Introduction
If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own garden, but don’t have the space or time to do it, then a raised bed is perfect for you. Raised beds are easy to make, and with the right materials they can be very cheap as well!
A raised bed is the perfect way to add beautiful greenery to your home without breaking the bank.
You’ve probably heard of raised garden beds, but you might be wondering what they are and why you should make one. These beds are essentially just a box filled with soil that can be used for growing plants. They’re simple to build, easy on the wallet, and perfect for everyone from beginners to advanced gardeners.
If you’ve ever wanted to start your own garden but didn’t feel like spending a ton of money on seeds or flowers, this is the perfect solution for you! With a raised bed garden kit (available at any hardware store), anyone can easily grow their own fresh produce in their backyard or front yard without spending hours weeding all day long—and it doesn’t cost much either!
Why a raised bed?
- You can easily access the plants and soil in a raised bed.
- Raised beds are easier to maintain.
- Because of their height, your plants will be getting more sunlight than if they were in a flat garden bed. This helps promote growth and produce better crops!
- Raised beds are also easier to water and weed since you don’t need to bend over as far as you would with other types of gardens.
Cheap and easy raised bed options
You can build an elevated garden bed with wood, cinder blocks, bricks and even old tires. Each material has pros and cons so it’s important to choose the right one for your particular situation.
A raised bed made from wood can be as simple as cutting 2x4s into lengths that fit your space (if using pressure-treated lumber) or attaching boards together at the corners with screws or nails. This type of raised bed is easy to build but it may require periodic attention from termites and wood decay. You should also consider how much maintenance you’re willing to do when building a raised garden bed out of wood since removing weeds can get tedious after a while!
Raised bed with wood
A raised bed with wood is a great option for you. Wood is a strong material, easy to work with and durable. You can easily source it, store it and stack it as needed. It’s also very easy to clean. What’s more, if you’re happy with the size of your raised garden bed, you won’t need to move it again!
Raised bed with cinder blocks
Raised beds made with cinder blocks are a popular choice among gardeners, and for good reason. They’re cheap, easy to find (they’re everywhere), and can be moved at any time. Cinder blocks aren’t just for building walls—you can also use them as part of your DIY raised bed project!
First, measure the height that you’d like your raised garden bed to reach from top to bottom (in inches). Then make sure that there’s enough room around where you want it placed so that the space isn’t blocked by anything such as fences or buildings. If all is clear, go ahead and dig out some dirt in this area until it’s about half an inch deep. Next take some cinder blocks (about 10 should do) and stack them up into a rectangle shape like they were building blocks! You’ll want four rows high with two columns across on each one:
- Rows A & B should contain seven cinder blocks each
- Rows C & D should contain five cinder blocks each
Raised bed with bricks
You don’t need to be a master carpenter to create a raised garden bed. You can easily build one from bricks, cinder blocks, or concrete blocks. To make your own raised bed using bricks:
- Gather up the materials you’ll need for this project—bricks and mortar (mortar is the glue that holds bricks together). If you have friends who are handy with tools and willing to help out, great! If not, get some help from family or friends living close by since they might want in on this project too.
- Start by laying out your first layer of bricks on top of the ground where they’ll sit once they’re finished being laid down horizontally in rows with gaps between them so water won’t collect within those spaces when watering plants later on after planting begins happening regularly each year during springtime months when buds begin sprouting up outwards along tree branches across your yard before blossoming into colorful flowers blooming down below upon reaching full maturity after years have passed since planting took place back then during wintertime months when snow covered everything white throughout winter months which means no growth occurs until new shoots come forth again towards springtime months when buds begin sprouting up outwards along tree branches across your yard before blossoming into colorful flowers blooming down below upon reaching full maturity after years have passed since planting took place back then during
Raised bed from tires
A great way to get started is by using tires. Tires are durable and long-lasting, so they’ll last for years. Each tire can be painted or stained in a variety of colors, which means you can make your garden bed match the rest of your backyard decor. The tires also have a rounded edge that allows them to sit nicely on the ground, so you don’t have to worry about it tipping over when filled with soil and plants!
To make this raised garden bed from tires:
- First you will need four used tires (or new ones if you want). To find free or inexpensive used tires, check out Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for local listings in your area. If you can’t find any free ones there are many new options available online as well at retailers like Walmart and Lowes where they retail anywhere between $10-$30 each depending on size/type selected (check out this article by Gardeners World Magazine).
- Next use some wood screws along with 2×4 boards cut into 18″ lengths (you’ll need two pieces per tire) to secure each side together forming an X shape above ground level around all sides except top where soil will go later on top surface area only.”
You can make a great garden with a raised garden bed!
Raised garden beds are a great way to add greenery to your home. They’re easy to make and maintain, and they’re cheap too! Plus, they can be modified very easily. If you want to up the ante with your raised garden bed, simply add some decorative touches like wood or bricks on the side. It’s all about personalizing it so that it suits your taste.
Conclusion
Raised garden beds are a great way to add some greenery and beauty to your home. With a little bit of effort, you can create one for yourself that will last for years to come. If you want more tips on how to make the perfect raised bed, check out our blog!