How to Build a Raised Vegetable Garden Bed
Building a raised vegetable bed can be an easy and fun weekend project. For a full list of materials and tools and a set of instructions go to this link: htt…
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I have a farm and cannot stress enough the value of good soil. It doesn’t
just “happen”. For raised beds. 1/3 top soil, 1/3 sand, 1/3 rotting leaves
or compost. THEN compost cooking scraps (peels, veggies, etc) all winter
and spring. (I gather in buckets on the back porch and empty every two or
three days – we cook a lot,) I also add layers of leaves and ashes from
the corn bonfire. Your only problem may be that the soil is TOO strong,
especially if you live in the South and have bugs year round.
smb123211
February 15, 2014 at 3:57 pm
This summer’s project
J B
February 15, 2014 at 4:02 pm
I hope I can do this!
Angelita Organ
February 15, 2014 at 4:07 pm
I don’t like this way. I guess is good for some but for me it’s the roots
of trees is why I want raised. If I was to dig down what is the point in a
box?
Richard Volz
February 15, 2014 at 4:11 pm
Favorably, these basic steps are merely suitable especially for beginners
who has less knowledge on creating raised vegetable garden bed.
Nonetheless, the information are being presented very well.
Sheds Direct Manchester
February 15, 2014 at 4:18 pm
I liked the way he did.
27seaside
February 15, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Even easier have your cedar planks cut at Home depot just drill holes adn
screw them in and your done!
eatvids
February 15, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Great vid and tips! Question: What do you think about putting one of those
weed protection sheets underneath the raised garden bed? Will that hinder
the roots? Is it okay to mix the dirt with compost/manure/etc?
dinah259
February 15, 2014 at 5:53 pm
great video!!!
kims2009
February 15, 2014 at 6:06 pm
how much do they charge for cutting the planks?
zOMGLaserGunzPewPew
February 15, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Thumbs up for taking the time. Thanks. ;0)
68NYC
February 15, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Great video. Thanks for the ideas. I’m planning on making my raised garden
bed 4 by 10 so my son can reach the middle. It should be a fun project for
the two of us this fall and something to look forward to when spring comes.
🙂
James Hudson
February 15, 2014 at 7:24 pm
Thanks for the vid, clear instructions, now time to get planting!
Get Planting
February 15, 2014 at 8:22 pm
we look alike
jo Roberts
February 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Thanks for the great tips!
Backyard Discovery
February 15, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Or in the Canadian Rockies where the soil is rock
Tom Wolfe
February 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm
1×6 ‘s?thats what i just used lol, like $2.5 a piece at local H-Depot
tommidrab
February 15, 2014 at 10:49 pm
nicely explained, perfect for beginners! Thank-you, I enjoyed this very
much:)
Claire Martini
February 15, 2014 at 10:57 pm
You can raise it up to save your back by putting legs under it and a
screen….
MrEnergyCzar
February 15, 2014 at 11:10 pm
Hopefully, I can do this!
Angelita Organ
February 16, 2014 at 12:06 am
Negative Comments!!! This project is very simple. If you think that you
cannot handle cutting and screwing together a few boards then gardening
probably gonna be too difficult as well. The steps of making a garden box
are not unnecessary. You cannot just use any wood or screws. It must be
naturally rot resistant wood and outdoor screws. Treated lumber has
chemicals that will harm your soil and veggies. By the way raised beds are
better than traditional crop rows-less compaction & better drainage
Elizabeth Chasteen
February 16, 2014 at 12:25 am
Cutting planks at home depot is free.
eatvids
February 16, 2014 at 1:01 am
cool im going to do that
jo Roberts
February 16, 2014 at 1:08 am
Wow, this is alot of work, Id rather pay somebody. :s
versacegillis
February 16, 2014 at 1:35 am
very simple thank you much appreciated
roobixq
February 16, 2014 at 1:53 am