Build a Raised Garden Bed | |
This project is strenuous since it requires digging up and then cultivating the ground where the bed will be built. You need a garden fork and shovel to turn over the soil, break up the clumps and remove debris and old roots. Then use a bow rake to level the soil. Lay out the raised bed with string and stakes so that it is straight and square at the corners. Assemble the timbers and secure at the corners with galvanized nails to prevent rust. Then fill the bed with enriched topsoil and it is ready to plant. Tip: If you are growing vegetables, line the inside of the bed with plastic if you used pressure-treated lumber. |