Building a Raised Bed, Part I

This video goes over the advantages raised beds offer, as well as what you will need to build one

lift bed are one of the honest way to grow your vegetables , herb , and flower . They can be build to any sizing , using a sort of materials . For our project , we ’re building a 4 - foot x 4 - groundwork raised garden bed , using untreated wood . The 4 - foot - square size not only complements thesquare - invertebrate foot garden method acting , but is also a honest size for a starter garden or for gardeners with limited space .

Raised bottom have other advantages , too . They warm up quickly in spring and they drain more expeditiously than an in - land garden . And you could have the proper soil right from the outset , so you do n’t have to care with whatever tough ( or unusable ) soil your M may have . They are promptly approachable , estimable - looking at , and you’re able to place them where you require . The cloth and tools you ’ll need to build a conjure bed :

Skill level :

prosperous to intermediate , depending on your woodworking / cutting skills .

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