@@davidvassallo7464 The posts were only above ground. As soon as the bed was filled, the sides would bow out. I got the idea for the chains from the professional raised beds - they use a fixed rod. Haves a look at Birdies Garden Beds.
I love it. We are planning to make one ourselves. Unfortunately, I'm not a handywoman so I'm just involved in the design and then the planting and maintenance.
Hi Maureen! Thank you for the feedback. I'm still filling mine with organic material (it's taking ages but it's free!) and am looking forward to the day I can grow something! Good luck with your garden. Home grown always tastes better. 🙂
@At home with Karen you did brilliantly! I'm doing research on a smaller scale. So really appreciate the posts on front particularly. I hadn't thought of. 😀
@@JustJane1972 When I demolished the tin bed, I made a raised bed with sleepers. This could be another option for you?ua-cam.com/video/CjfGHY3pgJo/v-deo.html
🗨 I hope this gives you ideas for how you can build your own garden bed using recycled and repurposed items. 🙂
Nothing quite like a clever Aussie woman. I love it!❤
Thank you, JLincoln777! I'm not always successful in my construction attempts but I do enjoy having a go! 😁
Looks good! I’m trying to understand your logic with the chains though because wouldn’t the posts stop the metal from buckling?
@@davidvassallo7464 The posts were only above ground. As soon as the bed was filled, the sides would bow out. I got the idea for the chains from the professional raised beds - they use a fixed rod. Haves a look at Birdies Garden Beds.
Good work. The chain is a great idea.
Beds like this definitely need something to stop the sides bowing out!
I love it. We are planning to make one ourselves. Unfortunately, I'm not a handywoman so I'm just involved in the design and then the planting and maintenance.
Hi Maureen! Thank you for the feedback. I'm still filling mine with organic material (it's taking ages but it's free!) and am looking forward to the day I can grow something! Good luck with your garden. Home grown always tastes better. 🙂
Great job and thanks for sharing
Thanks Craig! I hope you got some good ideas. Have you seen the video where I explain why it failed?
Awesome work
Thank you. It was good but it was too big so I pulled it down and built a smaller one using timber.
Great job!
Thank you! The idea was great but it was much too big to me to manage. I learn through trial and error. 😁
@At home with Karen you did brilliantly! I'm doing research on a smaller scale. So really appreciate the posts on front particularly. I hadn't thought of. 😀
@@JustJane1972 When I demolished the tin bed, I made a raised bed with sleepers. This could be another option for you?ua-cam.com/video/CjfGHY3pgJo/v-deo.html
@@AthomewithKaren thanks. I'll have a look. 😀
Caution! Sharp edges
I thought so, too. But they weren't as sharp as I expected and I didn't cut myself at all.