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Greenes Fence RC6S6T35B cedar raised bed

A deeper 4-by-8-foot bed for a substantial kitchen-garden plot.

OUR TAKE

The 17.5-inch sides make this the deeper choice when a low edging frame feels too modest for the planting plan.

Good for
A roomy open-bottom bed with taller sides.
Look elsewhere if
A narrow strip or small patio needs the available space.
The tradeoff
More depth brings a larger filling job.

Get the right setup

  • A suitable level site with access around the finished frame.
  • Growing medium and plants are a separate part of the project.
  • Assembly and filling for the stated footprint.

At a glance

Frame
4 ft x 8 ft x 17.5 in
Material
Untreated cedar; 3/4-inch boards
Construction
Dovetail joints and routed corner posts
Growing format
Open-bottom frame
Manufacturer soil volume
46.7 cubic feet

Why it earns a look

  • Untreated cedar and a clearly defined footprint.
  • Dovetail construction with an expandable frame format.

Where it asks for a compromise

  • More depth brings a larger filling job.
  • An open-bottom frame needs a suitable underlying site.

Give the growing space room to work

A deeper 4-by-8-foot bed for a substantial kitchen-garden plot. I would mark the outline on the ground before bringing in the soil. Leave the path you will use for watering, tending, and carrying a harvest back to the house.

Cedar that can become part of the garden

The untreated cedar boards are 3/4 inch thick, with dovetail joints and routed corner posts. The frame can weather to a silver-gray finish. Plan the bed as part of the garden layout rather than treating the filled structure as something to move between seasons.

Living with it in the garden

Choose the planting arrangement around the usable space.

Keep a clear route for watering and tending.

WORTH A LOOK ALONGSIDE IT

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Your RC6S6T35B questions

Does this bed have a floor?

It is an open-bottom frame that sits over a suitable site.

Are soil and plants part of this frame?

The purchase is the cedar frame; plan growing medium and plants separately.

Full specifications, manuals & sources

Model details

Full model name
Premium Cedar Raised Garden Bed, 4' x 8' x 17.5" (3/4" Thick) - Made in USA with North American Cedar
Amazon ASIN
B00NY2FFEC
Material
Wood
Growing container
Open-bottom raised bed
Brand
Greenes Fence

Manuals & product information

Photo sources

Product information checked 2026-10-29. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.

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