How to Build Your Own Raised Bed Garden Boxeses
Servings
18 foot Box
Servings
18 foot Box
Ingredients
Materials
Tools
Instructions
  1. Cut the 2″x4″x12′ board into 4 x 3′ long sections.
  2. Create a 30 degree angled point at one end of each 2″x4″x3′ board and 2″x2″x3′ post with a miter saw.
  3. Pound in the 4 2″x2″x3′ corner posts so that two feet are above ground eight feet apart from the outer edges of the posts on the long side, and four feet apart from the inside edges of the short side. You can use a fence post driver, or a sledge-hammer, to pound in the posts.
  4. Attach string from corner post to corner post on the long sides. This string will help you keep on track as you pound posts along the wall.
  5. Four feet between each corner post on the long side, pound a 2″x2″x3′ post so that two feet are left above ground.
  6. On the outside edge (lengthwise) of each corner post, pound a 2″x4″x3′ post with the outside edges flush with each other.
  7. Screw the corner posts and boards together with 2 4″ deck screws.
  8. Place 1 26″x8′ corrugated roofing panel on each of the eight foot long sides of the box, with approximately two inches of the panel sticking up above the pounded in posts.
  9. Screw in the panel with three 1 1/2″ screws into each post, in the top, middle, and bottom valleys of the panel.
  10. Use tin snips to cut the remaining panel into two 3’10” sections.
  11. Screw in each 3’10” end cap with three 1 1/2″ screws on each side, the same as the side panels, with 2 inches of each panel sticking up above the top of the posts.
  12. Cut one of the 2″x4″x10′. At a 45 degree angle, miter the outside edge of the board, then miter the other edge so the inside length would be 4′. Cut the other half of that same board to match the cuts you just made on the first board.
  13. As you place the end-cap railing, fold the roofing panel that is stickingup over the post and under the railing. Then screw down each side with a 4″ deck screw.
  14. For each side railing, measure and cut to fit the remaining 2″x4″s. Miter both ends to match the already placed end railings. Screw down at each end and into middle support post with 4″ deck screws, making sure you folded under the railing the portion of the side panel that was above the support posts.
  15. Fill with the dirt of your choice.
  16. Plant vegetables and enjoy your new and fabulous garden box!
Recipe Notes

Folding over the roofing panel gives more support to the railing, so you can lean on it with more weight and not worry about warping the board or tearing out any screws.

 

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