The wood to use for a raised bed is your decision.
Build your own raised garden bed.
Spring is right around the corner and if you want to get a head start on your garden now is the time.
If building your own raised garden bed add height to the walls by adding a second level of lumber when making the frame.
These diy raised garden beds can be built in just a few hours so you can be on your way to deciding what all you want to plant personally i m a fan of the tomatoes and the squash.
Pressure treated lumber is an option.
Follow our directions and you ll be able to build the 4 by 8 foot bed pictured here as a weekend.
A raised garden bed essentially a large planting box is the ultimate problem solver.
While you can buy plenty of raised bed kits it s not too difficult to make your own out of a few wooden boards.
It offers perfect drainage protection from pests and easy access to crops.
Cedar and redwood are naturally water resistant but can be expensive and hard to find.
How to build a raised bed garden anyone can do this.
And it s just the thing to turn your backyard into the farm of your dreams.
Thanks for the kind words and support materials and tools.
How to build your own diy raised garden bed february 15 2019.
Hemlock fir and pine are suitable materials for raised beds but aren t very long lasting.
Another bonus of raised garden beds.
Here are some options.
This barrier between the soil in the bed and the soil in your yard helps keep weeds and.