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Custom Raised Garden Beds Built for Growing

On My Own Time Lawn Care now offers custom raised garden bed installation using the square foot gardening method — a simple, efficient way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers right at home. Serving Lincoln, Warren, St Charles, St Louis and Pike Counties, we design and build raised garden beds that are functional, durable, and easy to maintain.

Whether you’re new to gardening or ready to expand, raised beds make growing food more accessible for families of all ages.

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Why Compact Gardening Works

Raised beds offer major advantages over traditional in-ground gardens:

  • Better soil control and drainage

  • Fewer weeds

  • Higher yields in smaller spaces

  • Easier on backs and knees

  • Ideal for clay-heavy Missouri soil

Using the square foot gardening approach, plants are spaced intentionally to maximize growth and minimize waste. Our goal is to make gardening feel approachable, rewarding, and doable.  

Custom-Built Raised Beds

We build beds to fit your space — backyard, side yard, school, or community area — using quality materials designed to last.

Our raised beds are designed to be approachable and easy to maintain — perfect for kids, beginners, and families who want to grow together.

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Growing Together: A Family-Focused Service

This part of our business is inspired by our own kids and the belief that growing food is one of the best ways to learn responsibility, patience, and appreciation for the outdoors.

We love helping families create spaces where kids can:

  • Learn where food comes from

  • Help plant and harvest

  • Get outside and get their hands dirty

  • Build lifelong skills

We also partner with schools and community groups when possible to help create educational garden spaces.

This is perfect for families wanting to grow their own food, beginners new to gardening, homeowners with poor soil conditions, schools and community gardens, or anyone wanting a low-maintenance garden solution.

Two Simple Ways to Get Growing

We offer two straightforward options depending on how hands-on you want to be. Both are designed to make gardening easier, more productive, and family-friendly. Whether you want a simple raised bed or a full square foot garden setup, we’ll help you choose the option that fits your family, yard, and budget.

Garden Bed + Soil

Best for DIY Gardeners Who Want a Strong Foundation

This option includes the construction and installation of a custom raised garden bed, ready for you to plant on your own. We do the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the fun parts.

Includes:

  • Custom-built raised garden bed with premium soil blend

  • Proper placement and leveling

  • Built to fit your yard and space

  • Quality materials designed to last

  • Ideal for vegetables, herbs, or flowers

Starting at $375 for a 16sf Cedar Bed

Planned + Guided

Best for Families, Beginners & Busy Homeowners

This is our done-for-you garden solution, inspired by square foot gardening principles and designed to help you grow more with less effort.

Includes:

  • Custom raised garden bed with premium soil blend

  • Square foot garden layout

  • Plant recommendations with spacing guidance

  • Seasonal schedule guide

  • Optional planting assistance

Starting at $465 for a 16sf Cedar Bed with Master Plan

Optional Add-Ons

  • Multiple bed discounts

  • Seasonal refresh or soil top-off

  • Educational setup for schools or groups

  • Garden expansion planning

  • Water system or trellis install

  • Companion planting guide