Jaimie is 8 months pregnant with our second child...which makes gardening...difficult. So, doing a DIY Raised Planter Box seemed like a great way to help her not need to lean over in the garden but still be able to get some
It is everyones duty to do someting good to the environment around us.As middle school students, we can also do a lot of helpful things.For example, we can protect it by not throwing rubbish away.We can save water to make full use of it. We can use materials which do no harm to t...
So, that’s when Mr. Crumbs discovered a bunch of scrap wood lying around from a construction site and decided to use that to build some cheap raised garden beds. In addition to the other materials we needed for this project, the total was around $15! Now that’s what I call smart s...
We decided that our front porch needed an upgrade It has remained fairly untouched since we moved in a year and a half ago. Sad, I know. So we decided to try our hand at building box planters for either side of the front door. It was my goal to avoid purchasing anything to complete...
You may want to lay a few inches of sand or gravel, followed by at least 8 inches of soil mixed with peat; this will give you the well-draining soil most plants appreciate. Next See: Raised Garden Bed Success—Essential Tips for… ...
But let’s start from the beginning and give a definition. When we say “raised garden bed” or simply “raised bed,” we’re referring to a freestanding box or frame—traditionally with no bottom or top—that sits aboveground in a sunny spot filled with good-quality soil. Raised beds ar...
Finished Raised Garden Planter Bed Step 1 – All of our wood pieces cut. Now time to start assembling our Raised Planter Bed. Step 2 – First screws are in. This will be one of the end pieces of our planter. Step 3 – More end pieces being put together. ...
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide, including all the supplies you'll need. This DIY project is easy to do.
Making a raised garden bed is an easy weekend project even for a novice. Here’s how to do it, from placement to potting soil to plants.
How to Make a Raised Bed Frame for Your Garden A gardening raised bed frame is made from landscape timbers, railroad ties, two by tens, concrete blocks, or just about any other durable and strong material that holds soil. Even an old tractor-trailer tire can be used. Years ago, this ...