3 Cell Wicking Garden Bed DIY Kit (1300mm x 500mm)

3 Cell Wicking Garden Bed DIY Kit – The Urban Compact

Big growing potential. Small footprint. Less time spent watering.

The Wattle & Wick 3 Cell Wicking Garden Bed DIY Kit makes it easy to create a productive, water-efficient vegetable garden in courtyards, compact backyards, patios and smaller outdoor spaces.

Meet The Urban Compact - a clever DIY wicking system designed to help you grow more at home while spending less time watering and more time enjoying the harvest.

With three integrated wicking cells and a compact 1300 mm × 500 mm footprint, you can grow your favourite herbs, leafy greens and seasonal vegetables without sacrificing valuable outdoor space.

Whether you’re starting your first vegetable garden, creating a convenient kitchen garden or making better use of a small backyard, this kit gives you the essential components to build a smarter garden that works for you.

Less watering. More growing.

Traditional garden beds lose moisture through surface evaporation and drainage. Wicking beds take a smarter approach.

Water is stored in a lined reservoir beneath the growing area, allowing moisture to move upwards through the wicking system towards your plants’ roots.

This helps maintain more consistent moisture levels while reducing unnecessary water loss from surface watering.

The result is a practical, water-efficient way to grow fresh food at home - without the constant chore of watering every day.

Why you’ll love The Urban Compact

Perfect for smaller spaces: A 1300 mm × 500 mm footprint fits neatly into courtyards, patios and compact backyards.

Three dedicated wicking cells: Create a productive growing space for herbs, leafy greens and seasonal vegetables.

Smarter water use: The sub-surface reservoir helps reduce evaporation and unnecessary water waste.

Less frequent watering: Stored water can help keep your growing medium moist for longer, depending on the weather, plant selection and growing conditions.

Build it your way: Use your preferred suitable timber sleepers to create a raised garden bed that complements your outdoor space.

Choose your ideal height: Select the 400 mm standard option or the 600 mm deep option to suit your needs.

A clean, professional finish: Powder-coated galvanised steel corner brackets provide a strong, streamlined finish for your timber frame.

Your kit includes the essential components to build the water reservoir and wicking system inside your own timber raised garden bed.

Included in your kit:

• 1 set of 4 corner brackets
• 1 bottom pond liner
• 1 top pond liner strip
• 3 wicking cells
• 1 water inlet pipe
• 1 overflow pipe
• 6 L of perlite
• Composite timber sleepers (if selected), precision cut to size and predrilled.

The kit is designed to work with timber sleepers measuring 200 mm × 50 mm, allowing you to construct the frame to your selected height.

Choose your garden bed height

Both options have an external footprint of approximately 1300 mm × 500 mm.

400 mm height - Standard

A versatile choice for everyday backyard gardening, with a lower profile that suits patios and courtyards.

Timber required:

• 3 sleepers measuring 3000 × 200 × 50 mm
• Cut 4 lengths to 1300 mm
• Cut 4 lengths to 500 mm

600 mm height - Deep

A taller option for gardeners who prefer a more elevated growing space and additional bed depth.

Timber required:

• 4 sleepers measuring 3000 × 200 × 50 mm
• Cut 6 lengths to 1300 mm
• Cut 6 lengths to 500 mm

*Timber sleepers and growing medium are not included. Please confirm your final timber dimensions and construction requirements before cutting.

What else will you need?

To complete your garden bed, you’ll need:

• Suitable timber sleepers for your selected height
• Quality potting mix or growing medium suitable for wicking beds
• Basic DIY tools and any additional fixings required for your chosen construction

Once assembled, fill your bed with the appropriate growing medium, plant your favourite crops and fill the reservoir through the inlet pipe. The overflow pipe helps manage excess water and reduces the risk of waterlogging.

Small space. Fresh food. Big rewards.

Imagine stepping outside to pick fresh basil for dinner, harvesting crisp lettuce for lunch or growing your own seasonal greens just metres from your kitchen.

You don’t need acres of land or hours of spare time to get started. You just need a smarter way to grow.

The Wattle & Wick 3 Cell Wicking Garden Bed DIY Kit helps you make the most of your available space with a compact, water-efficient growing system you can build yourself.

Build your own. Grow your own. Make every drop count.

Choose your preferred height and start growing with The Urban Compact today.