If you're keen to get more out of your outdoor space — whether that's a backyard veggie patch, a herb garden on the patio, or some flowers on the balcony — this large corten steel raised garden bed from is a ripper option. Made from weathering steel, it naturally develops a rusty protective layer over time that actually shields it from further corrosion, so you're not up for painting or sealing down the track. Low maintenance and genuinely tough, it's the kind of garden bed that'll be around for years.

A quick heads up — it arrives in its natural metal colour, not fully rusted yet. That rusty look develops on its own once it's exposed to the elements, but if you're impatient you can speed things along with a spray of soapy salt water. The rolled edge around the rim means no sharp edges to worry about, and the open bottom is great for drainage and lets roots push down into the soil below. At 400cm long and 45cm deep, there's plenty of room to grow just about anything you'd want.

You can grab it through Simpledeals with Afterpay if you'd rather spread the cost — and assembly is straightforward with the included manual. Great value for a bed this size in a material that genuinely lasts.

Specifications

• Colour: Rusty
• Material: Corten steel
• Dimensions: 400 x 80 x 45 cm (L x W x H)