. I don't need a fence to keep the animals out.

@bobnewkirk7003 2 жыл бұрын

The only downside to me is that rounded corner. I plant based on SFG spacing so dealing with a radius would be interesting. that being said, screwing all 4 corners together might make for an excellent raised bed for a small shrub; my blueberries suffer in our alkaline soil, so this would be a good fix. Have you looked into DIY Concrete forms for garden beds? looks like they would check all your boxes save reduced portability, and at $4 a 80lb bag they seem substantially cheaper.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Bob, I'm working on creating some concrete beds and hope to have that video soon.

@jeremybyington 2 жыл бұрын

If you work in those raised beds with a metal tool and scratch through that coating, it will rust through despite what they claim. I wonder if they are galvanized under that coating or if they assume it wasn’t necessary with the coating.

@laurelharrison9304 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@kansasgardener5844 7 ай бұрын

I grow in wood raised beds and I also expected to replace them because of decay. 5 years and so far so good but when I do replace them it will be with galvanized metal. Building them isn't a concern because I have a construction background. The pre fab beds are expensive. In fact I was watching a video on them and thought to myself that the guy that bought all of his beds must have spent thousands of dollars on them. It would cost me around $3000.00 to replace my beds with the pre fab ones. My beds are 12" tall x 4' wide and various lengths. I originally built them so I could do different soil combinations and to be able to sit on them. If I ever win the lottery I will buy pre fab beds. Have we all forgotten that growing your own vegetables is supposed to save us money? I'm afraid so. Food for thought.

@mikegriffin3437 2 жыл бұрын

Metal raised beds also help keep rodents out. They have problems climbing them.

@fulanichild3138 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video about 'planter wall blocks', into which you can slot 1x10 inch boards for an instant raised bed? I obsessed about building raised beds. I either had to invest in tools or hire a handyman. Then a neighbor showed me hers. I picked up the materials and put together three raised beds in about 15 minutes. I now have a thriving garden. Wish I'd known about them years ago. I found them at Lowe's in the paver department.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I have a few videos planned with different bed options and the wall blocks and corner blocks are on my list. That video is coming out soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

@fulanichild3138 2 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Yay! One suggestion---make sure the blocks are perfectly level and stable on the ground and the boards are flush in the grooves before adding dirt. Otherwise the blocks will pull away from the boards with the weight of the dirt, and over time. There is also a hole in the middle of the blocks to add rebar for stability. They are much too heavy to adjust once filled with dirt so I will have to make adjustments and add rebar this winter. Loving my garden! Thanks for your super informative videos.

@shineyrocks390 2 жыл бұрын

Could you build a keyhole bed/beds? Being modular I assume you can. I tried raised beds up here in the Black Hills mountains. I ended up with ice cubes that took longer to thaw. It set me back on planting time. That being said our garden family father South of me I can imagine these would work great. We actually are getting snow tonight. I direct seeded some cold crops yesterday. I'm hoping they will be okay. We have about 17 days until the last expected frost date. June 2 is the last expected frost date. That's never certain.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering that too, and think you should be able to. The coating color is different on the two sides, but it should work.

@racebiketuner 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! As an old fart with wobbly knees, I highly recommend the taller size ;-)

@johnwhitton9977 2 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the Australian birdies beds. BTW I'm from Australia

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have. They are very similar.

@lisbethsalander8921 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I just bought these on sale on Amazon Timber is now too expensive and I already have five of different sizes. Now I know all the options with this kit What size bolts does it take to construct?

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

They come with all the bolts of the right size.

@cynthiascully7860 2 жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott I need your help! This question has nothing to do with this current video but I’m at a loss. I have an infestation of pill bugs in 2 out of 4 of my raised garden beds. I’ve tried putting DE down but they’re crawling right over it. Currently I’m putting orange rind and watermelon rind out there to capture them- throwing the infested fruit into a pond, but how should I actually dispose of them and what else can I do to save my garden?!? I’m desperate before they eat all! Thanks in advance. Cindy. PS I love watching your common sense explanations about all things gardening ❤️

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

You can throw the dead bugs in the trash. If you collect a lot, put them in a plastic bag, put that in the freezer, and then toss it all away or add to compost when they freeze. That's how the students and I did it at the school garden.

@cynthiascully7860 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The rinds were all loaded when I went out to check them last night so tonight I’ll just bag them all and in the trash they will go!

@theredheadco Жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott - thank you for the very informative videos. I've used them over the years to educate my Mom on the difference between gardening in Southern PA vs. out here in the Wild West (I'm just a touch up the road from you in the People's Republic). I've been planning raised beds for home, and have 1 final question re: metal vs. wood - how do you find your perennials doing in the raised metal beds over the winter? Also, would love to talk to you about the Master Gardener program some time. Thanks. Red

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

I have mint and horseradish in metal beds and they come back strong each year.

@theredheadco Жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Well, mint is a weed... ;) ;) Am thinking more of asparagus & other perennials, my concern being the lack of insulation from the winter cold & wind in the metal beds versus the 2"x wooden beds ability to keep the soil from freezing. I am thiiiiisss close to changing my plan for four 4' x 8' x 16" raised beds to metal. I am hoping to join the live chat for the first time briefly this am if my schedule doesn't fill up before then.

@drdawnb 2 жыл бұрын

I love your dog! My dog looks exactly like yours! What kind of dog is it?

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We don't know exactly what she is. There is some Shephard in there, but she's definitely a blend.

@vintagelife5195 2 жыл бұрын

Any data on soil temps? Seems they would get screamin hot in the sun.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I will be monitoring them, but my other metal beds don't heat up, as I show in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmGorKYs8_PZYE.html

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

Well I am off I Hope the ones that add me got what you need 😇 and to rhe rest good Luck 🇩🇰♥️😇 And rember you can take potatos up the ground everday all yeah Even in denmark

@jean-pierreposman7282 2 жыл бұрын

hi Scott ! i dont think they exist in Europe , at least not in Belgium , i went this week and the week before to the farmers-market to buy my soil amendements and plants and i never have seen them . but anyway how are you and how is Lilly ? i dont see her anymore , the last thing i now is in one of youre comments by Scott Haed that you say in the comments that she had a operation too , i hope all is well and ok . now everything is planted exept my graved cucumbers because i have to set-up the trellis . now is only waiting for a better yaer than past yaer , past yaer was nothing at all and everything destroyed because of the floods but maybe you haerdt that in the news . this yaer was extremely dry not a drop af rain sins februari and my plumtree seems to giving up because the laeves turn yellow i called the nursery and they said that this way the tree protecting himself . i give it every day a strong spray of water in the hope my trees make it . i give it a strong spray of water every morning and evening but its forbidden because of the groundwaterlevels are to low , this drought in Europe is never seen before so fingers crossed that everything turn ok . see you soon on monday . succes with youre new beds . jp

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Jean-pierre. Lily is okay but spends most days napping. She has some problems with her paws and it is difficult for her to walk. Thank you for asking.

@aarononeal9830 2 жыл бұрын

Hi have you heard of Ecosia they are a search engine that plants tress

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't. Thanks.

@erikacalabretta9131 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on the fence about metal raised beds. Does the sun make the metal super hot, and does that affect the soil inside?

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

The metal might get hot but the soil remains consistent. I checked temps and made this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmGorKYs8_PZYE.html

@rjhall5712 2 жыл бұрын

Are they available with a bottom ? I for example would have to place them within close proximity to my leach field (septic system) ... while living here in Florida we are in a soil content of mostly sugar sand and fear of contamination

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

These type don't have a bottom, but you can use stock tanks like I did in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eDoJifupzNqY0.html

@rjhall5712 2 жыл бұрын

@The Quilted Gardener ... we are on Sugar Sand ... when clearing our property they dug a hole for the ash pile approximately 6 feet deep or more ... nothing but sand !

@CynthiaWord-iq7in Жыл бұрын

Zinc? I saw a season long comparison show " Growing a Greener World " and the tomatoes growers with 2 or 3 styles noted that zinc lined tubs, poisoned/killed those plants...so how do your modular beds avoid that?

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

These beds have a coating that adds color, but also reduces metal breakdown.

@vancebowles6347 Жыл бұрын

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@drewsenthused6079 2 жыл бұрын

Don't they make a corrugated fiber glass type panel? Wonder how that'd fare.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

Fiberglass is used for some corrugated roofing. I don't know of a company using it for modular beds.

@Atemoya26 6 ай бұрын

Are they more durable than plastic?

@GardenerScott 6 ай бұрын

They won't break down in sunlight like most plastics.

@russellharris5314 2 жыл бұрын

hey Scott, what is your opinion on using plastic raised bed?

@rjhall5712 2 жыл бұрын

Great Question ! how about it @Gardener Scott , your opinion please ... such as livestock watering troughs (made of recyclable plastic)

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the type of plastic. I've seen some plastic bins crack, leak, and break in just a couple years. I haven't used them, but Rubbermaid makes some livestock tanks that could probably be used as a raised bed.

@TheSamba37 2 жыл бұрын

looks like Foreverbeds is running low on or is already out of some sizes :/

@stephanieechols-toon5958 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, How long does it take to assemble?

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

It took me a little more than an hour for the first one.

@stephanieechols-toon5958 2 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Thanks for responding!

@Jenoveryonder 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the desert….that seems like a frying pan to me.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

The metal will get hot but the soil doesn't: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmGorKYs8_PZYE.html

@Mary-uz2tz 2 жыл бұрын

Only if you are wealthy!

@mbion001 2 жыл бұрын

Can here to say this! They are way too expensive.

@patriciamcc1733 2 жыл бұрын

You can get the same effect if you buy the metal corrugated metal from Like Home Depot by 3 cut one in half there you go metal raised bed

@hampusbrokmann8249 2 жыл бұрын

Mary if you add med on msn ill show you how to make som for free and I have way for the dirt you love now that you live where you do. Sorry for the dyslexia

@Mary-uz2tz 2 жыл бұрын

@@hampusbrokmann8249 depends on where you live and access to sheet metal

@Mary-uz2tz 2 жыл бұрын

@@hampusbrokmann8249 I make my own dirt. That is not the problem.