Our easy diy guide to building a raised garden bed the perfect raised bed.
Building a garden bed.
Then using a circular saw make the cut.
You ll need two end pieces for each box.
Plan where you want to place the beds.
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The main objective of having a raised garden bed is to maximize productivity.
To build the raised beds begin by measuring one 2x12x12 board to a length of 35 1 2 for the planter box end pieces.
Use a shovel to remove ground that prevents the frame from resting in a level position.
Keep in mind many types of plants such as vegetables.
You create raised garden beds by building a large container and filling it with soil compost and aerating materials.
Plan how many beds you re going to need.
Building the garden bed.
Drive the stakes about 60 2 feet into the ground and leave the rest of the stakes exposed aboveground.
How to build a raised garden bed planning your garden location.
For optimum plant growth and productivity your raised garden bed should get at least eight hours of full sun every day so be sure to place your garden in the sunniest area of your yard.
One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds.
Some raised garden bed kits are.
Unless you re going to plant.
You can use anything from wood planks to logs metal panels purpose made plastic and other materials.
The most common type is made with wood and that s what i chose for mine too.
Place on the inside of the bed so that the stakes are less visible.
Pick a spot for your garden bed.
Don t worry about the condition of the soil in your chosen location since you will be adding your own quality soil.
Normally you d want the area with the most sun.
That s why before you start building there are four things to consider.
We used boards that are 12.
The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall.
Choose a flat sunny spot to build your raised garden bed.