The idea is simple.
Diy enclosed raised garden bed plans.
This raised garden bed plan uses the square foot gardening technique.
A bed that s at least 6 inches high provides ease of access and gives roots plenty of room to grow.
The really cool thing about this design is that you can plant on both levels.
These instructions describe building a 4 foot by 6 foot by 10 1 2 inch bed with 2 x 4 untreated lumber.
That lead me into looking at a fenced in design.
2 x 12 boards can also be used.
76 free diy raised garden beds plans 1.
Two tier garden bed.
By building a fully enclosed garden bed critters such as squirrels rats possums and any other animal that trespasses your garden won t be able to get to your produce anymore.
The size is up to you.
A few months ago i built a single raised garden bed to try my hand at gardening but wasn t able to get very far with the trial because the deer munched everything i attempted to grow.
The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall blocks.
So if you have something you want to plant that might be taller then plant them on the bottom.
If they are a problem in your garden then here s a diy construction project that would keep them out of your plants for you.
Carve out a square shape create square foot squares line them up and start planting.
Meaning it has a stair step appearance.
The technique is a great way to build a small yet intensively planted garden.
Attach 38 inch 2 x 6 boards to the inside of the 96 inch 2 x 6 boards to create raised beds.
Use 2 5 inch exterior screws.