Top Material - Advanced Engineering
We launched our innovative garden beds to the public in 2012, introducing the first metal garden beds available in the USA. With many thousands of installations nationwide, the first of our garden beds shipped continue to thrive today, showcasing their durability and engineering. Our proprietary 3-rung support system is designed to handle the full weight of soil and vegetation, offering unmatched stability. Unlike other beds, which may have only one or no support rods at the extensions, our system is meticulously engineered to withstand the heavy pressure at critical points, proving itself time and again as a reliable choice.
Constructed with 26-gauge sidewalls and 18-gauge corners, all securely fastened with heavy-duty nuts and bolts, these beds are built to last. The corner brackets are firmly connected to the support rungs at each modular section, ensuring long-term stability. Without these sectional corner brackets at the rungs, other systems can’t maintain their integrity over time, making our support system essential for long and wide garden beds.
Our metal garden beds have stood the test of time, enduring extreme weather conditions including winter storms, tropical storms, and hurricanes without damage. After Hurricane Laura, one of our customers shared, "FYI my two metal garden beds just survived a hit from Laura. They didn't move and had no damage. I can't say that about the rest of my house."
Galvanized steel is not only incredibly strong but also safe and fully recyclable. Approved by the FDA for food-related uses, it’s a non-toxic and environmentally friendly material. Our Rustic and Sage Series feature a non-toxic, non-volatile powder coating over the galvanized steel, ensuring both safety and sustainability without the use of paint.
Cedar, pine, and plywood are common materials for garden beds, but we've heard from many customers frustrated by their wooden beds rotting over time. After switching to our galvanized steel beds, they’ve enjoyed years of reliable strength and durability. Unlike wood, which inevitably rots, galvanized steel stands strong against soil, water, and roots.
Aluzinc®, Galvalume®, and Zn-Al-Mg Steel® are all trade names for the same material, known in the USA as Galvalume®. Experts advise against using this material in garden beds where it comes into contact with soil, warning of "rapid corrosion" in areas buried in soil. Galvanized steel, however, is designed for wet-soil applications, such as water troughs, grain silos, and culvert pipes, making it the superior choice for long-lasting garden beds. It’s built to endure in wet soil environments. For further assurance, reach out to a metal supplier and ask if it’s safe to place wet soil against Galvalume® panels. They’ll tell you that Galvalume® excels in roofing, but galvanized steel is far better suited for garden beds, which are constantly exposed to wet soil.
Plastic garden beds are prone to bending and cracking under the weight of soil, water, and roots. Vinyl shares similar issues, with additional concerns about composition and the flexibility of its planks, leading to warping and cracks over time. In contrast, galvanized steel is specifically engineered to handle the full weight of vegetation and soil, ensuring long-lasting durability and stability.
Research indicates that soil in galvanized steel garden beds maintains a more consistent and ideal temperature compared to beds made of concrete, cinder blocks, or stone. Stone materials tend to absorb heat from the sun during the day and retain it into the evening, raising soil temperatures. Galvanized steel, on the other hand, has a higher albedo, reflecting heat rather than absorbing it (search "albedo" for more information). Studies have also highlighted additional benefits of using galvanized steel in gardening, including enhanced fruit blush color and sweetness, more even fruit maturity, better fruit set and return flowering, increased fruit size, and higher overall yields.