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How to build a simple raised garden bed. Easy DIY project for making a vegetable or flower box in your backyard.

How to Build a Simple Raised Garden Bed (DIY Garden Box)

Jane and Sonja
Grow your own food even in a small space with this simple raised garden bed diy tutorial.
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Ingredients
  

  • Mini Lumber Ties x9 at 8’ long each, pressure-treated lumber
  • Miter Saw
  • Hammer
  • Screws
  • x4 10” Nail Spikes and x8 5″ Nail Spikes
  • Drill with appropriate sized drill bit
  • Measuring tape
  • Level
  • Pitchfork
  • Soil / Compost / Manure
  • Garden blanket optional

Instructions
 

  • Decide on the location. Vegetable gardens grow best in a sunny location so vegetables are getting at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
  • Prepare the location by measure and marking the perimeter for the garden bed using a spray paint.
  • Cut your lumber ties to size. Prepare the remaining materials to have on hand.
  • Assemble the DIY garden bed by positioning one 8’ long mini tie lengthwise. Position one 4′ long cut mini tie at a 90 degree angle from the end of the longer mini tie. Repeat with the others to form an evenly shaped rectangle, staggering the placement of the lumber.
  • Continue adding and securing addition rows.
  • Fill the new garden box with leaves, topsoil, compost and other organic matter.
  • Plan the garden bed and plant your flowers or veggies.
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