Building Raised Garden Beds

A raised garden bed essentially a large planting box is the ultimate problem solver.

Building raised garden beds.

Stack a second 2x6 on top of the first. Let s look at some of the most creative garden beds that you can make right in your own backyard. They are absolutely gorgeous. And it s just the thing to turn your backyard into the farm of your dreams.

Diy raised garden beds. This raised bed is massive so make sure you have enough space in your home before giving it a go. These instructions describe building a 4 foot by 6 foot by 10 1 2 inch bed with 2 x 4 untreated lumber. Left organic the wood will weather nicely to a silver gray color over time.

All things cedar 23 in w x 70 in l x 15 75 in h natural cedar cedar raised garden bed. Item 1447947 model rgt15. A bed that s at least 6 inches high provides ease of access and gives roots plenty of room to grow. I really like these raised beds.

We chose pressure treated lumber that s cedar tone rather than green so they look like cedar raised garden beds. The size is up to you. Everything you need is available at home centers for about 200 per planter. Position your 4x4s on each corner of your square to form a garden bed frame.

What i love even more is that they appear to be very easy to construct. Whether you choose to use cedar recycled plastic galvanized steel or any other raw material you can build your garden bed with ease. By building up the beds at their lowest sections like these stone raised beds you can create the illusion of a level garden. Gathering materials for raised garden beds.

Follow our directions and you ll be able to build the 4 by 8 foot bed pictured here as a weekend. Raised beds curtail creeping weeds and drifting seeds. Building the garden bed. Then pick a wall to start with and screw your first 2x6 to connect the corners of the raised bed.

You ll also need to set aside at least 500 and a whole lot of soil to fill the garden bed. While this garden bed may not be for everyone it s excellent for folks who are serious about growing their food. Raised beds are a terrific option for yards with steep slopes. The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall blocks.

The height discourages pests especially rabbits. You can build your own raised garden bed using a variety of materials. Vinyl plastic and composite raised garden beds are strong and durable containers that are built to last. Cedar raised garden beds from a kit can be used to create a thriving garden using untreated wood that naturally resists rot and insects.