DIY Raised Garden Bed for Beginners Using Planter Blocks (No Nails)

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
  • This is how I built my c-shaped raised vegetable garden bed using untreated cedar wood planks and planter bricks that I got from Home Depot. I wanted my garden bed to be c-shaped just because I think it's cuter than a rectangular bed and there's a small area for me to walk into and sit down. It has 2 layers so plants have at most 12" of soil to grow in and holds approximately 45 cubic feet of soil.
    For a beginner gardener, this was a very easy to setup garden bed and I didn't need to use any hammer or nails at all thanks to the planter blocks. It was also fun to easily design the shape of the bed frame and slide the wood planks into place without any hassle. I'm not sure if the weed barrier will affect water drainage in my area, but the reason I used it was because my lawn has a lot of those white grubs living in the ground and tons of tree roots that have been known to sprout into trees in my backyard. Tag me @qdcrafts or email me qdcrafts@yahoo.com, so I can see your lovely garden beds!
    DIY 3-Layer Planter Block Raised Garden Bed UPDATE:
    • DIY 3-Layer Planter Bl...
    Supplies I used to build the frame (Canadian):
    16 Planter Blocks: www.homedepot.ca/product/oldc...
    Untreated Cedar Plank Dimensions:
    Two 2"x6"x12'
    Eight 2"x6"x3' (two 2"x6"x12' planks that were each cut into four pieces)
    Six 2"x6"x5' (three 2"x6"x10' planks that were each cut in half)
    www.homedepot.ca/product/porc...
    www.homedepot.ca/product/porc...
    A worker at Home Depot can help cut the planks to the exact measurements you need, I just asked someone by the lumber section and was very thankful since there would've been no other way for me to cut them :D
    0:00 The Plan
    0:36 The Materials
    1:28 Preparing the ground
    2:46 The Assembly
    4:23 Adding the soil
    5:56 Growing the veggies!
    (c) Victoria T. 2021
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    #VegetableBed #PlanterBlock #RaisedGardenBed
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  • @QDCrafts
    @QDCrafts  10 місяців тому +10

    UPDATE! Here's how the raised bed has been doing over the years: ua-cam.com/video/5Jp_hAHKwmk/v-deo.html&ab_channel=QDCrafts
    Thanks so much for watching and happy gardening!

  • @uniquelykmee9688
    @uniquelykmee9688 2 місяці тому +12

    Finally someone with a realistic yard ❤

  • @heaven6535
    @heaven6535 Рік тому +49

    Remember since you have weed cover at the bottom, don't over water,it may be dried out on the top and still wet at the bottom, stick a dry stick down to see were the water level is peace 😊

  • @rachelstauter
    @rachelstauter Рік тому +29

    I have seen some people fill raised beds with old mulch (or stick/wood), leaves, and grass to fill most of the space to save money, seems like a cost effective solution. Thanks for the amazing video!

    • @karinavlog9703
      @karinavlog9703 Рік тому +3

      So do the bottom with old leaves and soil on the top?

    • @rachelstauter
      @rachelstauter Рік тому +5

      @@karinavlog9703 yes! I filled mine with large sticks, leaves, old mulch from my flower beds, grass clippings, and other compostable stuff. Then put soil over top and rake it flat. You’ll have to put more soil the next year as the bottom layers decay but it’s a cheaper way to get started!

  • @jackl8133
    @jackl8133 7 місяців тому +10

    This is by far the most helpful and economical raised garden beds online! Well done, my Asian sista 😊 my mom will be really happy when I have ours done!

  • @aHarzoo
    @aHarzoo 8 місяців тому +3

    Raised beds offer a cost alternative to traditional ground gardening with no added benefits long term other than perhaps aesthetic. You had perfectly good soil to grow veggies my grandma with 70+ years exp says. She's likes to watch farming videos😊

  • @roseericson3828
    @roseericson3828 10 місяців тому +5

    The holes in the top of the bricks are for rebar. Pound into the hole and the brick will not move with the pressure from the soil. 😊

  • @lovephotography1966
    @lovephotography1966 Місяць тому

    What a great idea. Consider filling the bottom of the bed with yard waste such as sticks, leaves, or even grass clippings❤

  • @bettygentry9672
    @bettygentry9672 Рік тому

    Beautiful garden! Congrats!

  • @Nishueandsheila222
    @Nishueandsheila222 Рік тому

    Awesome! I can’t wait to start my garden

  • @kennyjohnson4411
    @kennyjohnson4411 Рік тому +6

    Your garden inspired me to do one just like yours. I'm super excited for harvest time.

  • @kristensuper6342
    @kristensuper6342 26 днів тому

    Such a cute garden! I can wait to see your updates.

  • @slushiegorl
    @slushiegorl 2 роки тому +7

    Love this kind of content. Consider posting more!!

  • @hadassahhaman7550
    @hadassahhaman7550 Рік тому

    Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful!

  • @NicolasLovelia
    @NicolasLovelia 2 роки тому +10

    I just discovered your channel and I am in love with the quality, the content, and the kindness you are showing on all your videos!
    I am looking for a garden for my future house, and I really want to do the same thing. Thank you so much!

  • @AustinSmith-gv6rq
    @AustinSmith-gv6rq Рік тому +1

    Very nicely done and great video!

  • @karenriley1053
    @karenriley1053 Рік тому +5

    Never heard of planter blocks. Thank you for the great idea!

  • @yenisoediro
    @yenisoediro Рік тому +3

    girl you're living my dream 😭😭 i wish i had the money and place to do all this 🥲 so happy for u tho!!!! ❤

  • @kengthao6806
    @kengthao6806 Рік тому

    Beautiful! I want to start my own garden now!

  • @josephguidry3540
    @josephguidry3540 Рік тому

    Excellent build

  • @katkat1652
    @katkat1652 2 роки тому +2

    I love your gardens 😁

  • @karynray4297
    @karynray4297 2 місяці тому

    Yours has been the best to learn from . Thank you

  • @ashleylove9888
    @ashleylove9888 2 роки тому

    I love how crafty you are

  • @lmartinez1324
    @lmartinez1324 2 роки тому

    WOW..pretty amazing thanks for the easy to follow directions

  • @Aw_tig
    @Aw_tig 2 роки тому +5

    Oooh your doing garden videos now great, I love growing, raised beds and pots are great as they are so much easier to maintain. Yours looks great, those bricks that you just slot the wood into are a great idea. You should definitely do more videos with your plants, I’d love to see updates on your growing. I have grown a few edible things in the past, mainly tomatoes and bell peppers, I plan to grow more veg next year. I currently have other various plants in pots, you could also get some pots and grow plants that will flower to brighten up your garden 🪴🌻🌸😊

  • @MoonFallStudio
    @MoonFallStudio Рік тому +1

    Awesome Job! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @nonzubaliso4640
    @nonzubaliso4640 Рік тому

    Wow this is beautiful

  • @p90p90
    @p90p90 2 роки тому +5

    You are a lifesaver! Definitely will be my summer project

  • @gaffle7646
    @gaffle7646 2 роки тому +14

    >
    Make sure you pre-fit your 2x6 board(s) to one of your bricks to insure it will squeeze in between those cement joints. I bought some alleged 2x6 cedar planks from Lowes and they are a few mm's TOO BIG. I'll have to shave the edges of every one of them so that they'll fit properly.
    >

    • @DanaBearce
      @DanaBearce 8 місяців тому

      This is what I have found as well. I am wondering where she got such nice cedar boards.

  • @31alka
    @31alka Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant ❤ I am going to try this spring...thanks alot🙏

  • @got2go4word
    @got2go4word 2 місяці тому

    Excellent tutorial, thank you so much!

  • @DeborrahJKOlson
    @DeborrahJKOlson 2 роки тому

    You did a great job!

  • @marthathompson5625
    @marthathompson5625 Рік тому

    Very helpful! I really like your bed. I am using your suggestions for my raised beds. Thanks 👍🍅😎

  • @lakshmisp6418
    @lakshmisp6418 8 місяців тому +2

    This is so do-able. I love how you were clear and concise without getting professorial. Will chk the other vids too!

  • @bitbandit1678
    @bitbandit1678 2 роки тому +12

    Lovely!! I can't wait to have a garden so I can make something like this. I like how it can be disassembled and reused if you ever want to change the shape.

  • @smcdade4577
    @smcdade4577 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video & content! I also loved the math problem! Kudos to you & your Mom!

  • @fatebuoy5747
    @fatebuoy5747 11 місяців тому

    Neat! I'll have to try this sometime soon. Thank you for posting this

  • @coilymo
    @coilymo Рік тому

    🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you for sharing. You just made my life easy

  • @deej9697
    @deej9697 Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you for posting.

  • @personalfinanceabundance
    @personalfinanceabundance Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the helpful video, also learned about planter bricks from this video, such an easier way to make garden beds.

  • @ShawnKang209
    @ShawnKang209 Рік тому

    Look very easy to build. Thank you for sharing.

  • @amberlee5948
    @amberlee5948 11 місяців тому

    Thank you! This was incredibly helpful

  • @larrygraff6472
    @larrygraff6472 9 місяців тому

    Very creative!

  • @morrisphillips6518
    @morrisphillips6518 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice, I appreciate the spirit. ❤

  • @songha5566
    @songha5566 Рік тому +1

    Hey you did a great job

  • @pedroandkatevega8143
    @pedroandkatevega8143 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! Thank you for sharing your creativity and gardening insights.

    • @QDCrafts
      @QDCrafts  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @hadassahhaman7550
    @hadassahhaman7550 Рік тому

    Beautiful! ❤️

  • @meserethaile291
    @meserethaile291 Рік тому +1

    You did good job 😊😊

  • @securityinvestment3898
    @securityinvestment3898 11 місяців тому

    Good job, well done!

  • @Quantumstrips
    @Quantumstrips 11 місяців тому

    I am going with this idea of using planter Block ❤❤❤

  • @minicaestilette3010
    @minicaestilette3010 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this video very Helpful n Beneficial

  • @askmamalouise7605
    @askmamalouise7605 7 днів тому

    Absolutely Awesomeness! 💛💙💚

  • @rbs2303
    @rbs2303 11 місяців тому

    Really Nice Job. I am looking to do the same thing in my yard. Those blocks will be easy to move if needed in the future. Thank you.

  • @stephenlutchman2101
    @stephenlutchman2101 Рік тому +1

    Job well done

  • @brianlee6849
    @brianlee6849 Рік тому +2

    I plan on doing something very similar to this but I'm going to have rows 4*8 or 12 parallel to each other with a cattle panel trellis crossing between the beds for the full length of the bed. You're climbing vegetables will do very well with this. Google cattle panel trellis if you don't already know about it. This is what I plan on doing in March. Thank you You did a good job 👍

  • @RHOMANTIC1
    @RHOMANTIC1 Рік тому +5

    Love your garden beds. Peat moss is a cheaper alternative with three cow manure. I supplement with some raised bed soil. Soil is so expensive. I bought both of my raised beds wish I would have found your video earlier would have saved me money. I have peas lettuce and spinach in ground now with some zinnias and sweet allysum. I also started my tomatoes from seed a couple of months ago and I’m excited they’re almost ready to go in ground. Waiting for my last frost date. Happy gardening

  • @bennyspeaks1730
    @bennyspeaks1730 2 роки тому +2

    I wish I saw this in the beginning of the summer before I bought a 70 dollar premade garden bed lol. I like the new content, I suggest making more garden based content in the future :)

  • @TheSteelCanadian
    @TheSteelCanadian 2 роки тому +1

    Good job!

  • @SkySapphire123
    @SkySapphire123 2 роки тому +2

    omg it looks great vic! awesome job on your first gardening project! 4:33 the one time math like this is useful in the real world LOL

  • @Young_RiceBoi
    @Young_RiceBoi 2 роки тому

    Great video!👍

  • @lorraineleschinsky8616
    @lorraineleschinsky8616 Рік тому

    Really nice garden. Mulch can help keep you from having constant dry dirt and you can do Vining plants vertically

  • @amberbingham9948
    @amberbingham9948 Місяць тому

    Loved your video! I’m hoping to try putting one together this year

    • @QDCrafts
      @QDCrafts  Місяць тому

      Thank you Amber, hope it goes well 😊

  • @aroundtown976
    @aroundtown976 2 роки тому

    Looks great thanks

  • @temprmj1
    @temprmj1 Рік тому

    great idea

  • @minhle-lh2ls
    @minhle-lh2ls 15 днів тому

    😍👏👏👏thank you for video, I love it 😍

  • @GardeningUrduHindi
    @GardeningUrduHindi Рік тому

    Nice video sharing

  • @Misshandyamber
    @Misshandyamber Рік тому +2

    Omg I love you for this video ❤❤❤ I was scratching my head on how I would do my first garden bed.

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 Рік тому

    great job!!

  • @aminahpd
    @aminahpd 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful. New subbie!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @jeannewang900
    @jeannewang900 11 місяців тому

    Good idea 👍

  • @smashingtakis1317
    @smashingtakis1317 2 роки тому

    omg it looks so good 🥰🥰

  • @jeretso
    @jeretso Рік тому

    The blocks, planks and gravel do remind me of Minecraft. Good Job!
    That much soil would've killed the grass anyway so I will use newspapers instead of the plastic barrier.
    In the fall I would pile dried leaves over the bed and mix in veggie scraps and let them compost

  • @rubyewiggins4926
    @rubyewiggins4926 3 місяці тому +1

    I did this with the same kind of blocks and I found if you have a long side that you really need to put a piece of rebarb in the middle because the long side is trying to bow out

  • @carkarlaw
    @carkarlaw Рік тому +1

    Weed barrier would block all the lovely worms. It will be a lot of work to remove the barrier, perhaps just stabbing some holes and break the sheets..And you will able to do more fun stuff (like adding compost bin or work bin) or grow root crops (potato carrots)

  • @collef1136
    @collef1136 Рік тому

    Well done you 👍

  • @robertmorgademartin3984
    @robertmorgademartin3984 Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @tamaraakinbo1112
    @tamaraakinbo1112 4 місяці тому

    Genius! To make it more permanent you can glue the wood using wood glue. I love this idea!

    • @QDCrafts
      @QDCrafts  3 місяці тому

      Yes! Thank you! 😊

  • @user-yq6bx5vj2k
    @user-yq6bx5vj2k 27 днів тому

    この字型のデザインが管理しやすくてとても良いですね。
    我が家も真似してみたいです。
    ライトもムーディで素敵です。
    ガーデンブロックは日本には売っていなくて残念です。

  • @junemillar8460
    @junemillar8460 20 днів тому

    genius, thank you.

  • @margiemalone7816
    @margiemalone7816 Рік тому

    Love It!

  • @renee2005
    @renee2005 Місяць тому

    Awesome awesome awesome💯🥰🥰🥰

  • @charlottesmom
    @charlottesmom Рік тому +1

    Your Minecraft gardener is adorable!!😂

  • @garrettperea8437
    @garrettperea8437 11 місяців тому +2

    Really love a few things about this! Doing a fun project with your mom is amazing. Also really love the lanterns - great touch!

  • @jacquelyngardner4932
    @jacquelyngardner4932 Рік тому

    I used your idea. It worked out great. 👍

  • @Stevescrusade
    @Stevescrusade Місяць тому

    Thanks! great video. Been trying to find these planter boxes in New Zealand. Don't think we have them. If you know of any recommendations to get some, much appeciated.

  • @slickjones3226
    @slickjones3226 Рік тому

    Thank yu soo much for this

  • @raymondharris7226
    @raymondharris7226 Рік тому

    Thanks so much...

  • @joanpjtaylor
    @joanpjtaylor 2 роки тому

    Love your video. Is there an update? I would like to see the vegetables at the end of the growing season.

  • @vladimirjandetski8013
    @vladimirjandetski8013 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @rheymad1010
    @rheymad1010 Місяць тому

    Nice 😊😊😊good 👍👍👍

  • @wishingfire
    @wishingfire Місяць тому

    great video! thanks for making this and showing us an easier way to make a raised garden bed! not sure if this has been addressed before but how do you keep birds and other animals away from your plants? thank you!

  • @ZeroZillions
    @ZeroZillions Рік тому

    Any update video on this? im really interested in the planter blocks and did you guys run into any hickups if you need to have rebar in the block if it was moving?

  • @zhengzhong4403
    @zhengzhong4403 Рік тому +1

    感谢小仙女的分享

  • @Maitree15
    @Maitree15 Рік тому

    AWESOME

  • @chanthana7694
    @chanthana7694 2 роки тому

    I love this idea! The hardest part is filling up rhe soil. That's a lot of bags! How is the weed barrier working out now?

  • @asoggyburger479
    @asoggyburger479 Рік тому +4

    Looks good! One tiny idea I had was to use some construction adhesive to hold the blocks together. Not sure if you ran into issues with them shifting but just something I thought of. I like the C shape, useful for accessing all the veggies.

    • @debbyd5729
      @debbyd5729 9 місяців тому +1

      These blocks have a hole in each of them for rebar. Rather than adhering, she could hammer the appropriate length of rebar to hold the blocks in place and keep them stacked.

  • @josephguidry3540
    @josephguidry3540 Рік тому +7

    I read somewhere you weren’t happy with vegetables. Add the following to to soils and cultivate: Use bone meal for phosphorus, use blood meal for nitrogen and epsom salt for magnesium. Just research and make sure the vegetables you’re wanting to grow like all 3. Some only prefer 2 or even 1.

  • @mpineyro77
    @mpineyro77 2 роки тому

    Wow! That’s how I want mjne

  • @sweetseconds959
    @sweetseconds959 Рік тому

    Love the video. Perhaps also include an estimate of the cost for the materials, just a suggestion. Good job!

  • @KickAssets
    @KickAssets Рік тому

    Impressive, I wish they sold those blocks here in Japan. I want to do something like this in my garden as up until now I've been just doing directly into the ground.