DIY Raised Garden Bed

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I invite you to make changes to the
plans as you find necessary to best fit your needs. Good luck with the project and have fun
building it! Please post project photos on the Facebook page at
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Garden Bed Supplies: Total approximately $252

Qty: 10 ­ 2x6 by 10 foot long boards $14/board ( $140 total ) ­ I used Redwood
Qty: 2 ­ 4x4 by 8 foot long boards $20/board ($40 total)
2 pounds of 3 inch wood screws $17 total
Wood glue $4

Weed Mat: $7
Dirt: Approximately 1 yard of soil/compost mix $44
Seeds/flowers

Tools Needed
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Miter Saw​ ​
– I’d recommend a 12 inch sliding, miter saw.
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Drill​
– I use R​ yobi drills.​
Orbital Sander​ ​
– Ryobi makes a nice one.
Circular Saw​ – Could be used in place of a miter saw
Kreg Jig​ ­ Optional
Speed Square
Tape Measure, Ruler, Pencil or Sharpie Marker
Eye and Ear protection, Dust Mask, Work gloves

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Cut List
Top frame​
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QTY 2 ­ 5 ½” by 1 ½ inch thick x 72” long boards (cut 45 degree angle for each)
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QTY 2 ­ 5 ½” by 1 ½ inch thick x 48” long boards (cut 45 degree angle for each)

Sides​
:
­​QTY 8 ­ 5 ½” by 1 ½ inch thick x 64 1/2” long boards
­​QTY 8 ­ 5 ½” by 1 ½ inch thick x 37 1/2” long boards
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QTY 8 ­ 3 ½” by 3 ½ inch x 22” long boards

Step 1
Use a miter saw or circular saw to cut the side boards to length. The long side will have 4
boards that are 64 ½” long. The shorter side will have 4 boards that are 37 ½” long. Attach
the 3 ½ inch by 3 ½ inch posts to connect the 4 boards together. Use 3 inch long wood
screws from inside. (The screws will not show on the outside when complete.) For more
information please check out the post and video tutorial at
www.diypete.com/sagegardeners

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Step 2
Build the ends for the raised garden bed. These are built similar to how the longer sides are
built, but you’ll only use one post for the ends. Use 3 inch screws.

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Diagram of the box size ­ The actual dimensions of the gardening area are roughly 3 feet by
5 feet.

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Step 3
Connect all sides to each other to form a box. Use 3 inch screws on each end (similar
locations to the orange dots. These screws will go in from the outside and can be seen when
complete.

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Step 4
Connect the frame boards. Use a couple screws at each corner close to the mitered corner.
Use 3 inch or longer screws and wood glue.

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Step 5
Attach the top frame. It will overlap the posts on the outside, and the boards on the inside
by ¼ of an inch. Center it as best as possible and then attach the frame to the box from the
top side using 3 inch screws.

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Step 6
Line the inside and floor of the raised garden bed with weed mat/liner. This will prevent
unwanted weeds from growing into the bed from the existing soil.

Step 7
Fill the raised bed with soil. This size bed will take approximately a yard of soil. I’d
recommend contacting a local garden nursery in your area about getting soil. They’ll often
deliver the soil which is worth it in my opinion. You could also use soil bags, it will just be
more expensive.

Enjoy!
You’ve done the work, now enjoy your DIY raised garden bed. Plant all sorts of vegetables
or flowers. Modify your build as needed and share this project with your friends. Thanks
for following along and be sure to check out the free blog post and video tutorial at
http://www.diypete.com/sagegardeners

Cheers!
Thanks so much for checking out the Raised Garden Bed plans and I’d love to hear how
your project goes! Please post photos on Facebook at
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Cheers from Montana,

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video tutorial for more information, instructions, and tips.

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