The GardenBee Metal Raised Garden Bed 17" High 96"×24" is the largest rectangular bed in the GardenBee lineup — giving serious home gardeners, backyard farmers, and market growers a full 8 feet of growing length in a deep, ergonomic design. Once you have properly mapped out your yard and are ready to install your raised beds, this heavy-duty ZAM-coated steel planter delivers the growing area and structural integrity to support long, productive seasons of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers.
Standing a full 17 inches tall, this metal raised garden bed eliminates the need to kneel or crouch while planting, weeding, and harvesting — making it ideal for gardeners of all ages and mobility levels. The 24-inch width keeps every inch of the bed fully reachable from either side, while the 96-inch length provides nearly 16 square feet of rich growing space — enough for a complete row of tomatoes, a full herb garden, or a diverse mix of companion-planted vegetables. Built from ZAM-coated steel with food-grade 304 stainless steel hardware and crafted from 100% recycled metal, this bed is engineered to handle decades of sun, rain, snow, and heavy soil loads without rusting, warping, or degrading.
Confirm dimensions and materials before ordering to ensure the right fit for your space.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Metal Raised Garden Bed — Rectangular |
| Dimensions | 96" Long × 24" Wide × 17" Tall |
| Growing Area | ~16 sq ft (96" × 24") |
| Wall Material | ZAM-Coated Steel (Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy), 0.6mm thickness |
| Hardware | Food-Grade 304 Stainless Steel |
| Material Source | 100% Recycled Metal |
| Assembly | Tool-Free, Pre-Drilled Panels |
| Drainage | Built-In Drainage System |
| Available Colors | Green, Grey, White |
| Estimated Lifespan | 20+ Years |
| Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| SKU | Q_HG7986-5 |
| Brand | GardenBee at DripWorks |
Get your 96"×24" raised bed set up and planted as quickly as possible with these step-by-step tips.
Step 1 — Choose Your Location
Select a spot that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day. The 96"×24" footprint fits neatly along a fence line, patio edge, or garden border. Ensure the ground is reasonably level before assembling the panels — a slight slope of up to 1–2 inches across the length is acceptable, as the drainage system will handle excess water flow.
Step 2 — Assemble the Panels (No Tools Required)
Lay out the pre-drilled side and end panels and connect them using the included food-grade stainless steel hardware. The interlocking design snaps together quickly — most gardeners complete full assembly in under 30 minutes. See the assembly instruction PDF linked below for detailed diagrams.
Step 3 — Line the Base (Optional)
If placing directly over grass or weeds, lay a sheet of cardboard or weed barrier fabric inside the base before filling. This suppresses existing vegetation without blocking drainage. Cardboard will decompose naturally over 1–2 seasons, adding organic matter to your soil.
Step 4 — Fill with Quality Soil
A 96"×24"×17" bed holds approximately 28 cubic feet of growing medium. A high-quality blend of topsoil, compost, and perlite (a common ratio is 60% topsoil / 30% compost / 10% perlite) will give most crops an excellent start. Fill to about 1–2 inches below the rim to prevent soil washing out during watering.
Step 5 — Install Drip Irrigation
The 96-inch length of this bed is ideal for a single run of drip line down the center, with individual emitters spaced to match your plant layout. A DripWorks Garden Bed Irrigation Kit is designed specifically for beds like this — delivering water directly to the root zone, reducing evaporation, and keeping foliage dry to prevent disease.
Step 6 — Plant & Prepare with GardenBee Tools
Use the GardenBee Stainless Steel Rake to level and smooth your soil surface before planting. The GardenBee Stainless Steel Dibbler makes it easy to create uniform planting holes at precise depths and spacing across the full 96-inch length of the bed.
The generous 8-foot length and 17-inch depth open up a wide range of planting possibilities:
Outfit your new bed with the full GardenBee tool line at DripWorks — every tool lifetime-warranted and built from rust-proof stainless steel:
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