Building a raised garden bed is a great way to create a low-maintenance garden and improve soil quality for better plant growth, and a raised bed can solve a wide variety of garden problems, especially if your yard is filled with poor soil. Instead of trying to dig a new garden bed in the ground, a raised bed allows you to rise above all that.The following content also has some reference value for raised garden beds.
In addition to having fewer weeds to deal with, planting on a raised bed eliminates some of the bending and kneeling issues that can make planting on a regular bed feel like a big move. Another benefit: The soil warms up faster in the spring, so you can plant it faster, and it will come out faster in wet weather. While you can buy many raised bed kits, it's not hard to make your own from a few pieces of wood.
What do you need?
rake
level
(4) 1 foot long 4x4s
(8) 4ft long 2x6s
(4) 2x2s 2 feet long
drill
screw
square
Tape measure
shovel
Deck screw
topsoil
Step 1: Draw the garden bed frame
Start by deciding how big you want your garden bed frame to be. If you're not sure, start with a 4x4 sq ft garden bed frame; It's big enough for a variety of plants, but small enough that you can still reach the center of the bed. Rake the ground so that raised beds can lie flat.
Step 2: Create a garden bed frame wall
Start with a four-foot 4x4 to make corner posts; 8 4 foot long 2x6 inch side rails; There are also four 2-foot lengths of 2x2 as center stakes (you can buy these sizes from your local hardware store or cut them to size as needed).
Place the 4x4 at each corner of the square to form a garden bed frame. Then choose a wall and fasten the first 2x6 wall in place. Fold a second 2x6 over the first one. The ends of the 2x6 boards should be flush with the sides of the post. Use a square to ensure that the railing and the post are aligned at right angles.
Step 3: Connect the garden bed wall
Stand the sides of the garden bed frame up against each other, with the posts on the outside. Screw the two side rails onto the posts to create a convex rise for the rest of the walls. Again, the ends of the track should be equal to the sides of the post.
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Step 4: Set up your garden bed frame
Measure diagonally in both directions of the raised bed to ensure that the frame is square. Then, adjust the raised bed until the two diagonal lines are equal in length.
Step 5: Make your garden bed frame strong
Take a 2x2 stake and place it in the middle of the outer wall of the garden bed frame. Dig or knock into the ground so that the top of the stake is level with the top of the side railing. Attach wooden posts to raised bedside rails with deck screws ($37, Home Depot). Repeat with the remaining three garden bed framing walls.
Step 6: Fill the garden bed frame with dirt
Fill the bed with a mixture of topsoil and compost, leaving a few inches at the top for planting.
Step 7: Plant your garden
Plant vegetables or flowers in cultivated beds, following the recommended planting depth and spacing.
Step 8: Water and maintain
Water your garden regularly and monitor for pests and diseases. You can also add a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
With these steps, you can build a raised garden bed and enjoy the benefits of easier planting, improved soil quality and higher yields.
