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Build a Raised Garden Bed in 4 Easy Steps

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2024
By: Garden Gate Review Team
Build a Raised Garden Bed
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  • Gather the Supplies
  • Building the Side Walls
  • Installing the Bottom
  • Filling and Finishing the Bed
  • Conclusion
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Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies, but it can be a challenge if you have a small yard or container garden. One of the easiest solutions is to build a raised garden bed. Raised garden beds allow you to grow more plants per square foot, and they can also provide better drainage and improve soil aeration.

In this article, we’ll discuss the materials and tools you’ll need and considerations to keep in mind while building a raised bed. With this information, you’ll be able to build a raised garden bed that will last for years.

Gather the Supplies

Before starting any construction project, you want to make a list of essential tools and materials. All of the supplies needed to build a raised garden bed can be easily purchased at your local home improvement store. You will need a few different pieces of wood cut to the dimensions of the bed you want to build. You can cut these yourself or have them cut by a professional. You will also need a wheelbarrow, landscape fabric, soil, and mulch.

Building the Side Walls

Start by building the side walls for your raised bed. Lay two of the boards across each other at a right angle and nail or screw them together at the corners. Remember to measure correctly so that you get an even square. Do this for both sets of sides, then stand each one up on its end and nail or screw them together again to form four sides of the raised bed.

Installing the Bottom

Lay down a sheet of hardware cloth at the bottom of your raised bed and staple it securely into place. This technique will help keep any burrowing pests from entering your garden. Use the wheelbarrow to fill up your raised bed with soil mix until it reaches a few feet deep. Make sure to pack it down firmly so that it stays in place when you water it for future plantings.

Filling and Finishing the Bed

Once you have finished filling in your raised garden bed with soil mix, you can add in any extra ingredients like compost, fertilizer, or mulch to enrich it further. Water it thoroughly and let it settle for a few days before planting anything in it. Make sure to level off uneven areas so that planting is easier in the future.

Conclusion

Creating a beautiful, bountiful garden doesn’t have to take a lot of time and energy. By building a raised garden bed, you’ll have a safe, fertile space to grow your favorite flowers, fruits, and vegetables. With the right tools and supplies, you can construct your own raised garden bed in no time. It’s sure to be an investment that will pay off for years to come.

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