How To Build Raised Flower Beds With Landscape Timbers
Get 2 pieces of 4 foot long timber and 2 pieces 8 foot long landscaping timber.
How to build raised flower beds with landscape timbers. Step 11 get enough soil to fill your new raised garden bed. Set them down on the portion of the. I built the first two with landscaping timbers so i wanted the new one to match. The bed frame can be as simple as 2 x 4s on top of the ground or even patio retaining wall blocks.
Step 10 8 stakes are added to strengthen and hold the garden bed together. These instructions describe building a 4 foot by 6 foot by 10 1 2 inch bed with 2 x 4 untreated lumber. Using a basic log cabin structure. This year i decided to add a third raised garden bed in this part of my yard.
Lay the four timbers in the desired location for the raised bed with the ends butted against each other. A bed that s at least 6 inches high provides ease of access and gives roots plenty of room to grow. Laying down the landscaping timbers. Step 9 stake and secure all 4 corners.
The size is up to you.