Sunnydaze Decor Galvanized Steel 47" Raised Garden Bed

burntorangehorn

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Quote from bbm4l1fe

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All walls, no floor.

They're corrugated panels. The soil isn't letting the wind carry away the bed unless it's hit by a tornado.

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Gt7737

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Quote from ultimatedealscovery

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This is not really a deal for a 4ft x 3ft x 1ft metal garden bed. You can get a 6ft x 3ft x 1ft metal on Amazon for $46-48.

I looked at some of those and thought about purchasing until I saw reviews from a year old that were rusted out. Hopefully these ones are real galvanized steel

burntorangehorn

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No HDMI?

Also not brushless.

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volodath

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Quote from burntorangehorn

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Also not brushless.

Technically they are without brushes.

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burntorangehorn

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says you

Most raised beds don't have floors, and yet we don't have an epidemic of flying raised beds. Jesus christ, I wonder why that is.

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Eureeka

Mar 19, 2023 5:15 AM

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Quote from burntorangehorn

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Most raised beds don't have floors, and yet we don't have an epidemic of flying raised beds. Jesus christ, I wonder why that is.

Retaining walls don't have floors either, their flight to and from warmer weather is majestic.
Mine have just come back from their yearly migration to South America

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mamadada

Mar 19, 2023 12:41 PM

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I bought similar black Vigoro 4x4 beds last year for $70 each. These beds are great. We dug out a small area before putting the bed in to make it more flush with the ground for aesthetics and filled in with dirt. You don't need a cross bar for support after the dirt is in. You do need to be careful to not bend the bed walls before the dirt is in to support it, but wasn't a big issue. Our beds still look new this year, no rust. These are going to last a long time.

tupelohoney

Mar 19, 2023 1:02 PM

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I would add that you may need to add some edge trim rubber to the top of the galvanized lip. It can be sharp and harm you, kids or animals. It is inexpensive and worth adding.

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ccia

Mar 19, 2023 8:41 PM

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Quote from burntorangehorn

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Most raised beds don't have floors, and yet we don't have an epidemic of flying raised beds. Jesus christ, I wonder why that is.

Haha, makes me think those concerned over unsecured raised gardens have never shoveled or loaded any significant amount of dirt. A raised garden bed like this is going to be the last thing remaining in your yard if a 100mph Derecho storm comes through.

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palz

Mar 19, 2023 8:57 PM

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For a vegetable garden, I'll stick to cedar or natural wood. Galvanized steel has lead and cadmium in the zinc coating.

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talkbackfreebie

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Quote from tupelohoney

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I would add that you may need to add some edge trim rubber to the top of the galvanized lip. It can be sharp and harm you, kids or animals. It is inexpensive and worth adding.

Northern Tools has Polymer garden boxes. They have a garbage bag type liner in them also. I'm going to invest money in a couple rather than in metal or wood planters.

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burntorangehorn

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Quote from palz

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For a vegetable garden, I'll stick to cedar or natural wood. Galvanized steel has lead and cadmium in the zinc coating.

This is a good reason to go for the quality ones that are powder-coat painted if you buy metal beds. I'm a fan of the ones from Vegega.com, which are made from zinc-aluminum-magnesium stainless steel. I found out about them through a nearby master gardener whom I trust (he's on YouTube as @TheRustedGarden — his Vegega promo code is TRG for 10% off non-sale items). I receive no kickbacks for any of this, nor am I even personally acquainted with this gardener.

Of course, the hardware cloth and staples that I use are galvanized, and most galvanization processes incorporate trace amounts of lead, so there's that.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that in 2004 the use of heavy metals and arsenic in treated lumber was banned in the USA, and treated wood has been studied to death for any sign of harmful leaching, with no indication that it might be dangerous. Exceptions are telephone poles, actual railroad ties, and lumber used in aquatic construction. The moral of the story is that you should avoid and/or get rid of any of those items and any pre-2004 treated lumber, and safely replace it with modern treated lumber, cedar, black locust, etc.

Last edited by burntorangehorn March 20, 2023 at 05:02 AM.

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palz

Mar 20, 2023 1:43 PM

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Quote from burntorangehorn

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This is a good reason to go for the quality ones that are powder-coat painted if you buy metal beds. I'm a fan of the ones from Vegega.com, which are made from zinc-aluminum-magnesium stainless steel. I found out about them through a nearby master gardener whom I trust (he's on YouTube as @TheRustedGarden — his Vegega promo code is TRG for 10% off non-sale items). I receive no kickbacks for any of this, nor am I even personally acquainted with this gardener.

Of course, the hardware cloth and staples that I use are galvanized, and most galvanization processes incorporate trace amounts of lead, so there's that.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that in 2004 the use of heavy metals and arsenic in treated lumber was banned in the USA, and treated wood has been studied to death for any sign of harmful leaching, with no indication that it might be dangerous. Exceptions are telephone poles, actual railroad ties, and lumber used in aquatic construction. The moral of the story is that you should avoid and/or get rid of any of those items and any pre-2004 treated lumber, and safely replace it with modern treated lumber, cedar, black locust, etc.

I'm an organic gardener. I prefer to use natural products. Even though there is only a small amount of lead in zinc coatings, why take the chance when there are better alternatives. Yes, cedar costs more but also looks a hell of a lot better than metal, even painted metal from Vegega.com. But that's just me. I've never used treated lumber in my gardening.

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HangtownCA

Mar 20, 2023 9:42 PM

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Quote from sixty4bit

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wtf is the difference between the $39.40 steel and the $48.52 steel?

The width.

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Product Description:	This galvanized corrugated steel raised garden bed will add height and health to plant and vegetable gardens. Raised garden beds provide plants with better soil and moisture drainage to produce a higher yield. The raised garden bed is made from 1 millimeter-thick galvanized steel to withstand most weather conditions and rust. This garden bed comes complete with everything necessary for assembly, including the steel panels and hardware. Sunnydaze Decor Sunnydaze Galvanized Steel Raised Bed - 47-Inch Rectangle - Woodgrain in Brown \| HB-451
Product SKU:	5013030399_5013030399
UPC:	810047677451

Sunnydaze Decor Galvanized Steel 47" Raised Garden Bed

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