Introduction

Gardening is a great way to unwind after work and the perfect way to get some exercise. But if you’re like me, it’s also a lot of work! That’s why I decided to create my own raised garden bed. It looks great, requires little maintenance, and saves me time when it comes time to plant my herbs and vegetables. In this blog post, I’ll show you how easy it is to build your own raised bed with modern framing and innovative structures—and save yourself some time while doing so.

To begin, you’ll need to choose a location for your raised bed.

When considering where to build your raised garden bed, it’s important to keep in mind the following factors:

• Sunlight: Find a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. The sun will help your plants grow faster and stronger.
• Convenience: The easier it is for you to access, water and maintain your garden bed—and perhaps more importantly, the easier it is for anyone else who might want access—the better! It can be helpful if you build near a gate or door leading into your yard so that neighbors won’t have trouble accessing their own yards if they need something from yours.

Next, you’ll need to prepare the area and ensure that it is level.

Next, you’ll need to prepare the area and ensure that it is level. This will help make sure that your garden bed stays in place for years to come.

• Remove any weeds or debris from the ground where you will be placing your garden bed.
• Use a level to make sure that each side of your garden bed is level with each other. If this isn’t possible (for example, if you are working with a sloped area), adjust for unevenness by adding more soil at one end of your garden bed than at another end of your garden bed until it is level with itself on both ends of its lengthwise axis.
• If necessary, add sand or gravel so that everything sits evenly on top of one another within the plane established by using a spirit level tool like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0783Z5YVF?ie=UTF8&ref_=sv_sl_7f3g9j2z5k5c146bk

Then, mark out the basic shape of your garden.

Now that you’ve chosen your plants, it’s time to mark out the basic shape of your garden bed. You can use string or a garden hose to mark out the shape on the ground. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious and want something more permanent, try marking out your garden bed with stakes and string.

You might be tempted to use an actual hose as a blueprint for your new garden bed—but don’t do it! The pressure from watering will cause any wood-based material to warp over time!

You’ll need to cut the wood down to length.

You’ll need to cut the wood down to length. This is a good time to use a power saw and make sure that your cuts are level, straight, and square. If you don’t have access to power tools (or if you just prefer not to use them), then invest in some hand tools like a handsaw or miter saw. When I built my garden beds years ago I did all of the cutting by hand and it was fine!

You can even get away with using nothing but circular saws for your entire project. Just use a guide (either clamped on or free-standing) when making your cuts, so that they’re nice and straight!

Attach the sides to the frame and secure with nails or screws.

Use a hammer to secure the sides to the frame. Use nails or screws to secure the sides to the frame. Use a drill and screwdriver to secure the sides to the frame.

Lay down weed barrier and fill with soil.

Once the area is ready and leveled, it’s time to add in the soil. You can use a cheap plastic sheeting called mulch or weed barrier to create a smooth surface on top of your garden bed. This is a great idea if you’re planning on growing vegetables in your garden beds because it prevents weeds from growing through your soil. You can get these sheets at home improvement stores, but don’t buy too much—you’ll only need enough for one or two layers over the entire bed.

When laying down weed barrier, make sure that it doesn’t overlap by more than an inch or so around each edge of the bed (or else you’ll have trouble tucking in those edges later). Also be sure to leave some extra space around trees and plants that are already planted so they don’t get covered up by this layer when they grow taller. If necessary (depending on how wide your bed is), make two cuts in order to fit all four sides into place without overlapping any part of them together (make sure not to cut off any corners!). Finally cover everything with about three inches worth of soil mix; then water well until everything settles down nicely into place!

Plant your herbs and vegetables, taking care to water them well and weed often.

The next step is to plant your herbs and vegetables, taking care to water them well and weed often. Watering can be automated by using a drip irrigation system or sprinkler system. Weeding can also be automated with the use of tools such as a robotic lawnmower or hoe, which will reduce the amount of time you spend on this task. You may find it helpful to use a hose for watering plants that require more direct access to water sources than what is provided by an irrigation system or sprinkler system.

The final product is a beautiful, modern garden bed that’s both easy on the eyes and functional.

The final product is a beautiful, modern garden bed that’s both easy on the eyes and functional. This project is easy to do—you’ll be done in a weekend!

Conclusion

After a few weeks of hard work, your garden bed will be ready for planting. You’ll want to do this as soon as possible so that there’s no delay between the time spent building and enjoying your new garden.