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title: "Question, I just built a metal 6x3x1 raised garden bed and it came…"
description: "Question, I just built a metal 6x3x1 raised garden bed and it came with things to put in the middle I think are support beams? Do I have to keep them in there…"
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author: "Lyla k!"
published: "2025-06-03T03:59:36.851615Z"
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# Question, I just built a metal 6x3x1 raised garden bed and it came…

_Posted by Lyla k! on 2025-06-03_

Question, I just built a metal 6x3x1 raised garden bed and it came with things to put in the middle I think are support beams? Do I have to keep them in there or not, they stick out from the dirt and it doesn’t look very good but I also don’t want the sides to stick out and bulge? :)

## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-03

I guess ot would depend on if they are dividers, or support. If they just slide in, id assume dividers. If they are attached to the metal frame, id assume support

#### Dory replied on 2025-06-03

Agreed! You can always do a simple stake driven in the ground on the outside. Stain it a color you like maybe? To keep the sides from bulging…

#### Lyla k! replied on 2025-06-03

There def supports bc I have to screw then in the sides

### iAreKir commented on 2025-06-03

I’d keep them for that added support. Once all the dirt is added and you start watering, you’ll be glad you used them 😊

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