How to Build Raised Garden Beds

Do you have questions about how to build raised garden beds yourself? How deep should a raised bed garden be? What kind of wood should be used for raised garden beds? And how do you build a raised bed garden box? We've got answers to these questions and more on our discussion boards, projects, and video tutorials. We've got you covered.

Raised Bed and Trellis

Building a Raised Garden Bed

Get the location ready: Choose the spot where you’d like to place the garden bed and remove the grass from the area.
Choose what kind of wood to use: To build a raised garden bed that will last, use cedar or redwood as they are both naturally water-resistant.
Build the garden bed frame: Put together your raised garden bed with a frame that is at least six inches high and has four sides.
Install the bottom of the frame: Once the frame is put together, staple wide-mesh hardware cloth to the bottom. This will keep weeds out while letting earthworms in.
Optional add-on to garden beds: To keep animals out, consider installing a mesh cover on your raised garden bed using wood and PVC pipes.

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Top Projects for Building Raised Garden Beds

We have compiled the top raised garden beds projects for you right here. Enjoy.

Raised Bed and Trellis

Moving from an apartment to a first home meant I could finally have a garden! Well, that was until I realized the soil was solid clay and my low fence left me feeling a little too exposed. So I designed and built a raised bed and trellis to provide a great south facing SFG space and a privacy screen.

Kerry

Raised Bed Planter From Old Picket Fence Panels

Looking for a way to repurpose those old picket fence panels? A DIY raised planter bed is a a great way to upcycle them!Maybe you've taken down an old fence or scored a lot of free wood on a swap site. Either way, this well weathered wood is the perfect way to reduce waste and reuse the wood for a raised planter bed.

Jessica | The Martin Nest

Raised Garden Planter With Trellis

We’ve been spending more time outside on our patio and I wanted to add more plants and flowers to the area; and also create a little privacy from the road traffic ( full disclosure I live on a pretty quiet road in NH and most of the traffic is people walking their dogs, joggers, and this morning a couple of wild turkeys out for a stroll!) I decided to build a raised garden bed with a trellis as a solution.

Jennifer Howard| Cottage On Bunker Hill

Upcycle Pallets to Build an Almost Free Vegetable and Herb Garden Bed

I wanted a raised garden bed in the backyard but wasn’t looking to spend a lot of money to build one. The lumber to build deep garden beds can cost quite a bit to build from scratch, but a friend had some old pallets that she was getting rid of and I knew I could upcycle them into a garden bed.

ChickFix

Making a Raised Garden From a Roofing Panel

Raised garden beds seem to be the in thing in gardening these days and there are lots of options out there to purchase but they are pricey . A 4x4 bed averages around $50, and let's face it that's not alot of space for a garden. My mom wanted to expand her raised bed this year and after searching for decent size ones and not finding any reasonably priced I decided to make my own. I remembered seeing roofing panels a lifetime ago when you could actually go into a store... Still not open here in Ontario Canada. Anyhow at the time I thought that would make an awesome raised bed. So I did some online shopping/ curbside pickup and got me a some roofing panels.

Melanie

Cheap DIY Raised Garden Beds Ideas

BUILDING raised Garden Beds can be expensive. I’m a wanna be gardener and just the cost of buying plants can be risky for me. However, I’m determined to give it a try.I’m sharing How to Build Cheap DIY Raised Garden Beds, as well as other inexpensive gardening alternatives. Helpful tips for when you aren’t sure of your gardening skills because there are many options. You seriously need to consider your skill level prior too investing. Here are some ideas to help you make your own inexpensive raised garden beds.

Rachel The Ponds Farmhouse

How to Build a Deer-Proof Raised Bed Garden

How to build a deer-proof raised bed garden using an easy “just add lumber” kit with step-by-step directions.Our new garden turned out so well, and I’m excited to share with you how to build a deer-proof raised bed garden for yourself using THIS easy “just add lumber” kit !

Niky | The House on Silverado

Four Easy Steps for a Garden Bed Cover DIY

This easy garden bed cover has really helped me save my kale and other plants but especially, I love the look and how simple it is to make it. Simple things are the best and sometimes the most successful. You can see more Cozy Creations here!Let’s build a simple, but elegant garden bed cover that it is stylish and require easy to get materials. This cover will prevent pests, such as the cabbage butterfly from wiping it and provide options to transition as it grows. And this is one of them!EASY AND STYLISH!

COCOON RAW

Budget Friendly Raised Garden Beds

Whether you're a first time gardener or a pro, gardening costs add up. I'm going to show you how to build a budget friendly raised garden that will last for years to come.

Desiree | Our Cottage on Mary

DIY Raised Garden Bed Tutorial (Printable Instructions)

My spring garden plans are well underway. Two weeks ago, we kicked things off by building 3 raised garden beds for a small garden. After Hurricane Ida, we had to replace our fence and used leftover exterior wood for this build. Brandon was super excited to re-use the wood and to do some wood-working. I’m the visionary for our wood projects and he does the building. We even had an extra little helper to assist with the build. It’s a win – win when the whole family gets involved.

Crystal Holliday

Raised Bed and Trellis

Kerry

Raised Bed Planter From Old Picket Fence Panels

Jessica | The Martin Nest

Raised Garden Planter With Trellis

Jennifer Howard| Cottage On Bunker Hill

Upcycle Pallets to Build an Almost Free Vegetable and Herb Garden Bed

ChickFix

Four Easy Steps for a Garden Bed Cover DIY

COCOON RAW

Budget Friendly Raised Garden Beds

Whether you're a first time gardener or a pro, gardening costs add up. I'm going to show you how to build a budget friendly raised garden that will last for years to come.

Desiree | Our Cottage on Mary

DIY Raised Garden Bed Tutorial (Printable Instructions)

Crystal Holliday

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Raised Garden Bed Building Videos

Here is a collection of videos of Hometalkers building DIY raised garden beds.

Upcycle Pallets to Build an Almost Free Vegetable and Herb Garden Bed

ChickFix

Four Easy Steps for a Garden Bed Cover DIY

COCOON RAW

Easy DIY Hinged HOOPHOUSE for Raised Bed

This is my take at a hinged hoophouse for my raised bed. I am really happy with the way it turned out! It's a simple and cheap build that gives your raised bed the little extra.

Christopher Walser Brandsdal

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Raised Garden Bed Building Projects

We have the best DIY raised garden bed projects right here. Take a look.

Budget Decorating - 18 Finial Hacks - Legally Steal Designer Ideas

There are more than 18 finial hacks to create your own curtain rod finials, garden hose guide, storage and candle sticks and large aged finials that look expensive and cost only a few dollars. More on the blog

Christine - Pearl + Creek

Easy DIY Hinged HOOPHOUSE for Raised Bed

This is my take at a hinged hoophouse for my raised bed. I am really happy with the way it turned out! It's a simple and cheap build that gives your raised bed the little extra.

Christopher Walser Brandsdal

FROM RAISED BED TO COLD FRAME IN MINUTES

This post looks at the benefits of a cold frame and shows you our clever design for transforming a raised bed into a cold frame in mere minutes.

Three Dogs in a Garden

The Best DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas

A garden is a peaceful haven for relaxing, a colorful spot for birds and butterflies, and a productive place full of herbs and vegetables. Using raised garden beds helps to accomplish your goal regardless of the way you envision your landscape. Raised garden beds are not only one of the easiest landscaping projects to create yourself, but they also offer benefits for both the garden and the gardener.

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Raised bed Gardens from pallets

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Christine - Pearl + Creek

Easy DIY Hinged HOOPHOUSE for Raised Bed

This is my take at a hinged hoophouse for my raised bed. I am really happy with the way it turned out! It's a simple and cheap build that gives your raised bed the little extra.

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