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[https://www.instructables.com/An-Improved-Raised-Bed-Garden/ by Creativeman in Living AUTODESK Instructables] | [https://www.instructables.com/An-Improved-Raised-Bed-Garden/ by Creativeman in Living AUTODESK Instructables] | ||
I have been using raised beds for several years now. I converted an existing patch of grass into four, 4ft x 12ft raised beds for a total garden area of 192 sq. ft. This could, conceivably, produce enough food throughout the year to make a serious dent in the food budget. And, of course, all the advantages of raised-bed gardening are realized. However, I have had to replace several end boards due to rotting out at the corners. In order to prevent this from happening, I came up with a way to use concrete as a corner brace, and thereby stop the rotting and make a more permanent installation. Starting in step 7, I show how to replace an end board that has rotted out at the corners. | I have been using raised beds for several years now. I converted an existing patch of grass into four, 4ft x 12ft raised beds for a total garden area of 192 sq. ft. This could, conceivably, produce enough food throughout the year to make a serious dent in the food budget. And, of course, all the advantages of raised-bed gardening are realized. However, I have had to replace several end boards due to rotting out at the corners. In order to prevent this from happening, I came up with a way to use concrete as a corner brace, and thereby stop the rotting and make a more permanent installation. Starting in step 7, I show how to replace an end board that has rotted out at the corners. | ||
=====Super Easy Raised Garden Bed===== | |||
[https://www.instructables.com/Super-Easy-Raised-Garden-Bed/ by ingriddayton in Outside AUTODESK Instructables] | |||
NOTE: The original design was for 2 x 4 boards, 5 x 3 in length, us using one block in each corner. But I wanted a higher bed so used a second set of 2 x 8s for a higher edge and I used three blocks on each corner. I used stacks of three blocks because with two blocks the 2nd tier of wood was wobbly. | |||
