As autumn arrives, October brings a great, often overlooked chance to get ahead for next year by building your raised garden beds. While this project is typically completed in the spring, there are several reasons why autumn offers unique advantages.

October usually brings perfect weather for working outside. With the summer heat behind us, cooler days make it much easier to measure, cut, and put together your garden bed. You can work at a comfortable pace and focus on building something sturdy that will last.

Building your raised bed in autumn gives it plenty of time to settle before spring. If you add your chosen soil mix now, the winter months will help it compact naturally. By the time you’re ready to plant, your bed will be stable and ready for seeds and plants.

Moreover, October often sees garden centers and hardware stores clearing out their gardening supplies to make way for winter stock. This can translate into significant savings on materials for your raised beds, from timber to fasteners and even soil amendments. Keep an eye out for end-of-season sales!

If you finish building your raised beds this autumn, you can jump right into planting when spring arrives. There’s no need to worry about construction delays—just enjoy gardening from the start. Use October to get a head start on a great garden next year.