Both heights are suitable for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The best choice depends on your preferred working height, desired soil depth, and how much filling material you want to use.

The 17-inch bed is a versatile choice for most everyday crops and requires less soil. The 24-inch bed provides a higher working position, additional root space, and less bending, but requires more filling material.

The amount depends on the configuration you choose and how deeply you plan to fill the bed.

Divide cubic feet by 27 to convert the result to cubic yards. Taller beds do not need to be filled entirely with premium soil. Clean logs, branches, leaves, or suitable organic material can be used below the upper planting layer.

We recommend keeping the upper 10–12 inches for quality raised-bed soil and compost.

Tefora raised garden beds have an open-bottom design.

• On soil or grass, remove persistent weeds and add plain cardboard if extra weed suppression is needed.
• In areas with burrowing animals, place galvanized hardware cloth beneath the bed.
• On concrete or a patio, use continuous landscaping fabric to retain soil while allowing excess water to drain.

Avoid using solid plastic across the bottom because it can trap water and interfere with drainage.

Yes. Tefora raised garden beds are suitable for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other edible plants.

The beds use a galvanized steel core with a durable protective coating system designed for normal outdoor garden use. Good-quality soil and proper drainage help create a reliable growing environment for food crops.

The exterior surface may feel warm in direct sunlight, but the soil inside acts as a large temperature buffer and helps keep plant roots more stable.

Adequate soil depth, regular watering, and a layer of mulch help the bed perform reliably during warm summer conditions.

No outdoor steel product is completely immune to corrosion. Tefora beds use a Z275 galvanized steel core and a durable protective coating system, with a total panel thickness of approximately 1.0 mm.

To support long-term performance, maintain good drainage, avoid standing water, and prevent deep scratches to the protective surface. With proper installation and normal care, the beds are designed to perform season after season.