Let s look at some of the most creative garden beds that you can make right in your own backyard.
Build your own raised garden.
The corrugated metal raised garden bed.
Working on a flat surface such as a patio set a 4 foot 2 by 12 board on its narrow side edge on the pavement.
There are many reasons a raised bed is more beneficial than a traditional garden.
The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall.
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Whether you choose to use cedar recycled plastic galvanized steel or any other raw material you can build your garden bed with ease.
How to build a raised garden bed planning your garden location.
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One of the latest trends in gardening is to build raised garden beds.
The ends of the 2x6 boards should be even with the sides of the post.
Position your 4x4s on each corner of your square to form a garden bed frame.
Set the frame back in place over the tilled area.
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Increase drainage for your garden by turning the soil beneath the bed area with a pitchfork or rotary tiller.
Stack a second 2x6 on top of the first.
You can build your own raised garden bed using a variety of materials.
Set the raised garden bed frame aside.
Using a sod cutter or grub hoe skim away the grass layer.
Keep in mind many types of plants such as vegetables.
Raising your own fresh produce saves money and is a fun hobby.
Pick a spot for your garden bed.
At one end of the board place a 16 inch 4 by 4 corner post upright and flush with the end of the board.