Limited space, poor ground soil, difficultly in bending over, cost considerations are just some of the disadvantages that can be addressed with a DIY Plastic Barrel Raised Garden Bed for growing vegetable, herbs, etc. Used 55-gallon plastic drums, which can be cut in half and affixed to an elevated homemade planting stand, one can create a raised bed customized to individual needs. The sources below provide free of charge (via video, combination text/picture presentation, or downloadable tutorial) step-by-step instructions for building this type of raised bed.