New from Früh Building Systems
Raise the Standard.
Grow the Garden.
Built with the same no-compromise approach behind everything FRÜH makes. Our pallet collar garden beds are up in under 2 minutes and engineered to outlast the seasons.
Choose Your Size
Two Sizes. Built to Perform.
Both beds use heat-treated pine boards and powder-coated steel corner collars. Stack two to three for extra depth — perfect for tomatoes, carrots, and root vegetables.
Garden Collar 36″ × 36″
Perfect square bed for patios, decks, and backyards
- 9 sq ft of planting space — herbs, lettuce, tomatoes & more
- Up in under 2 minutes — just a hammer to tap in 2 hinge pins
- Stack 2 collars for 15″ depth — or 3 for 22.5″
- North American pine (HT certified) — chemical-free & food-safe
- Powder-coated steel corner brackets included
In Stock — Ships within 48 hours
Garden Collar 48″ × 18″
Slim rectangular bed — perfect along fences, walkways, and walls
- Fits along a standard 4-ft fence section perfectly
- Room for 4 tomato plants or a full herb row
- Stack 2 collars for 15″ depth — or 3 for 22.5″
- North American pine (HT certified) — chemical-free & food-safe
- Powder-coated steel corner brackets included
In Stock — Ships within 48 hours
Simple Setup
From the Box to Your Garden in 3 Steps
No drills, no saws. Just a hammer to tap in two hinge pins — and your bed is ready in under 2 minutes.
Unfold & Form
Open the flat-packed collar and unfold the two hinged boards. Place the boards on a stable working surface and position the single-sided hinges together to form the full collar.
Tap in 2 Hinge Pins
Drive two hinge pins into the corner brackets with a hammer — that's it. The frame is locked rigid and ready to hold soil. Total setup time: under 2 minutes.
Fill, Plant & Grow
Line the bottom, fill with a quality raised-bed soil mix, and plant. The elevated bed warms up faster in spring, drains better after rain, and gives roots the loose soil they need.
Why Früh Garden Beds?
70 Years of Quality. Now in the Garden.
The same engineering discipline behind our building systems goes into every pallet collar garden bed we produce.
Chemical-Free & Food-Safe Wood
Our boards are heat-treated (HT-certified), never chemically treated. Safe for vegetables, herbs, and fruits your family eats every day.
Modular & Stackable
Stack 2 collars for 15″ of soil depth — great for tomatoes and peppers. Stack 3 for 22.5″ — ideal for carrots and deep-rooted vegetables. Orders over $100 ship free.
Heavy-Duty Steel Corner Brackets
Powder-coated steel corners lock the frame rigid and hold the weight of saturated soil season after season. The hardware outlasts the wood — by years.
Faster Spring Starts
Raised beds warm 2–4 weeks earlier in spring than ground-level gardens, giving you a longer growing season and earlier harvests — especially valuable in the Midwest.
Easier on Your Back
Stack two or three collars to garden at a comfortable standing height. Easier on your back, accessible for kids, and simpler to maintain from planting to harvest.
Made in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Designed and assembled in Milwaukee — the same city where Früh Building Systems has operated since 1955. You're supporting American manufacturing with every order.
Side by Side
Früh Garden Beds vs. The Alternatives
See how our pallet collar garden beds stack up against the other options out there.
| Feature | Früh Garden Collar | Big-Box Kits | DIY Lumber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in the USA | ✓ Yes | ✗ | Varies |
| Chemical-free wood | ✓ HT Certified | Varies | Varies |
| Assembly time | ✓ Under 2 min | 30+ min | Hours |
| Stackable / modular | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Steel corner hardware | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ships flat-packed | ✓ | Partial | N/A |
| In-stock & ships fast | ✓ Within 48 hrs | ✗ Weeks | N/A |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What soil should I use in a pallet collar garden bed?
We recommend a raised-bed mix: roughly 60% topsoil, 30% compost, and 10% perlite or coarse sand. Pre-blended bags labeled "raised bed mix" from garden centers work great right out of the bag. Avoid using straight native ground soil — it compacts quickly in elevated containers.
Can I stack collars for more soil depth?
Yes. Two collars gives you 15″ of growing depth — plenty for tomatoes, peppers, and most vegetables. Three collars gets you 22.5″, which is ideal for deep-rooted crops like carrots and parsnips. Orders over $100 ship free. The corner brackets interlock between layers and hold everything rigid without any extra hardware.
Is the wood safe for growing food?
Yes. All boards are heat-treated (HT/ISPM-15 certified), not chemically treated. That means no arsenic, no copper azole, no fungicides — just clean, heat-sterilized pine that is completely safe for edible gardens.
How long will the wood last outdoors?
With normal use, pine pallet collar beds last 5–10 years. Applying a coat of food-safe linseed oil or wood sealant at the start of each season significantly extends board life. The powder-coated steel corners are rust-resistant and will outlast the wood by many years.
Do I need to line the bottom?
We recommend lining the bottom with cardboard or landscaping fabric when placing on grass or soil to suppress weeds. On concrete or pavers, a simple breathable liner prevents soil loss while maintaining drainage. Neither lining is required — it's just good gardening practice.
Do you make custom sizes?
Yes — we manufacture custom collar sizes on request. If you have a specific footprint in mind, contact us at info@frueh-systems.com or call 414-892-8142 and we'll get you a quote.
How fast will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 48 hours from our Milwaukee, WI facility. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order is on its way. Questions? Call 414-892-8142 or email info@frueh-systems.com.
Ready to Grow Something Great?
Built for success since 1955. Pick your size, fill it with good soil, and watch your garden thrive.
New from Früh Building Systems
Raise the Standard.
Grow the Garden.
Built with the same no-compromise approach behind everything FRÜH makes. Our pallet collar garden beds are up in under 2 minutes and engineered to outlast the seasons.
Choose Your Size
Two Sizes. Built to Perform.
Both beds use heat-treated pine boards and powder-coated steel corner collars. Stack two to three for extra depth — perfect for tomatoes, carrots, and root vegetables.
Garden Collar 36″ × 36″
Perfect square bed for patios, decks, and backyards
- 9 sq ft of planting space — herbs, lettuce, tomatoes & more
- Up in under 2 minutes — just a hammer to tap in 2 hinge pins
- Stack 2 collars for 15″ depth — or 3 for 22.5″
- North American pine (HT certified) — chemical-free & food-safe
- Powder-coated steel corner brackets included
In Stock — Ships within 48 hours
Garden Collar 48″ × 18″
Slim rectangular bed — perfect along fences, walkways, and walls
- Fits along a standard 4-ft fence section perfectly
- Room for 4 tomato plants or a full herb row
- Stack 2 collars for 15″ depth — or 3 for 22.5″
- North American pine (HT certified) — chemical-free & food-safe
- Powder-coated steel corner brackets included
In Stock — Ships within 48 hours
Simple Setup
From the Box to Your Garden in 3 Steps
No drills, no saws. Just a hammer to tap in two hinge pins — and your bed is ready in under 2 minutes.
Unfold & Form
Open the flat-packed collar and unfold the two hinged boards. Place the boards on a stable working surface and position the single-sided hinges together to form the full collar.
Tap in 2 Hinge Pins
Drive two hinge pins into the corner brackets with a hammer — that's it. The frame is locked rigid and ready to hold soil. Total setup time: under 2 minutes.
Fill, Plant & Grow
Line the bottom, fill with a quality raised-bed soil mix, and plant. The elevated bed warms up faster in spring, drains better after rain, and gives roots the loose soil they need.
Why Früh Garden Beds?
70 Years of Quality. Now in the Garden.
The same engineering discipline behind our building systems goes into every pallet collar garden bed we produce.
Chemical-Free & Food-Safe Wood
Our boards are heat-treated (HT-certified), never chemically treated. Safe for vegetables, herbs, and fruits your family eats every day.
Modular & Stackable
Stack 2 collars for 15″ of soil depth — great for tomatoes and peppers. Stack 3 for 22.5″ — ideal for carrots and deep-rooted vegetables. Orders over $100 ship free.
Heavy-Duty Steel Corner Brackets
Powder-coated steel corners lock the frame rigid and hold the weight of saturated soil season after season. The hardware outlasts the wood — by years.
Faster Spring Starts
Raised beds warm 2–4 weeks earlier in spring than ground-level gardens, giving you a longer growing season and earlier harvests — especially valuable in the Midwest.
Easier on Your Back
Stack two or three collars to garden at a comfortable standing height. Easier on your back, accessible for kids, and simpler to maintain from planting to harvest.
Made in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Designed and assembled in Milwaukee — the same city where Früh Building Systems has operated since 1955. You're supporting American manufacturing with every order.
Side by Side
Früh Garden Beds vs. The Alternatives
See how our pallet collar garden beds stack up against the other options out there.
| Feature | Früh Garden Collar | Big-Box Kits | DIY Lumber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in the USA | ✓ Yes | ✗ | Varies |
| Chemical-free wood | ✓ HT Certified | Varies | Varies |
| Assembly time | ✓ Under 2 min | 30+ min | Hours |
| Stackable / modular | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Steel corner hardware | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ships flat-packed | ✓ | Partial | N/A |
| In-stock & ships fast | ✓ Within 48 hrs | ✗ Weeks | N/A |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What soil should I use in a pallet collar garden bed?
We recommend a raised-bed mix: roughly 60% topsoil, 30% compost, and 10% perlite or coarse sand. Pre-blended bags labeled "raised bed mix" from garden centers work great right out of the bag. Avoid using straight native ground soil — it compacts quickly in elevated containers.
Can I stack collars for more soil depth?
Yes. Two collars gives you 15″ of growing depth — plenty for tomatoes, peppers, and most vegetables. Three collars gets you 22.5″, which is ideal for deep-rooted crops like carrots and parsnips. Orders over $100 ship free. The corner brackets interlock between layers and hold everything rigid without any extra hardware.
Is the wood safe for growing food?
Yes. All boards are heat-treated (HT/ISPM-15 certified), not chemically treated. That means no arsenic, no copper azole, no fungicides — just clean, heat-sterilized pine that is completely safe for edible gardens.
How long will the wood last outdoors?
With normal use, pine pallet collar beds last 5–10 years. Applying a coat of food-safe linseed oil or wood sealant at the start of each season significantly extends board life. The powder-coated steel corners are rust-resistant and will outlast the wood by many years.
Do I need to line the bottom?
We recommend lining the bottom with cardboard or landscaping fabric when placing on grass or soil to suppress weeds. On concrete or pavers, a simple breathable liner prevents soil loss while maintaining drainage. Neither lining is required — it's just good gardening practice.
Do you make custom sizes?
Yes — we manufacture custom collar sizes on request. If you have a specific footprint in mind, contact us at info@frueh-systems.com or call 414-892-8142 and we'll get you a quote.
How fast will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 48 hours from our Milwaukee, WI facility. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order is on its way. Questions? Call 414-892-8142 or email info@frueh-systems.com.
Ready to Grow Something Great?
Built for success since 1955. Pick your size, fill it with good soil, and watch your garden thrive.