And it s just the thing to turn your backyard into the farm of your dreams.
Build your own raised garden bed.
How to build a raised bed garden anyone can do this.
It offers perfect drainage protection from pests and easy access to crops.
Cedar and redwood are naturally water resistant but can be expensive and hard to find.
Here are some options.
This barrier between the soil in the bed and the soil in your yard helps keep weeds and.
Hemlock fir and pine are suitable materials for raised beds but aren t very long lasting.
3 line with landscape fabric protect against pests by lining the bottom of the bed with weed block builder s paper or landscape fabric.
The soil in it warms faster in spring so you can get planting a little sooner and it also drains faster in wet weather.
If building your own raised garden bed add height to the walls by adding a second level of lumber when making the frame.
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Follow our directions and you ll be able to build the 4 by 8 foot bed pictured here as a weekend.
Dewalt 20v max cordless drill combo kit.
These diy raised garden beds can be built in just a few hours so you can be on your way to deciding what all you want to plant personally i m a fan of the tomatoes and the squash.
Pressure treated lumber is an option.
While you can buy plenty of raised bed kits it s not too difficult to make your own out of a few wooden boards.
Spring is right around the corner and if you want to get a head start on your garden now is the time.
Another bonus of raised garden beds.