Everything You Need To Know About Costco's Affordable Vita Raised Garden Beds

Starting a garden in your yard can be rather daunting. There is a lot of struggle to determine if raised beds or in-ground beds work better and what plants fit best in your zone. Simply put, it's not always easy to take that first step to start your garden. If you decide to go with the raised bed route, you can set up your garden without a problem thanks to a series of easy-to-build beds from Costco.

These Vita White Vinyl Raised Garden Beds are charming and fit perfectly into an elegant yard, allowing you to grow plants without the frame standing out starkly from the rest of your home. They're also not terribly expensive, with two full beds costing a little under $100. Plus, sometimes, if the product is available in person, you can get the bundle for a little cheaper than listed online. 

Sure, you can easily build your own, but they don't always look the nicest, and they can require a bit more work than you're willing to put into a project. These Costco packages are made to create two 4-foot by 4-foot beds, and there is no need to screw in anything. Every side fits perfectly into posts to create a strong and durable frame. The company expects that one bed would take the average person less than 30 minutes to set up.

With these beds, it's easy to grow pretty much anything you could want, especially if you follow a few tips for getting started on the square foot gardening method. These beds are also fairly deep, just under a foot tall, which makes them great for plants with a deeper root system than others. 

They are also made from durable plastic vinyl, meaning they are able to withstand the elements for a long time, though they can also be a bit flimsy. If you want a very similar design, but with sturdier materials, and a more natural look, Costco also sells a product by the same company, but made out of sustainably sourced cedar instead of vinyl, called the Vita Mezza Modular Garden Bed. This is a popular wood to use in raised beds, and can be a part of an outdoor update to add serious value to your home. It's a little more expensive, nearly double the cost, but it is a lot sturdier and made from natural materials, which may make it enticing to some. 

The cool thing about these beds, whichever kind you decide to get, is that you can really adjust them however you see fit. Have separated square beds scattered around your yard, or connect them for a long bed row. Costco even offers some ideas for how they can be attached to create all sorts of shapes and designs to help you find what fits your yard best, whether you want an L-shape or a unique, zig-zag pattern. It's like Tetris, but for your garden!