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In the summer of 2017, the gardening world was abuzz with innovative DIY raised garden bed solutions. These designs focused on easy assembly, durability, and versatility, making gardening more accessible for homeowners.
One popular choice was the use of natural or rot-resistant wood kits, such as cedar or fir raised garden beds. These beds, available in natural wood plank designs or ready-to-assemble cedar beds, offered a visually appealing and durable option that could be stained or painted to suit any garden aesthetic.
Modular designs, like the Eden Pyramid Raised Garden Bed, also gained popularity. Made from rot-resistant solid fir wood, these beds required minimal tools for assembly, usually just a hammer. They were customizable and could be arranged in multiple configurations, such as tiered pyramids, for a unique and space-saving garden setup.
For those seeking a more hands-off gardening experience, self-watering raised beds, like the Vegepod, were a game-changer. These beds used wicking systems to water plants from below, offering protection from pests and temperature control with mesh covers. This reduced maintenance efforts, making gardening more accessible for beginners and busy homeowners.
Other notable products from this period included the VegTrug Raised Garden Planter, the Farmstead Raised Garden Bed, and the Jora JK270 Composter. Gardeners also relied on tools like the Black & Decker GH2400B Electric Tiller/Cultivator, the Sun Joe TJ603E Moss and Algae Remover, and various Miracle-Gro fertilizers, such as the Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, the Performance Organics Shake 'n Feed Tomato, Vegetable, & Herb Fertilizer, and the Performance Organics All Purpose In-Ground Fertilizer.
Composting was also a focus, with products like the Worm Factory 360 Composter and the Stainless Steel Compost Keeper helping gardeners create nutrient-rich soil for their plants. For those focusing on lawn care, the Scotts EZ Seed Patch Plus Grass Seed and the Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food were go-to choices.
Written by Susannah Shmurak and published on June 12, 2017, this article serves as a nostalgic look back at the DIY raised garden bed trends of 2017. The focus on ease of use, durability, and versatility continues to influence modern gardening practices today.
Sustainable living and home-and-garden enthusiasts were drawn to the DIY raised garden bed trends of 2017, which emphasized ease of use, durability, and versatility. Among these trends, self-watering raised beds like the Vegepod, with their wicking systems for reduced maintenance efforts, became popular choices for lifestyle enthusiasts seeking a more sustainable and hands-off approach to gardening.
