diy garden projects
How to Build a Raised Bed
Build a sturdy, beautiful 4x8 raised garden bed in an afternoon to grow your favorite vegetables and herbs. Raised beds are an easy way to garden successfully.
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How to Build a Raised Bed
Build a sturdy, beautiful 4x8 raised garden bed in an afternoon to grow your favorite vegetables and herbs. Raised beds are an easy way to garden successfully.
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garden fundamentals
Raised Bed Gardening Tips
What is a raised bed garden? It’s an enclosed planting area on top of the ground that offers one huge benefit: You never have to deal with poor soil, because you control what goes in the bed. What's more, because raised beds don't require planting in rows, you'll actually be able to fit more plants in than you would in a traditional garden of the same size — so you'll eventually end up with a bigger harvest.
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How to Build a Super Easy Raised Bed
Make this 4x8 easy raised bed. The design uses easy-to-find materials. Get our video and instructions to learn how to build this raised bed garden.
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How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches
Build this raised bed with benches for a garden that's high off the ground, with seating on all four sides. Ideal for people with back or knee issues.
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3 Easy Ways to Build a Raised Bed Garden
Perhaps you’re a new gardener, growing veggies and herbs for the first time. Maybe you’ve grown your own food for years, but your in-ground soil isn’t great, or you just need a bit more growing space. Whatever the reason, here’s one option worth considering: a raised garden bed. Here are three simple ways to build one.
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How to Make a Raised Bed from Bales of Straw
A straw bale raised bed is an inexpensive method for creating a raised bed. Perfect for new gardeners, frugal gardeners, or gardeners needing more space.
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How to Build a Raised Bed Cold Frame
Protect your plants from frost with a simple raised bed cold frame that sits right on top of your existing 4' x 4' bed. The lid is held open with screen door closers, and the entire frame can be moved easily when the weather warms up.
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How We Built Our Big 8 x 24 Raised Bed
We built an 8 x 24 raised bed to serve as a display in front of Bonnie Plants' home office in Union Springs, AL. Find out how we did it.
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garden fundamentals
Choosing a Garden Bed Shape
In addition to figuring out just where in your yard your garden should go, you'll want to consider the shapes of the planting beds. You can either prep the soil and plant directly in the ground, or construct a raised bed from wood, stone, metal, brick, or even straw bales.
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