A raised bed keeps soil loose and drains well. Start with untreated cedar boards, a level patch of ground and a few hours on a dry weekend.
Cut four boards to length, screw the corners together, then fill the frame with a mix of compost and topsoil.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
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12 responses to “How to Build a Raised Garden Bed”
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Great guide. How deep should the bed be for carrots?
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Thanks, I built the bed this weekend and it went together fast.
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Would pine boards work if I line the inside with plastic?
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Last question: do you seal the cedar or leave it bare outdoors?
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Which soil mix did you use for the lettuce bed?
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The cedar boards worked well for me too. Do you oil them each spring?
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Yes, a light coat of linseed oil every spring keeps the cedar in good shape.
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Planning a second bed next to the first. Should I leave a gap for a path?
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Leave about two feet. It makes watering and weeding much easier.
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Two feet is a good rule of thumb. Mulch the path to keep weeds down.
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I used pine instead of cedar and it has held up for two seasons.
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One more question. Does the bed need a liner under the soil?
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