Normally you d want the area with the most sun.
Building a garden bed.
The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall.
Plan where you want to place the beds.
Choose a flat sunny spot to build your raised garden bed.
Keep in mind many types of plants such as vegetables.
Some raised garden bed kits are.
Don t worry about the condition of the soil in your chosen location since you will be adding your own quality soil.
To build the raised beds begin by measuring one 2x12x12 board to a length of 35 1 2 for the planter box end pieces.
You ll need two end pieces for each box.
You can use anything from wood planks to logs metal panels purpose made plastic and other materials.
The most common type is made with wood and that s what i chose for mine too.
One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds.
Pick a spot for your garden bed.
Plan how many beds you re going to need.
Unless you re going to plant.
Con heart is cut from the center of a log and is the most rot resistant.
Use a shovel to remove ground that prevents the frame from resting in a level position.
Then using a circular saw make the cut.
Place on the inside of the bed so that the stakes are less visible.
Building the garden bed.
Use a framing square and a pencil to mark for your cut.
How to build a raised garden bed planning your garden location.
The main objective of having a raised garden bed is to maximize productivity.
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For optimum plant growth and productivity your raised garden bed should get at least eight hours of full sun every day so be sure to place your garden in the sunniest area of your yard.
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Building a raised garden bed to support timber beds place wooden stakes at every corner and every few feet for longer beds.
Drive the stakes about 60 2 feet into the ground and leave the rest of the stakes exposed aboveground.