Building A Garden Bed

The most common type is made with wood and that s what i chose for mine too.

Building a garden bed.

You can use anything from wood planks to logs metal panels purpose made plastic and other materials. Don t worry about the condition of the soil in your chosen location since you will be adding your own quality soil. To build the raised beds begin by measuring one 2x12x12 board to a length of 35 1 2 for the planter box end pieces. You create raised garden beds by building a large container and filling it with soil compost and aerating materials.

Some raised garden bed kits are. Building a raised garden bed to support timber beds place wooden stakes at every corner and every few feet for longer beds. The main objective of having a raised garden bed is to maximize productivity. Keep in mind many types of plants such as vegetables.

Normally you d want the area with the most sun. How to build a raised garden bed planning your garden location. Choose a flat sunny spot to build your raised garden bed. You ll need two end pieces for each box.

The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall. Plan where you want to place the beds. That s why before you start building there are four things to consider. Then using a circular saw make the cut.

One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds. Use a shovel to remove ground that prevents the frame from resting in a level position. Place on the inside of the bed so that the stakes are less visible. Pick a spot for your garden bed.

Building the garden bed. 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. We used boards that are 12. Plan how many beds you re going to need.

Unless you re going to plant. If you re realizing you were hoping for something simpler we ve got hacks to help you make a. Use a framing square and a pencil to mark for your cut.