Creating A Garden Bed

The metal gives the garden an industrial look and conducts heat warming the soil in the spring.

Creating a garden bed.

Plan how many beds you re going to need. 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. There is no assembly required but be sure to drill some drainage holes in the bottom before you add the soil. Beautiful faux creations demonstrates one of the easiest ways to create raised bed gardens by using animal feeding troughs.

To get your edges straight for a square or rectangular vegetable plot stretch a. The size is up to you. Anything wider than that can make it difficult to reach the center of the bed. Clear the surface by first removing plants weeds brush and rock.

Create a four sided structure using 2 x 10 inch lumber that has been cut to length. Mainly preparing a new garden bed means preparing the soil. But depending on what you re going to plant smaller beds might be a better idea. 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.

One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds. The garden bed should be four feet wide or less. It s best to group similar plants and best companions in one bed. Outline the areas of your garden plot that you want to clear.

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