We turned a dead corner in our backyard into a thriving edible raised bed vegetable garden—no construction, just a quick and simple setup you can do, too. This is a full compilation of all our deck transformation videos—from tearing out the old deck and installing new tile, to setting up pop-up raised beds, laying drip irrigation, adding high-quality soil, planting in partial shade, and finally harvesting homegrown food to bring it full circle.
If you’ve got a deck, patio, or small space that feels forgotten, this video will inspire you to turn it into something beautiful and productive—without construction.
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🎥Video is timestamped – jump to the part you’re most interested in (see below)
📌 Supplies we used for our deck makeover:
*Drip Irrigation Supplies: 20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim”: https://misterlandscaper.com, plus FREE shipping on orders $49 and over!
*Smart Pot Urban Raised Bed (2 x 4): 10% off w/ code “calikim”: https://smartpots.com/product/smart-pot-urban-raised-bed/
*Monterey Lawn and Garden Fish and Guano Fertilizer: 20% off site-wide w/ code “calikim20”: https://www.montereylawngarden.com/product/fish-guano/
*Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers: (Raised Bed Soil coming soon!) exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you visit: https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
Part 2 – Deck Demo, Surface Prep
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Part 3 – DIY Deck Tile Install
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*Kneeling pad: https://amzn.to/411vtaG
Part 4 – 15 Minute Raised Bed
*Smart Pot Urban Raised Bed (2 x 4): 10% off w/ code “calikim”: https://smartpots.com/product/smart-pot-urban-raised-bed/
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Part 5 – The BEST Soil for Raised Beds
*Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers: (Raised Bed Soil coming soon!) exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you visit: https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
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Part 6 – Drip Irrigation
Mister Landscaper drip irrigation supplies:
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*Vegetable Garden Drip Kit: https://misterlandscaper.com/vegetable-garden-drip-kit-2
*Timer 2 outlet: https://misterlandscaper.com/twozone-automatic-water-timer-qty-1 *Support stakes: https://misterlandscaper.com/14-in-vinyl-support-stake-qty-10
*Add-a-Dripper: https://misterlandscaper.com/5-gph-add-a-drippers-qty-511
Part 7 – You Don’t Need Full Sun! 20 Vegetables That Grow in Partial Shade
SEEDS
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*Diva Cucumber: Cucumber, Late Summer Seed Collections
*Scarlett Runner Beans, Bush Beans: Bean Seed Collection
*Prospera Compact Basil: Late Summer Seed Collection
*Ruby Red Chard: Heat Tolerant, Late Summer Seed Collections
*Red Russian Kale: Heat Tolerant, Late Summer Seed Collections
*Giant Red Mustard Greens: Specialty Greens, Fall Garden Seed Collections
*Arugula: Spring, Fall Garden Seed Collections
*Endive: Specialty Greens Seed Collection
*Lettuce: Lettuce Seed Collection
*Parsley, Basil, Cilantro, Chives: Herb Seed Collection
*Nasturtiums: Bring on Pollinator Red & Cool Season, Fall Garden Seed Collections
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Intro
00:39 Part 1 – Deck Demo and Project Planning Made Simple
08:32 Part 2 – Deck Demo, Surface Prep & Ready for Installation
17:26 Part 3 – Easy & Affordable DIY Deck Tile Install for a Raised Bed
27:55 Part 4 – 15 Minute Raised Bed Garden—No Construction Needed
31:25 Part 5 – The BEST Soil for Raised Beds to Grow More Vegetables
42:05 Part 6 – Drip Irrigation for Raised Beds Step-by-Step Guide
1:13:09 Part 7 – You Don’t Need Full Sun! 20 Vegetables That Grow in Partial Shade
1:35:07 Part 8 – Full Circle – Harvesting
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7 Comments
Good kim do u have old seeds from pass years and still sow them😊
That's me, I'm @harmonywithnature! I'm so excited to have named your beautiful garden space and I thank you for the goodies you sent me. Your videos always inspire me to get out in the garden and do better. My gardens space is aptly named Harmony With Nature. I didn't even think to name it until after you needed a name for yours. Thank you for sharing so much gardening education and wisdom!
Really cool space
CG has come from behind the camera 😊
KISMET! I just bought 30 cubic feet of Coastal Organics of Maine Raised Bed Mix and topped off my sinking raised beds with it ! It is GORGEOUS and I'm hoping it won't disappear and break down on me as quickly as the other stuff I was using which had way too much compost/organic matter. Since this has lobster shells, worm castings and more exotic ingredients – it even has Micorriza (or however you spell it) to stimulate the roots. So you really don't have to add any amendments i.e. compost and probably fertilizer as it is already added.
Did Jerry film making the garden potting bench? I was listening while cooking dinner and doing laundry. I learned alot about drip kit watering and tried to catch most of the other segments.
Great job you both thanks for sharing❤