Come learn how to build durable, long-lasting raised garden beds or planter boxes. This video will walk you through the best lumber choices, bed dimensions, a step-by-step demonstration to build a raised garden bed, plus tips on gopher-proofing the bed with hardware cloth. The planter boxes shown in this video are 4×8′ by 16.5″, made of heart redwood. Thank you so much for tuning in and following along!
Written version of this tutorial: https://homesteadandchill.com/how-to-build-raised-garden-bed/
Drip irrigation for raised beds video, out now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re-5rEFd59c
How to fill raised garden beds with soil: https://homesteadandchill.com/how-to-fill-raised-garden-bed-perfect-organic-soil/
How to Make Raised Beds Last Longer (with sealing info): https://homesteadandchill.com/make-garden-beds-last-longer/
SUPPLIES
3″ Decking Screws: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0100IDA9O/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d
Nontoxic wood sealer for garden beds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V85XFJ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d
12″ galvanized steel mending braces: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N6X576D/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&th=1
Sealing your garden beds isn’t necessary (especially if you use heart redwood or cedar, which are already very durable on their own, unsealed) but we did end up sealing the interior of the raised bed with a non-toxic, food-safe wood sealer (linked above) to make the bed last even longer. Applying a sealer BEFORE you build the garden beds is easiest, but we sealed the inside after assembly because I like the look of aged redwood and want the outside to age naturally. See this article to learn more, including about the silicone caulking I mentioned. 7 Ways to extend the life of wood raised beds: https://homesteadandchill.com/make-garden-beds-last-longer/
Another great option for durable, long-lasting garden beds is to use quality, food-safe metal raised garden bed kits – like Birdies beds! Use code deannacat3 to save 5% off Birdies Beds here: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/birdies-original
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28 Comments
Love this video! How long does it take on average to make?
Isn’t cedar better for insects?
What should I use to remove/kill the grass that my bed will go on?
I love the marijuana plans in the back yard f your patio lol 🤘🏻
This is the BEST DYI video on building Raised Garden beds on YouTube! Thank you!😊🎉😊
Wow! Hands down the best video I've seen for beginners on raised garden beds!! You really went above and beyond what I've seen others do! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Redwood? Did you win the lotto?
How much to make 1 bed ?
Gorgeous garden! If you don’t mind me asking, how much does it cost to build one bed like this?
Great video, one of the best on raised garden beds and I really like the way you incorporated seating into the whole garden… I have a good amount of land part of which is thru a thinly wooded area and I think I'm going to use your idea to create a big veg garden with seating and entertainment there for the summer months here in NJ. Thank you so much.
But you didn't cover the landscaping cloth part… but I know what to do with it.
I did this a few weeks ago but man we have a lot of stray cats around the property and they tear up our beds and poop everywhere
Hay hay hay I love the plants they look nice and healthy hope they treated you guys good 😉
Excellent Video! Looking forward to more…
This was EXTREMELY useful! Very well done ❤
Love Your Raised Garden Beds. I Will Be Building My New Beds Like Yours. Thank You
is that cannabis growing in the cloth buckets? I use the buckets for potatoes since I live on graded ancient Riverbed., it has zero nutritional value for anything to grow in the ground without a raised bed
I wonder what she would look like in a bikini
where can I buy the gopher protection sheet? and what metal is that? Please share the product information.
Talking about "thinking outside of the box." This is one of the most efficient way I have seen thus far.
How long does the wood last
Hi Deanna
Just started watching your channel. Good job! I noticed the nice ground cover used. What is that? Gravel? If so please elaborate on what type,size and did you use a landscape material laid down prior to the cover? Also how long has it been down?
very helpful, thank you
Can you make this a Elevated Raise bed
Salut super impressionnant top merci pour cette vidéo, et votre chaîne je m’abonne 🙏🙏🙏
Great video and very informative. Best video seen so far. Can't wait to build my own!
definitely like the drip irrigation with so many yo just turn on a rap to water numerous beds. noticed you saved a ton of timber and money by not capping
nice lookin cannabis in the fabric pots there
Thank you for making this video. I am now feeling confident to tackle this project for my backward 🙂