Upgrade 2.0 Highlights
Package List
Assembly time:35 min
Rod Material: Aluminum alloy
Upgrade 2.0 Weight: 36.46 lb
Panel thickness: 0.6mm
Screw Material: Stainless steel
Panel Material: Zn-Al-Mg steel(rustless)
Configurations
Durable
High-quality Zn-Al-Mg alloy material, uniquely added Mg element, better than galvanized panel, acid/alkaline corrosion resistance, up to 20 years of service life.
Easy to Assemble and Clean
- Ease of assemble for all ages
- Modular panels
- Shape and size can be easily adjusted
- Smooth metal panel, easy to clean, no mold.
Safety First
- Paints: Our Zn-Al-Mg raised garden beds has adopted AkzoNobel sustainable special paint(also obtained USDA certification) developed for animal husbandry and planting, which will not penetrate into soil.
- No Soil Contamination: The elements contained in the metal sheet, Zn, Al, Mg, Fe, C, are all necessary trace elements for plants and human bodies, and even if they pass into the soil, they will not cause soil pollution.
- No Sharp: Rounded corner design and thick rubber safety edge, provides extra protection and is very friendly to the elderly, children and pets to avoid accidental injury.
Friendly To Earth
Traditional wooden raised garden beds aren’t always a sustainable option. A research showed that roughly 15.3 billion trees are cut down each year, and logging is a big part of that. Purchasing Metal raised beds might be an environmentally conscious decision.
- Assembly time: 15min
- Screw Material: Stainless steel
- Panel thickness: 0.6mm
- Rod Material: Aluminum alloy
Why Us?
I have been working to get myself back into gardening. I setup some wood planters and pots last year, and was not going to do any in ground gardening due to the many animals that borough in my small property. This year, I decided to look at setting up some raised beds, after watching many of the gardening channels on YouTube (its like crack for the brain...). Many of the channels talked about various vendors that manufacturer and sell the raised bed units. I was about to purchase one 2'x8'x17" from a competing company but I stopped and did more research. I found Vegega and for the price of one competing unit, I was able to purchase two from Vegega. I am sure the quality of the competing manufacturer was very good (at least I would hope so for the price they were charging).
After researching for a week or so (reading about the materials, other reviews, etc.) I pulled the trigger and did purchase two raised bed units (2'x8'x17") in the olive green color (that closely matched the siding of my home). I also wanted my beds to be very rigid and strong. With my purchase, it was easy to also order extra 2' strengthening bar, to make the unit as rigid as I wanted.
The units arrived about two weeks after ordering and I put them together. I was very impressed by the inside coating, paint, the metal (these were by far better than what my local big box stores had to sell at a far better price) and the stainless steel nuts and bolts. I was able to put one of the beds together in about 1.5 hours, so it was fairly simple and I was not in any hurry.
In my planning to put the units outside (I have my garden in my front yard, since my backyard it very small and is shaded by trees and the house), I followed the advice of many of the garden YouTubers.
1. I used chicken wire fence to create a protective barrier at the bottom of the beds. I secured that with landscaping staples. 2. I used cardboard to line the bottom of the beds, as a weed/grass barrier. 3. I filled the bottom of the beds with split oak logs I had. 4. I used some bagged topsoil to fill on top of the split logs. 5. I added a layer of seedless and non-pesticide hay. 6. I added a layer of composted cow manure (broken down and non-stink). 7. I added a layer of Peat Moss. 8. I then used a decent brand of bagged garden soil filled the beds almost to the top. 9. I added a final layer of best bagged top soil I could find (Yes, I know there are better sources, but I had no idea how much I needed for this project, so I went with bagged dirt) and I worked in some organic general purpose garden fertilizer. 10. I then watered down both beds to allow for settling. I will let the beds sit for a few days (have a rain storm on the way this week as well), so I will see if I need to add any more soil to the beds. No claims on any kind of success with the process, but its what I tried with the raised beds.
I have not planted yet (one more week to go), but I have many seedlings and seeds ready to go and will be planting all of my garden areas (these new beds, planters, pots, and fabric pots). I am very excited to see how this year's garden produces and continue to learn and grow my green thumb skills. These Vegega raised beds will be around for years to come and they do look nice in the year.
As a side note, I did have to work with Vegega customer service twice. Both instances were for additional orders of the 2' strengthening bar sets you can order from their website. Both times, it was CARRIER handling as they busted the packaging (both times) and one or all of the bars were lost in transit. The carrier dropped off literally empty and crushed packages to my door! Both times I reached out to Vegega Customer Service and explained the issue and provided pictures of the packaging. They responded within 24 hours and a day later, I had new bar sets sent out with tracking information. I was very impressed with their response time and how quickly they reshipped the product to me.
At this point, I am very happy to recommend the Vegega raised bed products. I found them to be a great balance of price vs. quality. I will absolutely purchase more beds in the future and look forward to many years of use for the units I currently have. Have fun gardening!
I originally ordered the Reseda Green but didn't want to wait 3 weeks to restock so I changed my order to Oyster White. I absolutely LOVE this color. It is almost like a really light beige/off white color. Beautiful color. Can't explain it enough.I bought 2 to replace my old cheap metal ones and I know I made a great investment. Watch Wildflorian.com on youtube on a quick easy way to take down your old metal beds and put this one in its place. Only took 1/2 hour!!!!! Nora, from Customer Service responded very quickly to my emails. The down fall that I have with this company is that they are only available M-F from 9PM to 10:30PM.
This was a birthday gift for my son, he loved it!
Wish I had gotten them sooner and wanting to get some more when I can afford it.
We have 6 of these raised beds total, 2’x8’ 17” tall. So far so good, well built down to to the top protective strip.
FAQ
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For example, '6-in-1' means there are six possible configurations for metal garden beds. You can assemble six different shapes using the included corner and side panels. With these panels, you can unleash your creativity to build raised beds of various sizes and shapes.
VEGEGA is one of the few manufacturers that construct metal raised garden beds from Zn-Al-Mg steel (Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium). Metal garden beds made from this material can last up to 20 years.
Decomposing galvanized steel garden beds with a Zn-Al-Mg Steel alloy coating requires a very high level of acidity.
The neutral soil in which the crops are grown will not have any effect on the coating. Neither the metal nor the coating itself will leach any harmful substances into the soil.
No, the beds don't have bottoms. This design allows excess water to drain, preventing root rot, and also permits worms to access the bed.
By using bottomless beds, you enable plant roots to reach the nutrients below the ground.
No, they won't. This is thanks to the excellent reflectivity of the galvanized steel, which prevents most of the heat from entering the soil.
As a result, the soil inside the bed can rapidly absorb and dissipate heat from the steel edges. Our elevated garden beds excel at maintaining a consistent and cool soil temperature.
VEGEGA uses extra strength 0.6mm thick Zn-Al-Mg coated sheets. This heavy-duty material is robust enough to support soil for decades and has a lifespan of 4-7 times longer than wooden or plastic beds.
The metal garden bed doesn't require any extra maintenance in the winter and can withstand temperatures as low as -76°F.
No, Vegega metal garden beds do not come with, nor do they require, a bottom. This design ensures better drainage and air permeability.
Yes, it's possible. We recommend using a 17-inch or taller metal garden bed, which provides ample soil depth for plant roots to grow freely and ensures efficient drainage.
For shorter garden beds, you can consider using landscaping fabric to minimize soil run-off when watering.
To demonstrate that our metal garden beds won't harm plant roots in hot summer conditions, we invited internet celebrities and customers to conduct a test and create a video. You can watch the test video by clicking here, and read the accompanying article.
While the paint surface helps prevent rust, the primary rust prevention layer is the Zn-Al-Mg plating layer beneath the paint. Even if the paint gets scratched, it maintains high rust resistance.
Yes, you can start a raised garden bed almost anywhere, whether it's on concrete or in a corner of your garden. Just make sure it's located in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight.
Additionally, you can enhance drainage by placing the outer packing carton at the bottom of the raised garden bed.
Yes, you can do this, especially in 32-inch tall garden beds or in areas of the yard with poor drainage. Placing crushed rock or pea gravel at the bottom of a raised bed can effectively improve drainage and air circulation.
Since soil tends to settle and become compacted over time, having rock at the bottom of the bed provides space for excess water to drain away from plant roots.
It depends on the size and shapes you select, and specific instructions may be found in the configuration section of each product page
Landscape fabric is not a necessity. For 8 inches of metal garden beds, it can minimize soil erosion when watering.
Higher beds, like 11, 17, and 32-inch beds, do not have these worries due to the varying height structures. But if you want to keep your place clear or control weeds, that is an option.
Absolutely, you can! This technique is particularly beneficial for garden beds that are 32 inches tall or when dealing with poor drainage areas of your yard.
Placing crushed rock or pea gravel at the bottom of your raised bed is a smart strategy. It enhances drainage and promotes better air circulation.
Given that soil tends to settle and compact over time, this layer of rock at the bed's bottom ensures that excess water can effectively drain away from your plants' roots.
1. Inside the bed.
2. As illustrated in the pictures.
We recommend layering your garden bed with cardboard, branches, and wood chips at the bottom, composting kitchen waste in the middle, and topping it off with fluffy soil for optimal drainage, nutrients, and cost savings.
It's also safe to use our metal raised beds without rubber edging. We've already ensured they're not sharp to the touch by rounding their edges during manufacturing.
Adding rubber edging not only enhances safety but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of the metal raised beds. Therefore, we recommend installing rubber strips.
Since metal raised garden beds are relatively heavy, some damage may be caused during transportation. For example, impacts may lead to bending in the corners. Although we take great care to package our garden beds before shipping, occasional damage may still occur.
If you open the shipping box and find that the garden bed is damaged or crushed, please retain the shipping box, take photographs of the damaged areas, and send them to our customer service email at support@vegega.com.
Upon receiving your email, we will assist you in dealing with the issues. If the damage is serious, we will provide a free return or exchange service.
If the return is not due to product issues, such as damage, incorrect items, or missing accessories, but rather for personal reasons, we will accept returns as long as the buyer keeps the original packaging undamaged and it does not affect the resale of the product.
To initiate a return, please contact our customer service at support@vegega.com for return instructions. We will provide you with a return address.
Kindly note that the buyer is responsible for the return shipping charges. Once you've shipped the item back, please provide us with the tracking number. Upon receiving the return, we will issue a full refund.
In the United States (excluding Hawaii and Alaska), all products are free shipping. We can also ship to other countries around the world, but there is an additional shipping charge. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service for a shipping quote.
In the United States (excluding Hawaii and Alaska), in-stock products typically arrive within 5 days. For pre-order products, they will be shipped according to the specified time on the product page and delivered within 5 working days after shipment.
You can contact us in four ways:
1. Email: This is our email address: support@vegega.com. We will respond to your email within 24 hours on working days, excluding weekends and holidays.
2. Call: This is our customer support phone number: +1 347-462-0771. We are available from 21:00 to 22:30 Eastern Time on weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays.
3. Online Message: You can leave us a message on our website. A round contact button is located on the right side of every page. If our customer service staff is online, we will reply to your question promptly; if not, we will reply via email within 24 hours on weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays.
4. Social Media: We have official accounts on Instagram and Facebook. You can follow us and send us a message there. We will provide a quick response on weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays.
Some products may require shipment from the factory, which may take up to ten days for preparation and handover to UPS or FedEx.
During this period, tracking numbers are unavailable. If you have questions about the shipment process, please contact our customer service.