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Fill Your Beds with Rich Soilįill your beds with a nutrient-rich mix of compost and soil to ensure optimum growth. Whichever way you do it, it’s easier if you pre-drill the holes in the outer board to one size smaller than the screw diameter. You can overlap the planks by screwing through one board into the end of another, or screw the boards into wooden corner posts. To build your raised bed, screw pre-cut planks together using decking screws. Option 3: Thicker BoardsĢ-inch (5cm) thick larch should last at least a decade, even without treatment. The flip side is that they cost a lot more, though they will last for many years. Woods such as cedar and larch are naturally more durable. Many gardeners prefer to choose more environmentally friendly alternatives derived from natural products.
Treated wood has been immersed in chemicals to prevent rotting. If you want to make a bed from wood you have three options. Raised-up boxes are perfect for wheelchair users or anyone who is less able to bend. Kits are simplest to setup, with treated wood or recycled plastic the most common materials used. Raised beds can be bought as a kit or built from scratch. Make sure to leave enough space for access between beds. Aim for a minimum height of 6 inches (15cm), while up to a foot (30cm) is ideal for root crops. Beds against a wall or fence should be about 2-3 feet (60-90cm) wide, as you’ll only have access from one side. This makes it easy to reach the middle of the beds without stepping on the soil. Raised beds are best kept to a maximum of four feet (1.2m) wide. With the beds laid out you can drop in your crops and even mark the layout of drip irrigation, if required. Beds can be resized using the corner handles and are easily copied and pasted as required. Use the Rectangle Tool or choose one of the Raised Beds from the selection of Garden Objects to give a realistic look to your plan. Our Garden Planner is a great tool for planning the layout and location of your beds. Raised beds can be sited on any surface, including paving or concrete. Position your raised bed in a sunny spot and close to the house if you want easy access for weeding and harvesting.
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