Creating A Garden Bed

The dimensions of your diy raised garden bed can vary depending on your needs and available space.

Creating a garden bed.

There is no assembly required but be sure to drill some drainage holes in the bottom before you add the soil. One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds. To get your edges straight for a square or rectangular vegetable plot stretch a. The procedure can be long and exhausting especially if done manually but the rewards will be worth it if you take the time to do it right.

Here are the basics of clearing your garden spot. Clear the surface by first removing plants weeds brush and rock. Building the garden bed the bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall blocks. To create a new garden bed you will need to plan it prepare for it and finally make the bed.

Plan the size of your bed. A bed that s at least 6 inches high provides ease of access and gives roots plenty of room to grow. The metal gives the garden an industrial look and conducts heat warming the soil in the spring. Plan how many beds you re going to need.

Outline the areas of your garden plot that you want to clear. Beautiful faux creations demonstrates one of the easiest ways to create raised bed gardens by using animal feeding troughs. The garden bed should be four feet wide or less. But depending on what you re going to plant smaller beds might be a better idea.

Anything wider than that can make it difficult to reach the center of the bed. If necessary mow the site to cut. Create a four sided structure using 2 x 10 inch lumber that has been cut to length.