SIX OF THE BEST Raised Beds

Raised beds give gardeners access from all sides – their extra height makes tending plants less stressful on backs, which is especially useful for anybody with back pain or mobility problems

Caledonian tiered raised bed with base An attractive raised bed that adds height to a garden through its tiered structure. You could create a wellstocked herb garden split between sections or fill it with a colourful selection of pollinator-friendly flowering plants. £155.99, forestgarden.co.uk

Metal raised garden bed

These raised beds are made to last, using weatherproof, galvanised zinc steel and finished in a lovely shade of green. Available in different sizes, they are ideal for gardens where space may be limited.

From £39.99, thompson-morgan.com

Raised herb planter

With 10 compartments at waist height, this raisedbed herb planter is the dream accessory for budding chefs who want to pop out of the kitchen and snip off sprigs of aromatic foliage for their culinary creations.

£159.99, crocus.co.uk

VegTrug patio planter (medium)

The V-shaped design of the VegTrug planter enables you to grow deep-rooted vegetables such as carrots and parsnips in the centre, and more shallow-rooted plants around the edges. Crop protection covers are available for the VegTrug, but sold separately.

£239.95, pomonafruits.co.uk

Raised bed kits

WoodBlocX provides a free design service that allows you to create bespoke raised beds that fit your garden perfectly. The beds are built with a modular system so no power tools or specialist skills are needed to install them. From £65.50, woodblocx.co.uk

Original veggie bed in Sage

These adaptable, steel raised beds arrive flat-packed but are easy to assemble and require no tools. You can set them up in either a square or rectangular shape in a range of dimensions for different volumes of soil.

£99.99 for 1 or £149.99 for 2, suttons.co.uk