How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Under $15!
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Gardening season is in full swing and I'm trying out some raised garden beds on the farm thus year to improve our water drainage issues. We've been getting a lot of rain and or clay soil is getting really compacted and takes forever to drain. So raised garden beds it is! I've made four already and it's such a quick and easy project that I decided to make a video tutorial and share it with you in hopes of giving you some inspiration to try your hand at growing some food this year!
There are a lot of videos and blog posts on inexpensive ways to build your own garden beds but many of them were not very inexpensive solutions in my eyes. I was able to make mine for very little money so I'm sharing what I did in this video with you.
Before using any power tools please practice safety precautions to ensure proper and safe use of all tools and supplies. Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for the tools and supplies you are using. Use eye and hand protection if the project requires it and of course, have fun!
Supplies you'll need:
• Two 2x8x8 foot boards of untreated wood- I used pine but if you can get a good deal on some cedar or redwood then that would be better since they are both naturally rot resistant and should last longer.
• 4 wooden chunks of a 2x4 cut to the width of the board you are using. In my case it was 7 3/8".
• about 20 outdoor/exterior wood screws at 2.5" or longer.
• Cordless drill with predrilling/countersinking bits
This 4 foot x 4 foot raised bed cost me just under $15 and is a great way to start growing food, herbs or even just flowers. This is the size suggested in the Square Foot Gardening method.
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I'm a Master Gardener, and one would think I'd have a clue on the best way to construct a raised bed. No so. I've viewed dozens of videos on the best way to build a raised bed and yours, BY FAR, is the best. Your presentation was smooth, easily understandable, and efficient. Thanks SO much for your great video, Vanessa. AWESOME!!
No problem. I'm glad to help Mary Kay Thompson! Thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to write me. Happy gardening! :)
TheCraftyGemini Di you still gardening? Please, please, please...do a video on which veggies could be planted next to each other with this 4x4 raised bed. I am a beginner and I have zero idea on what I am doing. Love your video and I am going to make this bed.
usually or sometimes it will say on the packet of seeds.
Do a google search on "companion gardening" - that will give you a good start.
Mary Kay Thompson You sound quite full of yourself.
My husband and I are NOT crafty, and we just made THREE BOXES!!! This is the best and most simplest video! Thank you so much!! Looking forward to my garden.
Easy trick--cedar fence posts. Dirt cheap and rot resistant. They're always in the home depot scrap bin too
7 years later and this video showed up on my suggested videos. Congrats! :)
I just found it. Good video
No longer a $15 diy 😂 more like $1500
Just popped up in my feed as well!
Everyone else makes it difficult with big power tools and table saws like they are building furniture for their house. You made it simple to follow along, cheap and easy.
THANK YOU!
FINALLY ,a video straight to the point, no over explaining, no babble about stuff that's not related to the reason ppl click on this
I literally just made one of these step by step watching this video, I'm in my garage as I type! Thank you!!
WTG
What kind of screws. Im having trouble getting me screws through
awwesoome
How is your garden going Rickesha?
@@grace2garden403 Dead as a door nail now lol.
Ahhh, memories of days gone by. When lumber was affordable.
My wife and I are new gardeners learning on a small budget during these pandemic times, and currently building two of these boxes for our backyard! Thank you so much for this video it’s helped a ton.
Bearded1 YT glad to help!
what would be the best nails
@@donielleknight1923 Nails dont hold well in wood that is going to get wet then dry out and repeat. always go for screw if possible
I tried this and it was very cheap and simple. I made a 4x8 for less than $30 bucks.
Shared this Vedic on Facebook for family and friends who are interested in easy gardening.
I did something very similar in my front yard! Although, on the corners I used the prefab 2x2 stakes so the boxes could be pounded into the ground. Then rather than buying soil, I used a variant of Hügelculture and lasagna hardening technique to fill the boxes.
All materials in the boxes is free. There is a base sheet of non-glossy cardboard as a weed block, followed with wood chips free from the county, then layers of greens (nitrogen) and browns (carbon). I add woods chips and layers each year. Grass clippings and leaves from fall. The lower layers are composting and provide nutrients, while the newer upper layers act as mulch that prevents weeds. Lightweight, free and organic!
You're so inspirational! I want to be your friend. I have 4 little ones in an apartment and I cant wait until we find the right house so I can make a garden and grown my own food. All I have is a pot of lettuce on my back porch. I saved this video to come back to.
6 years later the price of wood has gone up and this is no longer $15😭😂 Awesome video though👍
Also my thought watching this in 2021
Ok the verge of tears remembering the good ol’ days where a woodworking project wasn’t an “investment”
Thanks Biden
@@fantro1064 not a big fan of Biden but price has been on an uptrend since august🤷♂️
Struggels😑
6:00 always drill into the block vs the long piece of wood. you'll have more strength in the connection vs drilling into the end grain of the long board. good video!
Thank you! You inspired a 60 yr old to make the same raised bed, first ever. It’s a lot easier having watched your video. 👍👍👍
I LOVE when you do these garden videos! You make me believe even I can do it! More of these wonderful gardening videos! Thank you Vanessa!
Girl, you are after my heart! I never thought making one of these could be so easy, I consider myself a lazy gardener, crafter, etc, and it doesn't get any better than this! Thank you!!!
Hello Vanessa.
I have constructed many raised beds of various shapes and sizes but I still like to see what methods and materials others are using. Having watched your video I would like to congratulate you on its clarity and comprehensive instructions, it’s a simple design that an absolute beginner could follow and you have even taken the time to explain the correct way to a use drill/driver. For some inexplicable reason some have seen fit to give it the thumbs down. (Well you can’t please everyone).
Best regards.
Pete.
The art of simplicity! Thank you so very much for sharing. Now, I can build my raised bed with confidence. This is going to be my first veggie garden. I am so excited. I wish you the very best. Please continue to share.
Had just about given up $-wise--and I then found your video. Easy to follow instructions, functional, looks good, AND is inexpensive!
Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this! I followed your directions and made a nice raised garden of my own. Great job.
Simplicity is the mark of genius -- thanks for empowering.
We bought our first house and it has a backyard with a perfect spot for a raised garden. I'm so happy to finally be growing things again. I grew up on a farm, moved to an apartment for school, got married, life happened, but now finally I won't feel so crowded.
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for as my children and I are about to start our first veggie patch. Thanks so much!
great video. Clear and simple, to the point, thorough, no wasted time. thank you Gemini!
Those screws are called "Deckmate" screws and they are the dealio! It is nice the box comes with the star bit that they dont strip out easy as you stated. :) Cool video!
Thank you for taking the time to record and post this video. Vanessa, you have really hit a spectacular homerun with this presentation and I really really really appreciate how simple and easy these steps are to follow. You have a talent and you know where your talent lies and you are willingly helping other people around the world in a super way. So wonderful! I see your video has been posted for a few years now. WOW!!, I am looking at the views!!! Amazing!!!! I also appreciate how you listed the the supplies with this video making this project ahead of me and my family that much easier to tackle and complete! Please understand, I have watched countless "raised beds" videos and I have been unable to settle on which video suggestion to follow. Well, I saw you here today, and I am glad I clicked and watched your easy as 1-2-3 presentation. I decided I want to build your great example!!!!! I do not know what all the thumbs downs are for here because I saw and heard nothing of disappointment. I have learned in the past, that it is really hard to please folks these nowadays. I mean, what were they looking for, legos? LOL!
Now, this video came from your hard work!! Two thumbs up for me, Vanessa!!!! Thank you again!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, so I have subscribed to this video and I am gonna let my wife know that I have finally found a raised bed video that I want to build!!!! God bless you and your precious family!!!!!
Omgosh hon, your kids are just so sweet I want to just come through the tube & hug them. You have to be so proud. I just bet that living on a farm is so good for them.
just wanted to say you are an awesome person thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world!
I'm looking forward to building my own beds, because of you. Thank you so much!
She making sure her family eat good! A whole queen!
Super informational and I love the way how she talks, entertaining and educational and confident
Thanks for posting this video! It looked so easy I went out and built my own bed. I've never used a drill before or built anything out of wood. But, I followed this video and read the comments below. I went to Home Depot and bought their scrap wood meaning the boards are not straight. I got (2) 2x8x20 and (1) 2x4x12 for $9.50. I had Home Depot cut the wood. They won't cut really small support pieces so I had a friend cut those down for me. I made a 5x5 bed. Its imperfect b/c the wood isn't straight but its completely functional. I also have enough pieces to build another 5x5 bed. A box of deck screws cost me $7.50 at True Value. So, in the end I will have (2) 5x5 beds for $17!
👏👏Way to go!!🤗🙂
This is awesome! Great job, Heather. I've been wanting to build garden beds for years now, but get overwhelmed when I go to the big box stores. This video and your comment just gave me the confidence to do this thing! Thank you! Happy gardening!
She Ser
Good video. Affable personality, no dead air time, nice sound track. Rotting wood on garden structures is always a problem. What I do is screw on pieces of 'sacrificial' wood ( like strips of 2" x 2" ) on the bottoms of my wooden structures - like 'feet'. When the wooden feet rot, I just replace them. This way, I don't have to rebuild the entire structure. I don't know if this would work on your raised bed frames - it depends how they rot.
+Gary Dowd That's a great tip!
+Gary Dowd I've done the same thing as you. Works great and is cost effective.
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood. com
Can you post pics here ... would like to see how to do this/what it looks like
@@tbuffi3790 so would I.
Just assembled 2 raised garden beds using your method. It was easy and your crystal clear instructions were simple to follow. Since were cooped up with the Corona quarantine it was therapeutic to actually do something outside and demonstrate hope for the future. Now we have to see any films you have about planting vegetables. Thanks
I'm doing this project on Saturday. You talk so well, thank you for the idea. You saved me a lot money and time.
Is anyone watching this while on break out of school because of the coronavirus in 2020
Yep, watching out here in Washington State :-) Cool video and fun project!
Haha yes I've been putting this off forever
LMAO yes, never gardened in my life
Yep! I just made my first smaller very amateur grow bed but It's hard figuring out how to get the 'walls' as high as my desired 30cm as most planks you can buy are only 15cm and trying to attach one level onto existing level to get desired height is not so easy!
I am, a project for my husband to get him out of the house.
Great video, you're a natural! You don't use 2 words when 1 will do and you don't continually repeat yourself (time waster and personal pet peeve about most CZcamsrs). As soon as I figure out how to keep the deer away, I'll be building a few of these beds. Thanks!
+DATBOIPatGMAIL thanks for the tip!
+klharndt Deer are horrible where I'm at, the only thing that's ever worked for me is a kinda mean trick. Set up an electric wire fence around your garden, then on each side of the fence, wrap strips of aluminum foil around sections of the wire. Lastly, spread peanut butter on the aluminum foil then turn the fence on. The trick is that when the deer arrives at your garden, the peanut butter will be irresistible to them and go for that instead of the garden plants, and when they do... well... they haven't messed with my spinach or collard greens anymore.
Now I can add you as a handy woman! I have watched so many of your sewing videos! You have taught me the art of quilting, making tote bags and so many other cool stuff! Thanks!
Thank you for this video! You go girl! I bought all of my materials and I'll be building it tomorrow God willing!😄 soo excited!
It was amazing to watch you do this. You are very talented!
Aww. Thanks! :)
Great tip on finding low cost UNTREATED wood for raised beds! Subbed :)
No yammering and endless talking. Straight to the point. Every youtube video should be like this.
You’re really good at explaining why you choose certain materials and how to build it 👍
Great video, you don't want to screw/nail into the endgrain of another piece of wood. That is the weakest point in lumber. Always screw into the face or edge of a board. Screwing into the endgrain like said, doesn't stabilize the frame. It may look like it does when you first do it but, really you're weakening the lumber.
Wood is made of fibers that run the length of the board, think of it as a bunch of straws tightly grouped together. If you push your finger in from the sides or top you might bend some straws and have to force your finger in. When you stick your finger at the ends, the straws simply just move around your finger. Same thing for screws and wood fibers, screwing into the endgrain just causes the wood fibers to move around the screw, the screw isn't really grabbing onto anything.
Also ALWAYS pre drill to ensure no splits or cracking will occur no matter the location. "IF IT'S WORTH DOING, IT'S WORTH DOING RIGHT" - HD Lumber Associate.
P.s I'm not bashing on the lady who made the video, hats off to you for going through the process of recording and editing and making the video. I also do video type things I know the struggle, it's not easy. Great video for simple build, I'm just trying to clear things up.
What should you do instead? (Genuinely asking)
Good video. If you ask the Home Improvement store person to cut two of the boards at 46 1/2" and the other two at 48" you will have a perfectly square garden which is aesthetically pleasing.
You are a natural teacher on this. Concise. Precise and Effective. I'm inspired to tackle some raised bed construction. Thanks
This is exactly the video I needed! I appreciate how thorough you were while also getting down to the point. I can’t wait to try this project!
Great video, you were very informative and professional, I loved it!
+Roger Wilson Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
+Roger Wilson Ditto. Great video. Great lady.
+TheCraftyGemini I LOVED IT SO MUCH,but some people think it was not helpful enough :< BUT I DO so dont ind the haters love all ur vids
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If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
Nicely done! We're doing a big raised bed this year too. Organic salads, here we come!
Mama Natural how did it turn out?
Sooo, how were those salads?
I saved your video a few months ago because I knew I wanted to build one for the upcoming growing season. Well this afternoon I watched your video again and built my own! I actually made mine almost 2’ tall and used 4x4 posts for the corners instead - your design is very adaptable. Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to get it filled and start growing!!
Thanks Vanessa, not only quilt with you but garden as well! Chics rock🤘🏼
This is right on time. I have been at the store pricing materials for this project and was debating if I were going to use wood or concrete blocks. I had decided on the concrete but I think I am going to make one out of wood just to see which one I like best for my needs. Love your channel. Please keep inspiring us.
Great video. I would just recommend using Cedar if you can afford it. It is cheaper and less work in the long run.
Thanks so much for creating this tutorial! I was able to create a cedar planter this evening by following your clear instructions. Thank you!
Simplest way to make a raised bed. Thank you for posting it. I made several of them just by watching your video. Thanks again.
great video, love hearing the natural sound of birds and chickens in the background, thumbs up for sure:)
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Most people don't realize how even a short video like yours can take time to shoot and edit. Your instructions were very clear and again, thanks for taking the time to make the video. Do you recommend a weed barrier, or do you just fill it with soil?
In my raised beds I don't have any problems with weeds so probably not. Also make sure there isn't any tall weeds around the bed or else they might sprinkle seeds on your garden
You're awesome! I love to see women taking care of business, getting it done, and you do it so well. :) I'm going to watch more of your videos and I think I'm going to use your idea for my new vegetable garden. Rock on!
6 years after your post...I’m here for it!! Thanks for the guide!💜
there are some more ways to make untreated wood last:
If you make the cornerstuds a bit longer so the underside of the sideboards is not in contact with the ground.
Staple some plastic on the top of the sides and let that hang all the way down at the inside where you put your liner. That way the inside is not in contact with any soil.
melt a few pieces of bitumen on the bottom of the corner studs
Put a piece of wood on top of the cornerstuds to prevent rain from soaking in
+Ed19601 who caress....
+Lizzy Scarlett You obviously dont, but others may
+Ed19601 yeah well it bothers me that he thinks it's not enough...
+Lizzy Scarlett i meant that "you"
+Ed19601 I care, Ed19601 - I wanna make this and I appreciate your input! Thanks so much!
Can you do a video on how you built your chicken coop?
Jennlewis16 I would love to see that as well!! Great thought!!
I've seen your tutorial on pillowcase dresses, bake fresh bread, and now this. You are so talented.
This is awesome and so easy to understand! Great tutorial!!
I have been searching for a cheaper easier way to build a raised garden bed!! Hands down yours is the BEST! Thank you for sharing!!
Nice, good job! Thank you for sharing and for your demonstration. By the way they look great! My daughter will love this since she wants to make one. She's 19 years old and is excited about gardening!
Super great video, We should partner up sometime for gardening videos! :)
Wow! This was awesome! I followed your directions and got 3 8x4's done this afternoon. Super Simple! Thanks so much for this video :)
Easy design choices, good. After about a decade, my boxes started to dry rot at the ends, and I put metal brackets (L-shape) on the corners, easy retro. I painted the exterior (and ground side surfaces) with house paint, used veg oil on the soil side. It works. In Phoenix, watering is a must, and I finally hit on a nice combo: put underground soakers at a level about 1/3 the height of the boards. These feed the roots directly. For initial watering, install sprayers in each corner (hook into the UG pipe). For the first "x" weeks, until the plants stabilize, use both UG and the sprayers. About the time the plants get tall enough to intercept the sprays, shut them off, and the plants should be developed enough to get their roots into the lower wet zone. Works like a charm. BTW, the wood is cheap. If you have to buy soil (we don't have much natural growing soil in our development: desert) it will certainly be the Big Cost. But like the wood, it's a one-time investment that pays off every year.
I literally have a black thumb, but my kids love Grandma's garden!
LOL. I bet if you got some good compost in a garden bed you'd grow some yummy stuff! :)
Aww this is sweet 😊
Reminds me of my sister. She managed to kill succulents. I’m better but not by much.
@@Rockfoilshears 😭😭😭😭
Figuratively*
A tip put rocks, roofing tin, or pour concert under your raised beds, Kept gophers, moles out! Then fill it with dirt
Does the sheet metal create any draining issues?
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dope! No Issues what so ever! Been in my tin roof raise beds, for 8 yrs now! I did have to paint it white cause its setting out in full sun the roofing tin does get hot. well the temp didn't help either> 108 degs> but they made it : ) with me watering around out from the raise bed , and cooling off the tin> So its best to be in part shade, at the hottest time of day 1 pm to 4 pm
Very well done, just the right amount of info, no wasted time, easy to follow. Thanks!
My husband and I are about to start a garden and was looking for a video that will walk us thru it and have the measurements of what we need to make the beds. Thanks so much for this video!
I'm going to do one this year for fresh veggies for my bearded dragon. :-)
I'm just here to make a update for the price. It would be like 45-50 usd right now
Just built a garden box and lumber prices are shocking!
Thanks for simple instructions - I now have a new garden bed!
shes super confident and speaks really well. thanks for the video TheCraftyGemini i cant wait to try this :)
Just found your site. Good job! We use Redwood out here in California and it lasts longer than Pine or Fir. We also have a LOT of gophers out here so we put chicken wire under the raised beds and that keeps those nasty critters out. Check out my site if you have the time. The Vegetable Gardener at youtube
Blair
TheVegetablegardener
Very good idea to block out gopher
You may not see this since you posted 3 years ago but does putting chicken wire under the beds interfere with your root vegetables?
You have to use 1/2” hardware cloth as chicken wire is too wide of a mesh and gophers can go right through it.
vegetal are bad tho 😟
15 dollars!!!,how the.....
Ooooo this video was 7 years ago....
You go girl! Excellent presentation and clear instructions for someone considering a raised garden bed.
BEST video on making a raised garden bed! Beat all the pros out there! Thank you !
Get some ground cover and staple it to the bottom of the garden to prevent weeds from coming up. It's under $10 a roll and it will stop weeds and grass from taking over your garden and lets water drain out.
Ted yellowstone thank you, was wondering about why she left the bottom unfinished
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
Ted yellowstone - using card-board works better for weed-control & is bio-degradable. Earth-worms love it too!
Tonio Yendis thats awesome
That's a good idea for shallow rooted plants
i stopped watching at 0:10 and went out and made it. this is one project requiring no further explanation lol.
icawn hahaha
icawn seriously mate, you have made my day!!
Don't be too sure...she had some really good tips how to set the end screws to keep it really stable
Wonderful teacher! You speak and demonstrate what you are doing in such a clear way! Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the simple and clear way to build a raised bed. I"m doing that this weekend.
That's called a torx driver bit and torx drive screws.
or torx head screws often known as.
I was just wondering what kind they were thanks a lot!
I need a wife like this. so many women these days just think about twerking
excellent video
Joey Daniel indeed
Yellow Synth yeah
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO true
gardener in day
twerker in night
Loved how this video was straight to the point.. Easy project to do too! After watching this video, I went to Home Depot the next day and build it same day.. Only thing I changed was the size.. I had to make mines a 4 feet by 2 feet. Love my finished product. Thanks for the video!
I really felt capable of doing this after watching your demonstration! thank you!
Great do-it-yourself guide to building affordable, practical raised beds for gardening in areas with drainage issues. I live near wetlands and have raised bed gardens for asparagus, beans, carrots, cucumbers, dill, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and zucchini. It's a common sense solution to gardening in areas with too much clay in the soil and too much water everywhere. Additionally, raised beds allow me to combine ideal proportions of compost, sand, and soil depending on what I plant in specific beds.
My wife and I built ours today. Your tutorial was easy to follow.
Great presentation and very easy for people who are beginners. Can't wait to see your other videos!!
thank you for explaining and showing everything instead of skipping ahead!
By far best tutorial on creating raised garden beds. Good job,. Thanks! SUBSCRIBED!
Thanks so much for this video, I'm going to do 2 x 2 boxes today around my 4 apple trees. This is exactly what I was looking to do!! This is great!
WOW I feel like I know what I am doing now! Thanks for the easy to follow information. I cant wait to start my own garden bed now
You are so smart! This is very easy, to the point, and functional! I will be using your design for a raised bed!! Thank you for sharing!
Can not wait to try these. You made these look simple and easy, and quick to make. Thanks for sharing.
I viewed multiple vids, and you got straight to the point. Thanks for that, i thumbs up this vids
Thank you! I built a raised bed today after watching your video a few times. It's not perfect, but I love it! Thank you for the good instructions!
Awesome video! I watched this on Thursday and decided to give it a shot today! It turned out awesome and now me and my wife have somewhere to try our hands at gardening!