
Raised garden bed guides and garden planning
Guides on raised garden beds, garden layout and planning. Guides written for U.S. gardeners (feet, inches, °F, dollars) are on the way — until then, here are our most-read guides from the international edition.
Amounts in this text are indicative, not the GridGarden price list. Current US prices are on the product pages and in Studio.
More guides from our international edition
These guides open on our international site. They were written for European gardens, so measurements are metric (meters, centimeters, °C) and prices, where mentioned, are in euros.


What to Plant in Raised Garden Beds: 20 Best Vegetables & Herbs
TL;DR: A single 4×8 raised garden bed supports 10-12 tomato plants, 16 lettuce heads, or 32 radishes using intensive spacing. Plant quick crops (lettuce,…Read guide
Raised Garden Bed Watering: How Often, How Much & Best Methods
TL;DR: Raised garden beds dry out 40-60% faster than in-ground gardens due to elevated sides and improved drainage. In Central European summers (zones…Read guide
Companion Planting in Raised Garden Beds: Complete Guide 2026
TL;DR: Companion planting pairs compatible crops to boost yields 20-40%: tomatoes + basil (repels aphids), carrots + onions (masks carrot fly),…Read guide
How to Start a Raised Garden Bed Garden: Complete Beginner's Guide
TL;DR: Start with 1-2 raised garden beds (4×8 feet, 10-12 inches deep), place in a sunny location with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, fill with quality soil…Read guide
Best Soil Mix for Raised Garden Beds: Proven Recipe (2026)
TL;DR: The ideal raised garden bed soil mix combines 40% high-quality topsoil, 30% compost, and 30% drainage material (peat moss, coconut coir, or…Read guide
3D Garden Planner: Design Raised Garden Beds Online Free
TL;DR: GridGarden's free 3D configurator lets you design raised garden beds in any shape (rectangle, L-shape, U-shape), see real-time material costs and…Read guide











