How to build raised garden beds build the end frames.
Building raised beds on patio.
This is a tutorial for a 4 x4 raised garden bed on casters for use on a deck or patio.
Don t use pressure treated wood as mulch.
Wear gloves a dust mask and eye protection when handling or cutting wood.
This tutorial can be used to build two versions of 4 x4 raised planter beds on casters one is 18 high and the other is 30 high.
Keep in mind that installing a raised garden bed on top of a deck may cause staining or water damage unless drainage is controlled.
Adjust the ratios of soil and amendments according to the needs of the plants you select.
Wash your hands after working with treated wood.
Don t burn pressure treated wood.
For most applications a good basic mix is made from 60 percent topsoil 30 percent compost and 10 percent potting mix.
Discoloration on concrete should be easy to remove with a pressure washer if needed.
Assemble the box for the.
Raised beds built on dark pavement will usually have higher moisture needs than those built on a lawn or natural substrate.
Fasten the side frame parts with toe screws screws driven at an angle.
Build the side frames.
Choose a sunny level location for the raised bed.
But you can adjust your lumber lengths and do whatever size you need.
Clamp the parts to a flat surface with the best looking sides face up.
Keep this in mind when considering watering frequency.
Add enough soil mix to fill.
Hard surfaces will prevent beneficial creatures like earthworms from entering raised garden beds from below.
If any of the screw.
Choose the correct soil for the plants you intend to grow.