I haven't seen a pdf for this yet, so I took the time to take notes. I am the type of person that likes a print-out when I do a project, so I can check and triple check everything. I tried to be as faithful as possible, but I did make some notes for clarity, safety, and or improvements. Happy building! Tools and Supplies: Chop saw, safety glasses, and ear protection Drill, drill bit (pilot holes), and spade bit (drainage holes) Tape Measure Pencil Speed square (my recommendation!) Staple Gun sand paper (again my recommendation) 1-1/2" screws (galvanized) (4) wood feet or casters and top plates liner stain, brush, painter's tarp, and gloves (unless you are a neat person...) knife or scissors (to cut the liner) potting soil plants/seeds work clothes, shoes, and means to secure hair (safety! Don't have anything loose or dangly (hair, shirt, wallet chain) that can get caught in the saw or drill. Open toed shoes is asking for trouble. If in doubt, check a basic carpentry safety guide.) Buy List, Lumber: (4) 1"x6"x8' (8) 1"x6"x6' (2) 2"x3"x8' Cut List, Lumber: (8) 1"x6"x5' (4) 1"x6"x22-3/4" (4) 1"x6"x11-3/8" (4) 1"x6"x5' 1-1/2" (3) 2"x3"x21-3/4" (2) 2"x3"x10-1/4" (2) 2"x3"x22" (2) 2"x3"x17" Note that lumber is sold in nominal dimensions, which aren't the true dimensions. A 1x6 board is really a 3/4"x5-1/2" board, and a 2x3 is really a 1-1/2"x2-1/2" board. Take this into account when designing or modifying these plans! Step One: Cut the boards to the specified dimensions. Step Two: Set (2) of the 2x3x21-3/4 boards 5' apart with the 2" side facing down. Lay (4) 5' boards across. Check that everything is square and flush with the top of the 2x3s, not that the boards will have an overhang at the bottom to accommodate the feet/casters. Drill the pilot holes, then screw to attach. Repeat with the third 2x3x21-3/4, centering it on the 5' boards. The back section of the frame is complete. Step Three: Set (2) of the 2x3x22s about 3' apart with the 3" side facing down. Lay down the other (4) 5' boards across. Check that everything is square and flush, then drill the pilot holes and screw the boards together. On the short sides, measure 2-1/2" in and mark on both sides. There should be a 17" gap between the marks. Line up (1) 2x3x17 with the marks, drill the pilot hole and screw to attach. Repeat with the other 2x3x17 on the other side. The bottom section of the frame is complete. Step Four: Flip the bottom piece to attach the back piece. Line up the back piece to the bottom piece, making sure everything is square and flush. Where the 5' board of the back meets the 2x3s, drill the pilot hole, then screw together. Flip the frame and drill the pilot hole and screw through the 5' boards into the 2x3s. The bottom and back sections are now attached. Step Five: Line up (1) 1x6x22-3/4 board to the outside edge of the frame, parallel with the bottom's 2x3s. Square and flush the board, then drill the pilot holes and screw the board into the frame's 2x3s. Square and flush (1) 2x3x10-1/4 to the end of the 22-3/4 board, pilot drill and screw to attach. Attach the next 22-3/4 board as above, then the (2) 1x6x11-3/8 boards. These last (2) boards will be wobbly until secured to the front of the frame. Repeat on the opposite side to finish attaching the sides. Step Six: With the frame right-side up, begin attaching the 5'1-1/2" boards. Square and flush, then drill the pilot holes and screw to attach, using the 2x3s as the attaching point. The box is now complete, excepting the finishing touches. Step Seven: Flip the box, and attach the feet/casters to the bottom four corners per the accessories's instructions. Flip the frame again to drill the drain holes. For her needs, she drilled (3) 1/2" holes evenly spaced along the centerline of the box. Stain or paint the box per the instructions on the stain/sealant/paint. Make sure to get all of the cut edges to seal, and to let it dry before moving on! Insert the liner, making sure to tuck it into the corners of the box. A loose fit is better than a tight fit! Staple the liner to the inside edges of the boxes, then trim to fit. Push the liner through the drain holes, then pierce to allow drainage. For extra security, the edges of the liner can be stapled to the outside of the box. Step Eight: Situate the box in it's final destination, then add soil. Prepare the box per the needs of the plants, and enjoy your new planter box! At the end, Laura noted that she wished she used 2x4s for the bottom. My observations prior to building this myself: use wood that hasn't been chemically treated to prevent food contamination, use fish pond liner to further prevent chemical contamination, a small square of mesh and gravel over each drainage hole would prevent soil from draining out, use sandpaper over the cut edges to prevent splinters and sharp edges, staining before building makes it easier to get all of the cut edges, and ideally use wood that is naturally resistant to water damage for a longer-lasting build. I am glad I decided to browse around youtube prior to designing my own planter box, Laura (?) did a great job! I'l modify for the dimensions my space needs, but otherwise I don't anticipate anything but satisfaction from this project. Thank you for the video! Again, I haven't done the math, but prior to buying and cutting, double check! Nominal is not the true dimensions!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to do all that. I made it into a .PDF with pictures and links! Thanks Again! (UPDATED LINK) drive.google.com/file/d/0B4hKfajEEqZDXzBJZk1qNGlzQkU/view?usp=drivesdk&resourcekey=0-urdNcaG2zoZhMS8CHOzyWA
Love this! I'll be moving onto a military base here soon and since I won't be able to have a garden like I'm used to this is the perfect solution! I'm super excited to get settled into the new place so I can make this and start planting! Thank you!
+Rachel Gardner I'm glad this project will work for you! When I make another one, I think I'm going to put large casters on the bottom instead of legs to make it easier to move around! The legs look pretty, but we just moved mine a bit last week and it is HEAVY! ;) ~Laura
I hardly post any comments but I have to say that I appreciate your very detailed how-to in a written format. This is a really nice looking planter box and you make it look so easy to do. I’ll try my best. Thanks!!!
You inspire me to no end. When I saw that you were building the garden bed I thought to myself, well if she can do it I can do it, and guess what,I did it. Thank you for your video. You are a joy to watch. I told my mom about you and your show and I wish she could watch you but she doesn’t know how to get onto UA-cam.☹️but I told her what she would say about you that she’s (you) so cute. Your awesome!!!!
I am planning on making the back area of our yard into a food garden, all raised beds cause chickens are jerks and so are weeds. This is a super great idea I might try for creating another bed or two thank you! I have three raised beds started, I would like to add one or two more for sure. Its not a big space, so I want to get as much out of it as I can. If we had less trees on the other side of the fence (city property) we could do more on the other side, but I doubt they will come to cut more down when they aren't really in the way, so that shaded end will be our fire pit and the other, sunny side will be the food garden. The main part of the yard,... I might end up turning half of it into a flower garden, I have always wanted to, but we never had enough sun or space, two of the four trees that need to go in our yard are gone now, so much more sun! Now we just need to get rid of our two dying pine trees and we will have an all new yard. Ripe for planting!
Awesome tutorial, couldn't be any clearer, just needed to pause and write notes a few times. I hadn't even thought of making a tiered raised bed, but hey, more square feet of planting area is nice.
Wow.... handy in the garden and the wood Shop!!!! You are who I want to be!!!! I want one of these raised gardens so bad but I could never do this lol.
Great video. Short and precise. Here's a tip for next time: Put a layer of wooden logs and sticks at the bottom. It will retain a lot of water, save on soil and offer many other benefits like slow release of nutrients and food for compost worms. (It's called 'Hugelkultur' with the difference that it's contained in a grow bed).
I though that I was the only super genius because I also have a two level planter and that set up is similar to mine with a few small differences ! There may be better ideas, and I'm sure there are, but I haven't seen one yet. It wasn't a space issue for me but a bending over and appearance issue. Also face it, it's a lot easier to water and dries out less than a bunch of unsightly pots of different sizes that degenerate from the sun in a couple of years, and easier to fill.
Thank you for sharing this video, everything worked out fine with the exception of your lumber cut notes. You said to cut 2"x3' lumber to be cut as 3 @ 21 1/4" , 2 @ 10 1/4" and 2@ 20". However as you began to assembly the lumbers you said 17" for the 2 x 3 instead of 20". This messed up my cut and I had to re-cut.
I really enjoyed the ideas that you've shared especially how to remove sod, I'll keep you in mind for my gardening ideas, you really simplify each step which is much appreciated by Non experts such as myself.
Just finished this today. I opted to use the casters you used on the grow box instead. And I used 2x4s instead of 2x3s. Came out pretty good. Great Video!!
So I am casually late to the party as usual but COVID is real and we are trying our best o stay gainfully occupied.. That being said, GRREAT PROJECT! Home Depot curbside pick up is awesome and I start this tomorrow morning. I appreciate you sharing and keeping posted, my wife and mother will appreciate this as much as I will!
Hi there, My first thought, was that I would make the bottom tier a (1) kneeling/(2) storage (3) bench. (1) to work on top tier without having to stand. Second thought, to store gardening tools and accessories. And third, to sit with your handiwork as a backdrop and relax when all's said and done.
I am going to build 4 of those, but different dimensions, so that they can line the span of the side of my house. They are going to be 3 x 3 x feet for the lower section, and the top section will be 1 x 3. Thanks so much for the info, I have always had this idea, but to see it come to fruition in this video was totally awesome!
+Garden Answer So I did it! I built one, although it looks a little different. But the inspiration definitely came from your video! Ummm....let me see. plus.google.com/103810645264208870736/posts/EHaQhysAj44 I hope I can post links here...but here is a link to some of the pictures. I am also uploading a UA-cam video...I will try to post that is possible. Again, thanks for the inspiration!
I tried this today and I have to say that the instructions have faults, as well as the project itself. My father is a professional carpenter/contractor and he was so frustrated while helping me make this! Lol. I'm just passing along his two cents. Either way thank you so much for the tutorial and inspiration. Mine came out awesome after some tweaks :)
I reviewed the video and found that the measurements are off, especially with 2x3s. They don't add up. I want to work on it this weekend but I'm afraid of making mistakes and cutting up the wrong sizes.
Great project! I'm thinking of modifying your design with a barrier between the taller and lower sections. The taller to be filled with soil for plants and the lower section I can turn into a bench with storage underneath, this would be a great way to combine a planter box, storage and seating in a compact space.
I would very much make sure you have c-clamps for this so that it makes easy to make the pilot holes. I'll probably do another one but hopefully less something that looks better put together than what I did. I had made some mistakes along the way, but still great project for a beginner I think!
I'm making something similar for my succulent garden, I had a feeling I was missing something, now after watching this video I can make it better and more functional.
AWESOME!!!!! Ever thought about mounting a trellis on the back for vining plants like green beens, snap peas, climatis's, etc? We live in a condo, so this is perfect for what I need on our patio:-)!
StormLaker1975 That's a great idea! I mounted three trellis to the back of my cold frame on another bed I have, but didn't think to do it with this one! Might need to go add one now! :) ~Laura
If you only have basic tools sure get pre milled lumber that already to size. But if you have 1-2 basic machines I'd advise getting rough sawed lumber and will save you a ton of money on wood alone and nice thing of working with the wood is you get a large amount of saw dust/chips that you can mix with your soil when putting into your beds and just add a few earth worms to the beds then you will have a slow nutrient release that will allow for maybe planting year on year plants instead of seasonal. I don't know about others opinion on this but I hate seeing screws on the outside of a project, it just looks cheap this is why you don't see it on your furniture in your house.
Great video. A comment and suggestion. You mentioned about building a bottom to the top bed so you do not need so much dirt. I would not because you can grow something with lots of depth in the top bed. Suggestion would be would you ever put two 2x3's on the inside in the middle of the front of each bed to stiffen it up, or did you? Also I like your design everyone else has rectangular boxes this has style and uses so much more space. Good Job.
Evenflows1 Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I didn't add 2x3s in the middle, but that is a really great idea. I would actually build it a tad different if I did it again- like using bigger lumber for heavier-duty construction. I have been enjoying my box a ton so far- lots of produce coming from that small space! :) ~Laura
I had to look again at the time and time this was filmed. You said you had a small property to plant and we're using a patio? I was like what about all that property. Lol. Wow buou guys were doing this 6byears ago?
I completed this box. I love it, but the measurements are definitely off both because they changed their cuts hallways through but also because wood is funny like that? instead of 1x6x6 I bought all 1x6x8 and had more than enough wood. I also did the 2x4x8 instead of 2x3x8. you want to measure as you go, rather than precut wood. the only wood you can precut is the 5' and 5+1+1/2 cuts. after that go piece by piece - especially if you're using pressure treated wood. good luck!
When making this raised bed Garden you gave the sizes of all the cuts of wood, but when you started assembling the cuts of wood were different than what you said to cut. You said to cut two 20 inch pieces and they were 22 inch pieces needed. Also you didn’t mention cutting 17 inch pieces and they were needed in assembly.
I haven't seen a pdf for this yet, so I took the time to take notes. I am the type of person that likes a print-out when I do a project, so I can check and triple check everything. I tried to be as faithful as possible, but I did make some notes for clarity, safety, and or improvements. Happy building!
Tools and Supplies:
Chop saw, safety glasses, and ear protection
Drill, drill bit (pilot holes), and spade bit (drainage holes)
Tape Measure
Pencil
Speed square (my recommendation!)
Staple Gun
sand paper (again my recommendation)
1-1/2" screws (galvanized)
(4) wood feet or casters and top plates
liner
stain, brush, painter's tarp, and gloves (unless you are a neat person...)
knife or scissors (to cut the liner)
potting soil
plants/seeds
work clothes, shoes, and means to secure hair (safety! Don't have anything loose or dangly (hair, shirt, wallet chain) that can get caught in the saw or drill. Open toed shoes is asking for trouble. If in doubt, check a basic carpentry safety guide.)
Buy List, Lumber:
(4) 1"x6"x8'
(8) 1"x6"x6'
(2) 2"x3"x8'
Cut List, Lumber:
(8) 1"x6"x5'
(4) 1"x6"x22-3/4"
(4) 1"x6"x11-3/8"
(4) 1"x6"x5' 1-1/2"
(3) 2"x3"x21-3/4"
(2) 2"x3"x10-1/4"
(2) 2"x3"x22"
(2) 2"x3"x17"
Note that lumber is sold in nominal dimensions, which aren't the true dimensions. A 1x6 board is really a 3/4"x5-1/2" board, and a 2x3 is really a 1-1/2"x2-1/2" board. Take this into account when designing or modifying these plans!
Step One:
Cut the boards to the specified dimensions.
Step Two:
Set (2) of the 2x3x21-3/4 boards 5' apart with the 2" side facing down. Lay (4) 5' boards across. Check that everything is square and flush with the top of the 2x3s, not that the boards will have an overhang at the bottom to accommodate the feet/casters. Drill the pilot holes, then screw to attach. Repeat with the third 2x3x21-3/4, centering it on the 5' boards. The back section of the frame is complete.
Step Three:
Set (2) of the 2x3x22s about 3' apart with the 3" side facing down. Lay down the other (4) 5' boards across. Check that everything is square and flush, then drill the pilot holes and screw the boards together. On the short sides, measure 2-1/2" in and mark on both sides. There should be a 17" gap between the marks. Line up (1) 2x3x17 with the marks, drill the pilot hole and screw to attach. Repeat with the other 2x3x17 on the other side. The bottom section of the frame is complete.
Step Four:
Flip the bottom piece to attach the back piece. Line up the back piece to the bottom piece, making sure everything is square and flush. Where the 5' board of the back meets the 2x3s, drill the pilot hole, then screw together. Flip the frame and drill the pilot hole and screw through the 5' boards into the 2x3s. The bottom and back sections are now attached.
Step Five:
Line up (1) 1x6x22-3/4 board to the outside edge of the frame, parallel with the bottom's 2x3s. Square and flush the board, then drill the pilot holes and screw the board into the frame's 2x3s. Square and flush (1) 2x3x10-1/4 to the end of the 22-3/4 board, pilot drill and screw to attach. Attach the next 22-3/4 board as above, then the (2) 1x6x11-3/8 boards. These last (2) boards will be wobbly until secured to the front of the frame. Repeat on the opposite side to finish attaching the sides.
Step Six:
With the frame right-side up, begin attaching the 5'1-1/2" boards. Square and flush, then drill the pilot holes and screw to attach, using the 2x3s as the attaching point. The box is now complete, excepting the finishing touches.
Step Seven:
Flip the box, and attach the feet/casters to the bottom four corners per the accessories's instructions. Flip the frame again to drill the drain holes. For her needs, she drilled (3) 1/2" holes evenly spaced along the centerline of the box. Stain or paint the box per the instructions on the stain/sealant/paint. Make sure to get all of the cut edges to seal, and to let it dry before moving on! Insert the liner, making sure to tuck it into the corners of the box. A loose fit is better than a tight fit! Staple the liner to the inside edges of the boxes, then trim to fit. Push the liner through the drain holes, then pierce to allow drainage. For extra security, the edges of the liner can be stapled to the outside of the box.
Step Eight:
Situate the box in it's final destination, then add soil. Prepare the box per the needs of the plants, and enjoy your new planter box!
At the end, Laura noted that she wished she used 2x4s for the bottom.
My observations prior to building this myself: use wood that hasn't been chemically treated to prevent food contamination, use fish pond liner to further prevent chemical contamination, a small square of mesh and gravel over each drainage hole would prevent soil from draining out, use sandpaper over the cut edges to prevent splinters and sharp edges, staining before building makes it easier to get all of the cut edges, and ideally use wood that is naturally resistant to water damage for a longer-lasting build. I am glad I decided to browse around youtube prior to designing my own planter box, Laura (?) did a great job! I'l modify for the dimensions my space needs, but otherwise I don't anticipate anything but satisfaction from this project. Thank you for the video! Again, I haven't done the math, but prior to buying and cutting, double check! Nominal is not the true dimensions!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to do all that. I made it into a .PDF with pictures and links! Thanks Again! (UPDATED LINK)
drive.google.com/file/d/0B4hKfajEEqZDXzBJZk1qNGlzQkU/view?usp=drivesdk&resourcekey=0-urdNcaG2zoZhMS8CHOzyWA
Thank you both for taking the time to do this! I added the link to the description and gave you both credit! 💜
Thank you for all your awesome videos!!
Elizabeth K Thank you ..that helps a lot a begginer like me..
Thank you!!!
It’s so adorable to see her back then when they “had only 1/5 an acre”!!! How funny to see how they are now 😊😊😊🦋
🌿Everything is beautiful in her garden 💚
I love this! I would probably put a "floor" in the top tier. Your stain choice is perfect! I need one, this would even be beautiful for flowers 🥰
my 75 yr old mother has requested this for a small vegetable garden as well thanks for all your hard work :)
I am so glad you and your mom liked the idea! I am loving mine so far! ~Laura
Subscribed, great planter and my very next project.
Very nice! I would definitely add a bottom to the top tier to save on soil.
I was thinking the same. Would make sense. I wonder why she didn't
@@anjanewkirk she explains why in the video. Holds more water.
Love this! I'll be moving onto a military base here soon and since I won't be able to have a garden like I'm used to this is the perfect solution! I'm super excited to get settled into the new place so I can make this and start planting! Thank you!
+Rachel Gardner I'm glad this project will work for you! When I make another one, I think I'm going to put large casters on the bottom instead of legs to make it easier to move around! The legs look pretty, but we just moved mine a bit last week and it is HEAVY! ;) ~Laura
I think Id like to tackle this project! Thank you so much for the video! Blessings from Ontario Canada :)
So few build videos go into the depth you did with saying where you make the cuts in your boards.
I greatly appreciate it
I hardly post any comments but I have to say that I appreciate your very detailed how-to in a written format. This is a really nice looking planter box and you make it look so easy to do. I’ll try my best. Thanks!!!
She also mentioned the tools!! Never found that in any of these videos. Thank you.
Very nice! Nice to see another woman working to make these kinds of things. I'm going to give this a try on a smaller scale. thank you!!!
You inspire me to no end. When I saw that you were building the garden bed I thought to myself, well if she can do it I can do it, and guess what,I did it. Thank you for your video. You are a joy to watch. I told my mom about you and your show and I wish she could watch you but she doesn’t know how to get onto UA-cam.☹️but I told her what she would say about you that she’s (you) so cute. Your awesome!!!!
I am planning on making the back area of our yard into a food garden, all raised beds cause chickens are jerks and so are weeds. This is a super great idea I might try for creating another bed or two thank you! I have three raised beds started, I would like to add one or two more for sure.
Its not a big space, so I want to get as much out of it as I can. If we had less trees on the other side of the fence (city property) we could do more on the other side, but I doubt they will come to cut more down when they aren't really in the way, so that shaded end will be our fire pit and the other, sunny side will be the food garden. The main part of the yard,... I might end up turning half of it into a flower garden, I have always wanted to, but we never had enough sun or space, two of the four trees that need to go in our yard are gone now, so much more sun! Now we just need to get rid of our two dying pine trees and we will have an all new yard. Ripe for planting!
Awesome tutorial, couldn't be any clearer, just needed to pause and write notes a few times. I hadn't even thought of making a tiered raised bed, but hey, more square feet of planting area is nice.
I might put coaster wheels instead of legs, cant wait to build this
You are a jack of all trades!!! Love it!!
Wow.... handy in the garden and the wood Shop!!!! You are who I want to be!!!! I want one of these raised gardens so bad but I could never do this lol.
Great video. Short and precise.
Here's a tip for next time: Put a layer of wooden logs and sticks at the bottom. It will retain a lot of water, save on soil and offer many other benefits like slow release of nutrients and food for compost worms. (It's called 'Hugelkultur' with the difference that it's contained in a grow bed).
I though that I was the only super genius because I also have a two level planter and that set up is similar to mine with a few small differences ! There may be better ideas, and I'm sure there are, but I haven't seen one yet. It wasn't a space issue for me but a bending over and appearance issue. Also face it, it's a lot easier to water and dries out less than a bunch of unsightly pots of different sizes that degenerate from the sun in a couple of years, and easier to fill.
You may want to add yard fabric to the bottom of the box to keep soil from going out of the drain holes
Thank you for sharing this video, everything worked out fine with the exception of your lumber cut notes. You said to cut 2"x3' lumber to be cut as 3 @ 21 1/4" , 2 @ 10 1/4" and 2@ 20". However as you began to assembly the lumbers you said 17" for the 2 x 3 instead of 20". This messed up my cut and I had to re-cut.
Just finished two of these. Adjusted the measurements a bit for using thicker boards and Craig joints
Love the planter box added some trim and it looks amazing in love it
Really like the 2 layers, so much more interesting than a plain box. It came out great!
I really enjoyed the ideas that you've shared especially how to remove sod, I'll keep you in mind for my gardening ideas, you really simplify each step which is much appreciated by Non experts such as myself.
Just finished this today. I opted to use the casters you used on the grow box instead. And I used 2x4s instead of 2x3s. Came out pretty good. Great Video!!
So I am casually late to the party as usual but COVID is real and we are trying our best o stay gainfully occupied.. That being said, GRREAT PROJECT! Home Depot curbside pick up is awesome and I start this tomorrow morning. I appreciate you sharing and keeping posted, my wife and mother will appreciate this as much as I will!
I think this is absolutely beautiful! I have always wondered how they are made and now I plan on building a couple myself!!
watched multiple videos... YOU ARE AWESOME!! SUPER EASY...
Garden Answer thank y ou Elizabeth K & Renegad3 Rogu3 Beaitiful project, ,one lovely for create bed patio plant
Hi there,
My first thought, was that I would make the bottom tier a (1) kneeling/(2) storage (3) bench. (1) to work on top tier without having to stand. Second thought, to store gardening tools and accessories. And third, to sit with your handiwork as a backdrop and relax when all's said and done.
Wow, very nice. We were trying to find a good pattern / blueprint for a raised bed and this will work perfectly on our patio.
I am going to build 4 of those, but different dimensions, so that they can line the span of the side of my house. They are going to be 3 x 3 x feet for the lower section, and the top section will be 1 x 3. Thanks so much for the info, I have always had this idea, but to see it come to fruition in this video was totally awesome!
+Phynomeagle I would love to see how yours all end up! Have fun with the project! :) ~Laura
+Garden Answer So I did it! I built one, although it looks a little different. But the inspiration definitely came from your video! Ummm....let me see. plus.google.com/103810645264208870736/posts/EHaQhysAj44 I hope I can post links here...but here is a link to some of the pictures. I am also uploading a UA-cam video...I will try to post that is possible. Again, thanks for the inspiration!
I tried this today and I have to say that the instructions have faults, as well as the project itself. My father is a professional carpenter/contractor and he was so frustrated while helping me make this! Lol. I'm just passing along his two cents. Either way thank you so much for the tutorial and inspiration. Mine came out awesome after some tweaks :)
Mind sharing the tweaks? I plan to make this tomorrow.
This is great. I'm starting to work on my planter this weekend. Thank you so much for this video.
I reviewed the video and found that the measurements are off, especially with 2x3s. They don't add up. I want to work on it this weekend but I'm afraid of making mistakes and cutting up the wrong sizes.
What?! High 50s? Had to rewind the video and listen again!! I'd freeze in the 50s. I want 72-80 degrees, that is it! Wow!
Great instructor! Thanks
My husband made it this weekend, I love it SO MUCH! We put it on castors to roll it around! Super excited to plant it this weekend coming!
A middle vertical support would help with warping
This was a fabulous project!!!! Can't wait to build one!!!
Sonster9K Thanks for watching! It's a fun project! :) ~Laura
I am going to Home Depot after this video... It is amazing. Thanks
Great project! I'm thinking of modifying your design with a barrier between the taller and lower sections. The taller to be filled with soil for plants and the lower section I can turn into a bench with storage underneath, this would be a great way to combine a planter box, storage and seating in a compact space.
Love this planter
This is such a nice looking garden bed. 😍
Many thanks for sharing this, I can tell you are brilliant by how amazingly put together this video is. Can't thank you enough.
I love this channel. You have given me so much inspiration and i think gardening is my new obsession now! So excited. Thank you.
This is awesome and looks great i don't have a patio but I would love to make something similar to this for my apartment!
I made this thanks to your video :) i uses tires instead of feet to make it movable.
I would very much make sure you have c-clamps for this so that it makes easy to make the pilot holes. I'll probably do another one but hopefully less something that looks better put together than what I did. I had made some mistakes along the way, but still great project for a beginner I think!
This is brilliant! I am going to try building this 💚🌿 thank you 🙏
I really really love this idea
"I make a total wreck out of myself" Not a single spot of dirt on pants or shirt and perfect hair.
I am going to build this tomorrow for my roof top patio. I will try to make a video and upload it. :-)
I love this design! Very practical and pretty, perfect for what I'm looking for!
Your UA-cam channel is AMAAAAZINGGGGGG!!!!
+Mark Humphreys Thank you so much! :) ~Laura
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I'm making something similar for my succulent garden, I had a feeling I was missing something, now after watching this video I can make it better and more functional.
I WLL DO WN FOR M HOUSE NICE DONE!! GOD BLES
Great job love what you created
I love it!
AWESOME!!!!! Ever thought about mounting a trellis on the back for vining plants like green beens, snap peas, climatis's, etc? We live in a condo, so this is perfect for what I need on our patio:-)!
StormLaker1975 That's a great idea! I mounted three trellis to the back of my cold frame on another bed I have, but didn't think to do it with this one! Might need to go add one now! :) ~Laura
What a brilliant video, so easy to follow and so well explained, thank you :)
If you only have basic tools sure get pre milled lumber that already to size. But if you have 1-2 basic machines I'd advise getting rough sawed lumber and will save you a ton of money on wood alone and nice thing of working with the wood is you get a large amount of saw dust/chips that you can mix with your soil when putting into your beds and just add a few earth worms to the beds then you will have a slow nutrient release that will allow for maybe planting year on year plants instead of seasonal.
I don't know about others opinion on this but I hate seeing screws on the outside of a project, it just looks cheap this is why you don't see it on your furniture in your house.
Wow, 64 degrees in February, it's the 25 July here and we hit 60
Great design thanks for sharing!!
Great video.
A comment and suggestion. You mentioned about building a bottom to the top bed so you do not need so much dirt. I would not because you can grow something with lots of depth in the top bed. Suggestion would be would you ever put two 2x3's on the inside in the middle of the front of each bed to stiffen it up, or did you? Also I like your design everyone else has rectangular boxes this has style and uses so much more space. Good Job.
Evenflows1 Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I didn't add 2x3s in the middle, but that is a really great idea. I would actually build it a tad different if I did it again- like using bigger lumber for heavier-duty construction. I have been enjoying my box a ton so far- lots of produce coming from that small space! :) ~Laura
Love this. I think I'm making me one for my herbs :) thank you.
Great job, very impressed!
Dear Laura, Would you please share what color stain you used? It looks great. Thank you!
does anyone know what color it is?
Fantastic,Ally
Thank you for the edit !
So my wife and my self saw this video and we like it we wanted to do something like this but we made some changes we aint pros lol but we try our best
I had to look again at the time and time this was filmed. You said you had a small property to plant and we're using a patio? I was like what about all that property. Lol. Wow buou guys were doing this 6byears ago?
thanks for the video, I can't wait to do this myself.. 😊😊😊
I love your videos 😄😄😄😄😄
great video
You have such great ideas! Thank you for sharing. :)
thank you
Go Laura!!
Can you tag me in the next video where you make the green house over it?
A little trim would make it pop. Nice job.
Vou fazer um.É divertido.Boa ideia.
looks like u could've made a bench/planter lol. seat in the front, planter at the back!
I completed this box. I love it, but the measurements are definitely off both because they changed their cuts hallways through but also because wood is funny like that? instead of 1x6x6 I bought all 1x6x8 and had more than enough wood. I also did the 2x4x8 instead of 2x3x8. you want to measure as you go, rather than precut wood. the only wood you can precut is the 5' and 5+1+1/2 cuts. after that go piece by piece - especially if you're using pressure treated wood. good luck!
Just saw this comment- again, sorry about the confusion with the cuts! So glad you made it through the project! :)
Your husband did a great job preparing the pieces for you to assemble.
All her husband did was help her flip the box upright? She cut and built all of it?
wow this is great!
If I make the bottom thicker and make sure the wood wouldn't get in touch with the water. How long would this gardening bed last?
Thank you great idea
Você é das minhas, ponho a mão na massa!!!
how do you keep the soil on the higher box from sloughing into the lower box?
Hi there, this is an amazing work of art!!! I have a silly question to ask and hope you would be able to answer. How many of 2"X4"X6' I would need?
new to the scene here! just wanted to confirm that this set up that you have is safe for the growing of edibles right?
thanks! and good stuff!
Sure would like to see this all planted and at peak..
See her project updates video May 3, 2015
This may have been asked, but what do you think about using landscape fabric instead of greenhouse plastic?
This is awesome!! What is the completed measurement of this box?
You are so handy~!
Amazing!
When making this raised bed Garden you gave the sizes of all the cuts of wood, but when you started assembling the cuts of wood were different than what you said to cut. You said to cut two 20 inch pieces and they were 22 inch pieces needed. Also you didn’t mention cutting 17 inch pieces and they were needed in assembly.
Nice design but you should counter sink your screws will look heaps better! Still great project though