![[UPDATE #3] Raised planting bed for the Mrs.](https://www.allforgardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UPDATE-3-Raised-planting-bed-for-the-Mrs.jpg "[UPDATE #3] Raised planting bed for the Mrs.")
I’ve been having a lot of fun building a raised planting bed for my wife this week. She’s been asking for years to have one and I finally caved. I got a lot accomplished yesterday and I’m now coming down the home stretch.
Here’s what I did:
1) Painted and installed wooden decorative corner embellishments
2) Put up a chicken wire sub wall to create a vapor space
3) Put up a rubber bladder moisture barrier wall (I used an old portable spill containment for the material)
4) Installed solar LED night lighting
The only thing left now is to put down a flagstone pathway in the interior section. I’m planning on going to the patio store today to pick out the stones and get the other materials.
#Thanks again to this community for being so helpful and suggesting great ideas!
Previous update:
https://www.reddit.com/r/gardening/comments/161e1q7/update_2_raised_planting_bed_for_the_mrs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1
by LongHaulinTruckwit
12 Comments
This looks awesome! Will you put wire on the bottom as well to keep our critters?
That’s a work of art 👍
Been watching these updates for last couple of weeks. Lovely! Awesome! I wish I had some.
Wow, how beautiful is that 😍
Beautiful job!
Just as a heads up though, some plants can become stressed from excess lighting during dark periods. It might not be enough light to affect anything, but if the garden has trouble in the future, it’s something worth knowing!
Cheers.
That’s nice. The lighting is a great idea.
She’s lucky to have you! Looks great
Looks damn good wanna help me with mine next ? 😆
So fancy!! It’s beautiful 😍
##PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The clipped ends of chicken wire are extremely sharp. My hands, arms, and legs are full of cuts and punctures. Use gloves and wear long sleeve clothing while working with it.
Wtf ! You even thought of the details. So jealous
Those lights aren’t Gona help the plants when it’s dark and there is light shining on them.