Building a raised bed for your garden is fairly simple, no matter what kind of yard you’re working with. And the best news: you can grab everything you need at your local Home Depot.
The raised bed we are building is 3’ x 6’ and 18” deep. You can use a variety of different materials to build a raised bed. If using wood, we recommend all-natural and untreated wood.
Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need. Watch the video for a tutorial, and keep scrolling to get the supply list and step-by-step instructions!
The Steps
STEP 1
First, grab your pre-cut posts. Start by digging and placing one 4”x4” post about 6 inches down and tightly pack dirt around it.
STEP 2
Next, place a 6’ long 1”x6” board beside the post to measure the distance to where to place the second post.
STEP 3
Then, do the same with the 3-foot boards.
STEP 4
Now, grab your screwdriver. Place two screws per board. Each side should be three boards high.
STEP 5
Now that all your boards are screwed in and your sides are secure, line the bottom with organic landscaping fabric.
STEP 6
Lastly, fill the bed with NearSource Organics Raised Bed & Container Mix. Leave about 3-4” at the top of the raised bed.
Now your raised bed is ready for planting!
