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​Galvanized Steel: Superior Choice Over All Garden Bed Material Options

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Galvanized Steel Superior to Wood:
Cedar, pine and plywood are all wood materials used in the construction of garden beds. Over the years, we have had many customers communicate their dissatisfaction with rotting wooden garden beds. They have happily switched to our galvanized steel material and are enjoying season after season of strength and dependability. Wood, quite simply, rots. ​Galvanized steel holds up to the test of soil, water and roots.

Galvanized Steel Superior to Plastic and Vinyl:
Plastic garden beds bend and crack under the pressure of soil, water and roots. Vinyl has the same cracking issue as plastic, along with other concerns regarding the composition and bending of various plank offerings. Galvanized steel is engineered to support the full weight of vegetation/soil and holds up to the test of time.

Galvanized Steel Superior to Aluzinc®:
Aluzinc®, Zincalume® and Galvalume® are different trade names of one material product. Fabricators of this material "strongly discourage" placing soil against panels, especially in garden applications. The result will be "rapid corrosion" of the panel area covered in soil.​ Galvanized steel, however, is made for wet-soil type applications (like culvert pipes you see in ditches, all made of galvanized steel) and is the top choice material for a garden bed's long life. ​Galvanized steel holds up to the test of time. Don't just take our word on this, call up a metal supply company in your area and say "I want to put wet soil up against Galvalume® panels, is this ok?" You will get plenty of good follow-up information if the provider knows his stuff.

Galvanized Steel Superior to Concrete, Cinder Blocks and Stone:
Research shows that soil stays at an ideal and more even temperature in a galvanized garden when compared to concrete, cinder blocks and stone. Stone materials will soak up the summer sun during the day and stay hot into the evening. Galvanized steel is superior because of the greater albedo (search "albedo" online for lots of good information on this subject). The steel material is reflecting off the heat when concrete and stone absorb it. Additional research has shown more benefits of gardening with galvanized material. These include improved fruit blush color (finish and sweetness), more even fruit maturity, improved fruit set (return flowering), increased fruit size and increased total yield.

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We introduced our metal garden beds to the market in 2012. These were the first galvanized steel garden beds offered in the USA at the time. Backed with an incredible track record of many thousands in the field (those first metal garden beds sold are still going strong today), they are simple to install and engineered to support the full weight of vegetation and soil.

Made from 100% recyclable galvanized steel which can be reclaimed and reused without any material loss. You will love our unique metal garden beds. ​Each year we have a photo contest and entries are highlighted on Facebook (link at bottom of this page). You will get great ideas on design and function when you scroll through the post history.

2020 Photo Contest Winner