Designers share their favorite raised bed garden layouts for all kinds of spaces and gardeners.

If you’re more ambitious, the more beds, the merrier.

Our experts share their favorite ways to configureraised bedsfor various situations.

Wood raised garden bed

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Caitlin Atkinson

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Eric Kelley

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She likes to plant symmetrically, mirroring the crops planted in one bed in the other.

BHG0820 Liu Garden Story - side yard with raised planter boxes for edibles, potted lime trees, and other plantings

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Adding trellises to each raised bed helps define the space.

Marion Brenner

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“We designed around the existing concrete patio to highlight the central gathering space,” says Bennett.

Steel raised garden bed in front yard

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“It gives a sense of place and really immerses you in the garden to table experience.

As in this garden she designed, she likes to connect the beds on each side with arched trellises.

“That way you could create a grand entrance and clear exit,” she says.

Trio of raised garden beds

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Soil

A big upside of raised beds is the ability to control thequality of the soil.

Even so, your native soil may be a consideration when you’re thinking about a raised bed layout.

“Put a couple of weeks into playing with the space in your mind,” recommends Metz.

Edible Garden & Dy Plants Garden; High angle view of various fresh plants growing in garden

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“I dont think a clear-cut layout always jumps off.

Then take your visions outside.

Raised garden bed with arched trellis

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Poshusta backyard with raised bed gardens and block patio with sitting area and gravel paths - The Poshusta family in Ellensburg, WA for Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. Photographed by Lisa Romerein, prop styling by Liz Beeler, and Food Styling By Rebecca Farr.

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