This 8ft Long Metal Raised Garden Bed Just Dropped to $110 at Walmart – I'm Buying it Now to Expand My Flower Patch in Time for Spring

The paint is even 100% eco-friendly, ideal for non-toxic gardening

raised timber garden beds in a vegetable garden
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I always use January as a bit of planning time in the yard, dreaming up garden plans for the next season. One of the things I'm keen to expand this spring is my cut flower garden, using raised garden beds. I like to use metal ones in particular, which can be a bit of an investment, but Walmart's outdoor clearance sale has landed just in time.

No matter what you're planning to use your raised bed garden for, this Walmart metal raised garden bed is an absolute steal for just $109.99, down from $198.98. It measures 8x2ft, providing plenty of growing room for veggies and flowers alike, and it comes in a timeless olive green color.

Why Use a Metal Raised Garden Bed?

Red metal raised garden beds

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There are a few reasons why I always opt for a metal raised garden bed.

As mentioned above, it's one of the best slug control methods, as these critters find it difficult to climb smooth metal surfaces, compared to wooden beds.

Plus, it's more weather-proof and resistant than wooden raised garden beds which can rot if not treated.

As for the benefits of growing in a metal raised garden bed, it captures heat and warms up faster in spring and summer, supporting plant growth for both edible and ornamental crops.

Above all, metal raised garden beds also offer a modern garden aesthetic, often coming in all colors to suit different garden color schemes.

Why Shoppers Love This Walmart Metal Raised Garden Bed

Green metal raised garden bed

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The Walmart metal raised garden bed has a 4.6 star rating with reviews raving how easy it is to assemble, how much room it has, and the aesthetic it offers.

'This is one of the easiest raised beds to assemble, and it is deep enough for my raised bed garden area to accommodate deep-rooted plants,' one shopper writes.

'The unique sliding arm connectors make this garden quick to get assembled,' another adds.

As for its quality, one reviewer writes: 'The material seems to be high-quality and durable.'

The one downside is that some shoppers say it 'needs some added reinforcement in the middle section.' Though, once filled with compost, it should become sturdier.

Visually, there's no denying this Walmart metal raised garden bed is beautiful. The olive green color seamlessly fits into a range of backyard landscapes.

Plus, the listing notes it's 'USDA-approved paint that is 100% safe and eco-friendly,' ideal for non-toxic gardening.

It also comes with 'rubber edging, great for preventing scrapes' one reviewer writes, keeping it in pristine condition and preventing injury from sharp edges.

The design helps avoid raised bed gardening mistakes, too, offering plenty of drainage and promoting even water distribution to aid moisture management.

While $109.99 is still a big purchase to make, there's no denying the current deal of a $90 saving is worthwhile, especially considering its a large raised garden bed.

I have no doubts it will serve my garden throughout the growing seasons for many years.


Not only should you consider the best material for a raised bed, you should also familiarize yourself with where the best place is put a raised bed when planning your garden this month.

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Tenielle Jordison
Gardens Content Editor

Tenielle is a Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens. She holds a qualification in MA Magazine Journalism and has over six years of journalistic experience. Before coming to Homes & Gardens, Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on The Garden magazine. As our in-house houseplant expert, Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems, as well as other 'how to' guides, inspiring garden projects, and the latest gardening news. When she isn't writing, Tenielle can be found propagating her ever-growing collection of indoor plants, helping others overcome common houseplant pests and diseases, volunteering at a local gardening club, and attending gardening workshops, like a composting masterclass.