How to build raised garden beds on a budget using no tools
How to build raised garden beds on a budget using no tools
Fall/early spring is the great time to set up your garden space and build new raised garden beds whether to expand your garden or start a new one. In this short video I will share with you an easy way to build raised garden beds using no tools and doing it on the budget.
Used 3 untreated wood boards that are 2×12×16 (2 boards cut in half and 1 cut into 4 equal pieces. All boards were cut at the store). And used 16 tan planter wall blocks. This will give you 2 raised garden beds that are 4×8 and 12 inches tall.
The plastic was completely removed before installation of the raised beds. Landscape fabric was installed around the raised beds and in between them. There is no landscape fabric on the bottom of the raised beds. I cut it out. I put cardboard on the bottom of the raised beds right on top of the soil, then filled the beds with a blend of compost and landscape soil. The cardboard will keep the weeds from growing through in case there were some that may have not died when I had the whole area under plastic. The cardboard will break down over time and will enrich the soil in the beds.
***This project was done in the fall of 2020 and the prices shown in this video were current for Raleigh, NC area during that time. The prices for wood boards went up since then, unfortunately. However, generally speaking, this still remains to be the budget friendly option.
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I can’t wait to try this method when I build my 1st raised garden bed next week! Thanks for the great video and helpful information!
Hi, what is the material for the pathways between your garden beds?
How much dirt does each bed need?
This is "on a budget"?! Its a great idea, but these are, by the time you’ve bought soil, over $300 each. I guess. I might try one. Cheaper than a tiller anyway. And really has a great look, clean and neat.
Can I stack more of the bricks to make it taller?
I know this is an older video but I just had to let you know how much I appreciated this video. You ma’am are a genius! We just bought a house and I love raised beds and you gave me a way to do this on my own while my husband does other projects! God bless you. Thank you so much.
Where did you get the concrete blocks
Thank you so much! I just built my first garden bed thanks to you sharing your knowledge with us! Just as a warning to people some Lowe’s stores don’t cut wood anymore. They told me they only cut interior white wood and I bought severe weather type wood/outdoor use wood.
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Excellent! What kind of soil do you recommend and where did you get it?
"GROW Family" did this 2 years ago, they have amazing videos! So this is a rerun?
Thank you love this and can’t wait to make one this week
"Grow family network" did this as well
Very nice but definitely cut a large whole in center of landscape fabric and throw in 3or 4 layers of cardboard…line sides with cardboard too or fill boxes with soil as you fill bed. You have just sent an invitation to all the local worms. Good gardening to all!
This is so much more expensive than buying a drill and using screws, I hate to point out. And a ton of more work to move the blocks.
This one of the best corners ideas I’ve seen! Thanks for sharing.
No shame, SMH
absolutely LOVE your setup! looks amazing!
Thank you for this video! I got my lumber and corner pieces delivered yesterday, and I’m so excited to put it all together 🙂
Thank you so so much! This is answer my problems right away about budget! Bless you dear! Thank you so much!
Brilliant! No excuses now!
Great idea but definitely not budget gardening.
Personally I would have made then shorter and a lot taller (no bending).
Additionally I would have put some logs and branches in the bottom 1/2 to make it hugel style.
Less soil needed and the benefits of better moisture control.
Omg – you’re brilliant!! I’m going to try this.
I love this idea !!!!
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Идея у вас восхитительная, спасибо.
How much did this cost?
not original another youtuber did this over two years ago did you watch/wash repeat tsk tsk
I have ground hogs and moles. Do you think these would keep them out?
Thank you so much! I want to build some easier beds and this looks so easy!
Ummmm was that a rat at 4:36?
Bravo!!!!
So cool
What kind of soil should we use for a vegetable garden? Where did you buy it from? Thank you.
This is, by far the best idea i’ve seen in building raised beds.
Wow!
Those beds are really nice!
I subscribed. Period. This is genius!!! Thank you!!!
Great ideas. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
I built raised beds with those planter blocks 2 years ago and everything is still holding up great.
You have a beautiful garden, I wonder, do you have drainage problem because of under plastic
Does the wood shrink a lot when you had it cut?
Don’t 8 ft board buckle under the load of soil?
Thanks you beautiful lady
I was planning to purchase
Ready made beds this
Will be easy…
He did a fantastic job that looks good
How much acres your yard, I am very like your voices
Well now, isn’t that the smartest idea I have seen ages!! And I have to admit that your voice could melt butter. Thank you for this video.