Create the perfect space for flowers, herbs, fruit, or vegetables with a Stratco Raised Garden Bed. Available in Grey, Ebony, and Off White, these durable steel garden beds are designed for easy DIY assembly and long-lasting garden performance.
Whether you're establishing a productive vegetable patch or creating a colourful floral display, this guide will walk you through how to assemble your Stratco Garden Bed in just a few simple steps.
Before You Begin
Choose a suitable location for your garden bed before assembly. As the garden bed does not include a base, it should be installed on a soft landscaped surface such as soil, lawn, or garden mulch.
Installing on hard surfaces like pavers, concrete, or decking may result in water and soil seepage over time.
Safety Equipment
Before starting, ensure you have appropriate safety gear, including:
- Safety gloves
- Safety glasses
- Sun protection if working outdoors
What's Included
Your Stratco Garden Bed kit contains:
- 2 long side panels
- 2 short side panels
- 4 corner profiles
- 4 corner caps
- Bolts and wing nuts
Tools Required
- Phillips head screwdriver
Step 1: Check All Components
Carefully unpack the garden bed and lay all components on a flat surface.
Confirm that all panels, corner profiles, corner caps, bolts, and wing nuts are present before beginning assembly.
Taking a few minutes to check your components now can help ensure a smooth installation process.
Step 2: Assemble the First Corner
Begin with one short side panel and one long side panel.
Position a corner cap between the side panel and the corner profile. The corner profile sits on the outside of the garden bed and sandwiches the corner cap between itself and the panel.
Align the pre-drilled holes in all three components.
Insert a bolt from the outside through the aligned holes and secure it with a wing nut on the inside.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to hold the bolt steady while tightening the wing nut by hand.
Step 3: Secure the Corner Fixings
Each corner contains eight pre-drilled fixing points.
Install and tighten all bolts and wing nuts through the aligned holes, ensuring the corner profile, corner cap, and side panels remain correctly positioned.
Once complete, the first corner should be firmly secured.
Important
Ensure you are connecting one long side panel and one short side panel at each corner.
Connecting two panels of the same length together will prevent the garden bed from assembling correctly.
Step 4: Attach the Remaining Panels
Continue assembling the remaining corners by attaching the second short side panel and second long side panel.
Repeat the same process:
- Position the corner cap.
- Place the corner profile over the outside.
- Align all holes.
- Insert bolts from the outside.
- Secure with wing nuts on the inside.
- Tighten all fixings.
Work your way around the garden bed until all four corners are fully assembled.
Installing the Double Height Garden Bed
The Stratco Double Height Garden Bed follows the same assembly process, with the addition of a second layer of panels.
Step 1: Join the Side Panels
Position the upper side panel so it overlaps the lower panel.
Align the fixing holes and secure the panels to the corner profiles using the supplied bolts and wing nuts.
For easiest assembly, install the middle fixing point first before securing the remaining bolts.
Step 2: Fit the Corner Caps
Ensure the corner cap remains positioned between the corner profile and side panels during assembly.
Step 3: Complete All Corners
Repeat the process on each corner until the double height garden bed is fully assembled and secure.
Positioning Your Garden Bed
Once assembled, move the garden bed into its final position before filling.
The raised design makes planting and ongoing garden maintenance more comfortable by reducing the amount of bending and reaching required.
You can fill your garden bed with:
Garden Design Inspiration
A raised garden bed offers endless planting possibilities.
For a colourful feature display, consider layering plants by height, placing lower-growing varieties at the front and taller plants towards the rear. This creates visual depth while ensuring all plants remain visible.
Alternatively, create a productive kitchen garden filled with herbs, leafy greens, tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables for easy access during cooking and entertaining.
Helpful Tips
Choose the Right Location
Most vegetables, herbs, and flowering plants perform best in a position that receives at least six hours of sunlight each day.
Improve Soil Quality
Use premium garden soil or raised garden bed mix to encourage healthy plant growth and strong root development.
Consider Drainage
Because the garden bed is open-based, excess water can naturally drain into the surrounding soil, helping prevent waterlogging.
Plan Before Planting
Arrange your plants while still in their pots before planting to achieve the layout and spacing you want.
Watch the Installation Video
For a visual walkthrough of the assembly process, watch the Stratco installation video alongside this guide.
Enjoy Your New Garden Bed
Assembling a Stratco Garden Bed is a simple DIY project that can transform any outdoor space. Whether you're growing fresh produce, fragrant herbs, or vibrant flowers, a raised garden bed provides an attractive and practical solution for creating a thriving garden.
Available in Grey, Ebony, and Off White, as well as a Double Height Grey option, Stratco Garden Beds make it easy to create a garden that suits your space and style. Visit your local Stratco store or call our friendly team to talk about how the Stratco Raised Garden Bed will be perfect for your garden!
Shop the Stratco Raised Garden Bed
Stratco Raised Garden Bed Slate Grey
Stratco Raised Garden Bed Ebony
Stratco Raised Garden Bed Off White
Stratco Raised Double Garden Bed Slate Grey
Frequently Asked Questions
Most standard Stratco Garden Beds can be assembled in around 20 to 30 minutes using basic hand tools.
A Phillips head screwdriver is the only tool required for assembly.
Stratco recommends installing the garden bed on a soft landscaped surface such as soil, lawn, or mulch. As the garden bed does not have a base, water and soil may seep onto hard surfaces over time.
You can grow a wide variety of plants including vegetables, herbs, fruit, annual flowers, perennials, and ornamental grasses.
The assembly process is similar to the standard model, with the addition of a second layer of side panels that overlap and are secured to the corner profiles.
Stratco Garden Beds are available in Grey, Ebony, and Off White. A Double Height Garden Bed is also available in Grey.
