Raised Garden Beds & Potting Tables

Raised Garden Beds and Potting Tables for Your Garden, Patio or Balcony

Grow your own vegetables, herbs, salads and fruit with a practical raised garden bed or potting table. Raised beds make gardening more comfortable by bringing the growing area to a convenient working height and are suitable for gardens, patios and, depending on size and weight, balconies.

At Intergard you will find a selection of raised garden beds and growing accessories designed to help you create your own productive garden. They are ideal if you would like to grow fresh vegetables and herbs but have limited outdoor space.

A raised vegetable bed allows you to organise different crops efficiently within a relatively small area. Depending on the design, vegetables, herbs, salads and fruit can be separated into individual growing sections, making it easier to plan and maintain your kitchen garden.

Why Choose a Raised Garden Bed?

Comfortable working height: reduces the need to bend down when sowing, planting, tending and harvesting
Space-saving: suitable for gardens, patios and smaller outdoor spaces
Ideal for vegetables and herbs: grow fresh produce close to your home
Organised growing: separate different crops into individual sections
Great for families: an enjoyable way to introduce children to growing their own food
Choice of sizes: select a raised bed to suit your available space
Natural appearance: wooden models blend beautifully into the garden
Easy assembly: many models are supplied as straightforward self-assembly kits

Raised Bed, Vegetable Garden Box or Potting Table?

The best option depends on the space available, the plants you want to grow and your preferred working height.

A vegetable garden box is an excellent choice for growing vegetables, herbs, salads and strawberries in a compact area. It allows you to create a productive kitchen garden without needing a traditional vegetable plot.

If you want to divide your growing area into clearly defined sections, consider square foot gardening. This method divides the growing area into smaller sections, making it easy to grow several different crops side by side.

If you are mainly looking for decorative planting solutions for flowers and ornamental plants, explore our complete range of outdoor planters.

What Is a Raised Garden Bed?

A raised garden bed is a defined growing area positioned above normal ground level and filled with soil or a suitable growing medium. Raising the planting area makes sowing, planting, weeding and harvesting more comfortable than working directly at ground level.

Depending on its size and depth, a raised bed can be used for vegetables, salads, herbs, strawberries, edible flowers and many other plants. This makes raised beds particularly useful for creating a productive growing area where garden space is limited.

Another important advantage is greater control over the soil used for your plants. Rather than relying entirely on the existing garden soil, you can fill the bed with a growing medium suited to the crops you intend to grow.

Wooden Raised Garden Beds

A wooden raised garden bed has a warm, natural appearance that fits comfortably into both traditional and contemporary gardens. Wood also combines well with other garden materials and planting schemes.

Different types of timber and treatments may be used depending on the individual product. Always check the relevant product specification for the exact timber type, dimensions, treatment and other characteristics of the raised bed you are considering.

For additional planting options, Intergard also offers a wide selection of wooden planters.

Raised Beds for Growing Vegetables

A raised vegetable bed is ideal for creating a compact kitchen garden. Depending on the available depth and growing space, you can grow a wide variety of vegetables and edible plants.

Suitable crops can include:

lettuce and salad leaves
radishes
spinach
Swiss chard
onions
strawberries
herbs
compact tomato varieties
edible flowers
other compact vegetable varieties

When planning your raised bed, consider the mature height of each plant, root depth, spacing and sunlight requirements. Taller plants should ideally be positioned where they will not permanently shade smaller crops.

For a simple and organised solution, take a look at our vegetable garden boxes.

Square Foot Gardening in a Raised Bed

Square foot gardening is particularly useful when you want to grow several different crops within a limited area.

The growing surface is divided into smaller sections, with each section allocated to a particular vegetable, herb or other plant. This makes planting schemes easy to understand and helps you use the available space efficiently.

It is also a fun way to introduce children to gardening, as individual sections can be assigned to different crops and followed from seed to harvest.

Raised Herb Gardens

Raised beds are also excellent for creating a herb garden. Parsley, chives, basil, thyme, mint and many other culinary herbs can be grown within easy reach of the kitchen.

Remember that different herbs have different growing requirements. Mediterranean herbs such as thyme generally prefer sunnier positions and well-drained soil, whereas other herbs may require more moisture.

Dividing a raised bed into separate sections can make it easier to accommodate these different requirements.

Raised Garden Beds for Patios and Balconies

You do not necessarily need a large garden to grow your own food. A compact raised planter can be an excellent addition to a patio, courtyard or other smaller outdoor area.

Some smaller models may also be suitable for balconies. However, always check the permitted load of the balcony before installing a filled planter. The combined weight of the planter, soil, water and plants can be considerable.

For smaller spaces, you can also explore our balcony planters.

What Is a Potting Table?

A potting table provides a raised working surface for sowing seeds, potting plants, transplanting seedlings and carrying out everyday gardening tasks. It can make these jobs considerably more comfortable because you do not have to work at ground level.

Depending on the design, a potting table may include a worktop, storage space or planting areas. This provides a convenient place for pots, compost, tools and other gardening accessories.

Potting tables are particularly useful on patios, in garden work areas and alongside a greenhouse.

Combine Raised Beds with a Greenhouse

If you enjoy growing your own vegetables and plants, consider combining your raised beds and potting tables with a greenhouse.

A greenhouse provides additional protection from certain weather conditions and can help extend the growing season for suitable crops. Raised beds and potting tables complement the greenhouse by providing organised areas for sowing, growing and tending plants.

For smaller gardens, take a look at our hobby greenhouses. Where space is limited, a wall greenhouse can also be a practical solution.

How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed

The best way to fill a raised bed depends on its depth, construction and the plants you intend to grow. Deeper raised beds can often be built up using different layers before the final growing medium is added.

For shallower vegetable planters, a good-quality growing medium suitable for vegetables and herbs may be sufficient. Whatever system you choose, good drainage is important to prevent the roots from remaining permanently waterlogged.

How to Set Up and Plant a Raised Garden Bed

Choose the location: select a stable, level position with enough sunlight for the plants you intend to grow.
Prepare the base: make sure the raised bed can stand securely and level.
Assemble the raised bed: follow the assembly instructions supplied with your chosen model.
Prepare the interior: fit any internal liner or protective layer specified for the product.
Fill the bed: use a filling method and growing medium suitable for the depth of the bed and your chosen crops.
Plan your planting: consider spacing, mature plant height and sunlight requirements.
Sow or plant: distribute your vegetables and herbs across the available growing area.
Water thoroughly: water newly planted crops carefully after planting.
Maintain regularly: check soil moisture, plant development and nutrient requirements throughout the growing season.

How Often Should You Water a Raised Bed?

Soil in a raised garden bed can dry out more quickly than soil in the ground, particularly during warm, sunny or windy weather. Check the moisture level regularly rather than relying on a fixed watering schedule.

Where possible, water around the base of the plants and adjust the amount according to the weather, crop type, size of the bed and soil conditions. Avoid both prolonged drought and excessive waterlogging.

Maintaining a Wooden Raised Bed

Like other timber products used outdoors, a wooden raised bed is exposed to sunlight, rain and changing levels of humidity. The appearance and colour of the timber can therefore change naturally over time.

Good drainage and avoiding unnecessary standing water around the timber can help maintain the structure. Depending on the timber species and its original treatment, a suitable wood-care product may also be used.

If you are growing edible plants, always make sure that any treatment used is suitable for the intended application.

Raised Garden Bed or Traditional Planter?

A raised garden bed is primarily designed to create an accessible growing area for vegetables, herbs and other crops. A traditional outdoor planter is often used more for ornamental flowers, shrubs and decorative planting.

If you are looking for a premium timber option, you can also compare our hardwood planters.

Frequently Asked Questions About Raised Garden Beds

What can I grow in a raised garden bed?

You can grow many types of vegetables, herbs, salads, strawberries and flowers. The best choices depend on the depth and size of the bed, the season and the amount of sunlight available.

Can I put a raised garden bed on a balcony?

Some compact models may be suitable for balconies. Always check the balcony's permitted load first, as the combined weight of the planter, wet soil, water and plants can be substantial.

What are the advantages of a raised garden bed?

A raised bed provides a clearly defined growing area at a more comfortable working height. It also allows you to select the growing medium and organise different crops efficiently.

What soil should I use in a raised bed?

Choose soil or compost suitable for the plants you intend to grow. Deeper raised beds may use a layered filling system, whereas smaller vegetable planters can often be filled with a suitable quality growing medium.

Does a raised bed need full sun?

Many vegetables and herbs perform best in a sunny position, although some crops tolerate partial shade. Choose the location according to the requirements of the plants you intend to grow.

How often should I water a raised bed?

There is no single watering schedule suitable for every raised bed. Check the soil regularly and adjust watering according to the weather, plants, location and size of the container.

What is the difference between a raised bed and a potting table?

A raised bed is primarily a growing area, whereas a potting table is mainly a comfortable working surface for sowing, potting and tending plants. Some designs can combine elements of both.

Can I assemble a raised garden bed myself?

Yes. Many raised beds are supplied as self-assembly kits and can be put together using normal household or garden tools by following the supplied instructions.

Can I combine a raised bed with a greenhouse?

Yes. Raised beds and greenhouses work well together. A greenhouse provides additional protection for suitable crops, while raised beds and potting tables provide practical areas for growing and maintaining plants.

Buy Raised Garden Beds and Potting Tables at Intergard

Would you like to buy a raised garden bed, vegetable garden box or potting table for growing your own vegetables and herbs? Intergard offers practical solutions for gardens, patios and smaller outdoor spaces.

Choose the dimensions and design according to the available space, your preferred working height and the plants you would like to grow.

Explore our raised garden beds, vegetable garden boxes and greenhouses to create your own productive growing area.

Raised Garden Beds for Trade and Resellers

Intergard also supplies resellers, garden centres and other professional customers. For larger quantities, pallet orders or project enquiries, please contact us for a tailored quotation.

You can complement your range with our outdoor planters, hardwood planters and greenhouses.