Raised Planter Box | Making DIY Planting Boxes With Legs or Without for Vegetable Garden
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Here is a low-cost, easy-to-build 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐱 with legs or without for your vegetable garden! Everyone knows that one of the best ways to have a successful vegetable garden is by using raised planter boxes.
A raised garden bed (also known as a garden planter box) like the one on this video at the Cuban Redneck DIY Channel is fantastic for growing vegetables, flowers, and even herbs. They keep lane weeds from your garden soil, prevent soil compaction, provide good drainage. But most importantly, a well build raised planter box will serve as a barrier to pests such as slugs and snails. Even though the price of wood is up to 80% and gas prices are not far behind at almost 40%, there is no better time to build a raised planter box and start a vegetable garden. Many UA-camrs chose to make these planting boxes out of exotics woods such as teak and even cedar. I don’t think that is necessary. When I posted pictures of the raised planter boxes I build last year in spring, many people criticized the move. Some ever left a comment saying that it makes no sense to spend $100 to get $10 worth of groceries. However, the reality is the complete opposite. Although our vegetable garden efforts were minimal, we managed to yield about $100 - $150 worth of groceries.
We even grew things that are not commonplace at our local grocery stores, like okra, purple peppers, and turmeric - all from organic non-GMO seeds. This year our goals are more ambitious. W are looking for crops adding up to $1500 to $2000. To accomplish this, we are building five raised planter boxes, three measuring 19X71 inches and two measuring 19X36 Inches. We have taken our experience from making only two raised planter boxes last year to another level and expecting great returns.
I am tired of people telling me that they don’t have space, that raised planter boxes are too expensive. Those are nothing but excuses. As I said earlier, it is all about ROI for my raised planter boxes are I am going to be using fence board. These are the same fence boards I used for not only my Wood American Flag project ( • Wood American Flags | ... ), the Wood Planter Box ( • Wood Planter Box | Eas... ) as well as the Bottle Cutting Tool ( • How to Cut Beer and Wi... ). I use and love to use these fence boards as wood for my project because they are not only affordable but also pressure treated. On average, fence board wood will last up to 10 years out here in the Florida weather. Because of the thickness, they are not very good as structural wood, but they are great for a facade or as siding.
M𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭!
To make one of these raised planter boxes you are going to need six fence boards. These typically measure about 73-inches by about five 5.5 Inches and are about a half-inch thick! You are also going to need three desk balusters. These usually are about 42 inches long by 1.5 inches square. You need to do away with the pointy tip that fence boards are known to have on one end on four of the panels. The other two need to be cut into 17.75-inch sections. The deck balusters get cut in half!
With all the wood cut to size, we can move into the assembly. For the assembly of our box planter, we are going to need 1.5 to 1.625 screws. I am using Grip-Rite exterior screws in this particular build, but in the past, I have used regular galvanized drywall screws, and they have last many years. Standard drywall screw should last 3-4 growing seasons. And after 3-4 fruitful growing seasons, it will be no issue to rebuild your raised plater. By that time, it would have to pay for itself many times over.
The assembly of the raised planter box is straightforward. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that there is a left-hand and right-hand end cap. With this in mind, visually square your shortboards over your deck balusters, pre-drill them with a countersinking bit and screw it together! I used glue for my wood planter boxes. It does not add a lot of expense, and if it adds a growing season to the life of the raised planter, it is well worth it! Once you have your two end caps. We need to build our centerpiece. The only difference between this and the others is that I’ll be putting boards on both sides. That may e a little be of an over-build, but it ended up working very well! I have a little bit of an issue with the woo planter boxes I build last year, where they were bulging in the middle. Hopefully, this resolves that problem.
With the two end caps and the centerpiece pre-build, it is time to screw in place out longboards (the side panels). Mark the center of the board, install the center and work your way out. Once completed, flip it and do the other side! My friends building a raised planter box like this is your first step towards having a successful vegetable garden! My friends, I look forward to seeing you in the following video!
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As per request, I have added a simple plan and basic instructions to the blog, along with access to the SketchUp file - cubanredneck.com/diy-raised-planter-box/
Thank you so much ! And you’re so right , we need to be more self sufficient.
@@makeoversbymeme2077 ... thank you for watching! It is a little late in the season but give the deteriorating state of the economy ...you'll see me step it up with homestead projects.
You are right that was a simple way to build the planter. The way you teach is very helpful. You take your time but still quickly move along so the video is short for people like me with short attention spans😅
Love it! going to use up a bunch of end cuts from other projects.
Thanks!!!
Sir, I know everybody has to comment about everything someone makes. Why don't they give it a try. Keep doing what you're doing. May the Lord bless you and what you endeavor to do. Wade Out....
... brother, you just made my day! *GOD bless you,* and thank you for stopping by!
You were certainly right about the rising cost of food- I have been gardening (60% of what I eat, I grow myself) for a long time and now that I am older, I want an easier way to manage the garden- I have raised beds but now I'm going to try putting a few boxes together on 'stilts' to reduce the bending over to weed or harvest. Thanks for the plans for these!
Would have been better with the bottom added in the video!
... I understand and thank you for stopping by. I will be building new ones soon. I have been experimenting with different materials and more than likely build a small one with the bottom for herbs as well. Once again thank you for the visit.
@shelshele EXACTLY!
Cuban redneck……. Effing love it!
... thank you!
Muchas Gracias! Just moved from NYC to the woods of PA and definitely looking forward to starting my own vegetable garden outside as opposed to the window sill! Going to definitely try. I appreciate it!
... Wonderful! If you yield anywhere near what we did last season not only your wallet, but your health will appreciate it!
Thanks for watching 👍
QUE BOLA CUBANO!!!!🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
... lol, dimelo!
thank you so much!!! following your instructions to build this weekend
... Have fun and please feel free to reach out if you have any question.
Cuban Redneck, I really enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for this outstanding build. Sir, you made it look easy.Veterans all the way. Wade Out.
.... Glad you enjoyed it!
Good idea really organic vegetables
Yes, thanks!
love it!!!
... thank you!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Very Nice. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
@@CubanRedneck watching some of your other videos now, I really like your garage set up, thinking of getting my husband one of the H.F. Unit
… thank you! It is a work in progress. BTW - Keep an eye out for HF coupons they are starting to make a comeback.
This is my first time for actual vegetation gardenIng and I love what you stated about self reliance. I do not know what I can grow, what kind of soil dirt? What vegetables will grow heartily in these kinds of boxes? When will I need to add nutritional soil or manure? So I started with a stair step boxes 4 of them about a one foot deep to about one foot wide. I like okra, tomatoes. Jalapeno peppers, greens, lettuce, potatoes, squash, beets, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, string beans, Kale,, brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, I hope all of these are acceptable in a box. Sincerely Ms Nina Blackshear of Ohio
… hello, Ms. Nina Blackshear from Ohio. I hope this response finds you well. As far as what you can gown in a raised bed, that is pretty broad, I am focused on vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, squash, garlic, and onions. In other words, I am trying to avoid going to the market every week. Also, some spices and herbs in between the plants like thyme, rosemary, cilantro, chives, etc. I also grow several kinds of potatoes, cucumber, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes in 5-gallon buckets. Last year I did Walmart re-usable bags as the guys from *Self Sufficient Me* does, but they did not last. As far as soil, I am using a mix of 4 bags of topsoil, 1 bag of potting soils, a bag of wood chips (mulch with no dies or additives), and a bag of manure. If the beds are tall 18+ inches, fill the bottom with cut branches, lawn cuttings, and other organic material (not food). 90% of my supplies come from the Tractor Company, but I think the biggest challenge you are facing is the Ohio weather. Make sure to look for a planting calendar for your zone, which I believe is either Zone 5 or Zone 6. I am already planted for this season but looking to scale up the harvest for next year with larger planting raised beds. Since I can easily see inflation hunting us for the next decade! Sincerely, JC...
thnx
...thank you for stopping by!
Very slick 👌
... thank you!
I really like this design. I have in ground beds, but I’ve been thinking about turning them into raised ones. I’ll have to modify some due to having (2) 4’x8’, (1) 4’x6’, and (1) 8’x8’x11.3’ triangle bed. Although I may make that one smaller. It’s difficult getting to the center.
… thank you for stopping by. This project was meant to spark ideas, and I think you are on the right track. IMO smaller is better!
Hmmmm Im thinking if using old pallets fir my boards!!
... pallets wood is perfect! Especially if they are free!
Can you quickly comment about any chemicals use to process those pressure treated parts with regard to any possible dangers of chemical leaching to my vegetable plants. Thanks. Love the channel.
Thank you very much for commenting. There are two types of treated lumber, *UC3B* and *UC4B*. I believe there are one or two others used by commercial builders! Not available at your local big-box store. What I am using in this video and on most of my projects is UC3B. It has the least amount of chemicals, primarily just sealers. On the other hand, UC4B has anti-rotting agents and other chemicals. UC4B is usually a darker olive green color and has a distinctive ammonia smell to them. For sure, not $1.50. These UC3B fence boards will probably last 5-6 years in this application compared to the UC4B 15-20, but I am okay with that, given the cost and fewer chemicals.
Nevertheless, and as I said in the video, I recommend using a liner! A plastic liner (does not have to be thick) will also keep weeds from popping out between the seams, something I have experience in the past. Also keep in mind that it is “raise,” which means that rainwater will flow away from the planter with gravity, not into it!
FYI - an avid gardener at my local Tractor Supply Co. suggested using something call Garden-Seal - amzn.to/3u9CVgJ, but I found it kind of pricy and ended up using nylon sheets
I use fence boards for everything outside LOL
... I don't blame you they are cheap and they work! Thanks for sharing...
I really love this.Thank you for posting. I am going to lowes to have them cut the wood to size for me. Do you have a list of materals I would need so I could give it to them?also I have a very bad back (due to age LOL) I was wondering could i get to 4x4x3 legs to raise it up?
... thank you for stopping by. There is a list of materials on my blog - cubanredneck.com/diy-raised-planter-box/ I hope that helps. As to dimensions, feel free to experiment!
You recommend weed fabric to line the wood?
… thank you for stopping by! I am unsure if you are trying to protect the wood or keep the weeds off! If you are trying to protect the wood or yourself from any chemicals, the wood may have. I suggest *Plasti Dip Rubber Coating* - its safety record is pretty good - www.google.com/search?q=Is+plasti+dip+safe+for+you? As far as keeping the weeds out here in Florida, it is pretty popular to line the top of the bed with nylon sheet and make 6 to 8-inch circles where the plat sits. If you drive by a strawberry farm, that is the cover you see on the raised beds
Raised planter box? Where's the floor? how do I put a floor in it?
… these are raised planters NOT floater. This is what it look like on the ground - www.amazon.com/dp/B01CTKJUNG?tag=vert0a-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
If you want the floating kind you can add a bottom or consider something like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B01CQ7A0DQ?tag=vert0a-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
Is That ToolBox Stolen?? Looks alot like mine!!!!!
... you never know! I got it on marketplace "cheap"! LOL ... thank you for stopping by!
You use deck boards. This type of wood is usually treated with chemicals and is not ideal for growing food.
Yes, you are right ... but I also painted them with milk paint. It makes no sense to put bare wood on the ground in a high humidity environment!
@@CubanRedneck You could also use cedar deck boards.
Hey. A newbie here. Would u mind commenting the sizes of all the wooden pieces used? And also if I have to do a base too what sizes of those extra wooden should I be buying to fit the base?
…hi, these fence boards, as well as the deck balusters, were purchased from Lowe's. The fence boards are 5/8-in x 5-1/2-in x 6-ft. I left it at full length for the sides, just trimmed that pointed edge from the end (optional), and cut them in half for the sides. The deck balusters are 2-in X 2-in X 42-in, and those were cut in half as well for the corners. I hope this helps!
@@CubanRedneck thank you so much 👍👍
... any time! With this inflation I am looking forward to doing several garden projects in the April. It is time to get serious about growing my own food!
@@CubanRedneck very true....everyone must learn and taught to grow their own food!
@@CubanRedneck can you descripted the full list of what's needed? Hard to follow. I have 8 fence boards total (8 to create a bottom),cut 2 of those 8 into 4ths (17 3/4 inches) and keep the remaining 6 intact. 3 36 inch deck balusters (in the video you said 36 inches, and above you said 42inchs), cut them all in half. Box of exterior screws and wood glue. Is this correct? Can you confirm the length of the deck balusters? Is this list correct? Thanks for posting the video
You close the bottom?
... thank you for stopping by! You could, I installed on the ground, so I didn't. Just dig holes for the legs and that is it. Some people asked why you need the legs and that is to keep it from shifting during rainy season.
What about the bottom?
… thank you for stopping by. This is often referred to as a *surface-raised garden bed.* The legs are buried so that they do not shift when it rains. In other words, they just sit on the ground surface. However, adding a bottom should not be an issue if you made it this far in the build.
Can you give me the design to do this.
Wouldn't it work as well just sitting on the ground ?
... hey, thank you for stopping by. Yes, this one was designed to sit on the ground. The legs are there so that it dose not shifts during raining season.
place must be out of this fence boards I've check 4 big stores and no luck
…. No, it doesn't have to be fence boards. I use them because they are cheap and stand up to the weather quite well. Given the current state of the economy and the shortages, I am stepping up my game and building some *larger raised beds* made from plastic or fiberglass corrugated roofing panels.
@@CubanRedneck I thought of the same panels myself
What goes on bottom of box hold the soil
…hi thank you for stopping by! I bury mine in the ground even with the surface. The legs are there to keep it from sliding during rain storms. If you want to float it, you will need three additional boards, line it with nylon, and you are good to go.
Where can i buy cheap wood online because local wood stores where i live is expensive
… thank you for stopping by! Consider Facebook marketplace and or pallet wood! As far as treating it, consider *Plasti Dip Spray.* It makes the wood waterproof, and it is relatively safe, according to the OSHA datasheet
@@CubanRedneck thank you ❤️
Hello where can I find the fence board and for the legs why fabric and extra wood ? Great video thank you so much I really want to make my own garden bed
… hi, thank you for your visit. All the materials used in the video were purchased at Lowe's, but inventory has recently been a hit-and-miss. Home Depot also has fence boards. Subscribers have reported that both ACE and Tractor Supply Company have better quality wood, but the ones by me don't carry that product.
How do you add the floor ?
... thank you for stopping by. As I mentioned in the video these were intended to go flush with the ground. But, adding a rim of 2X2 (same material as legs) and floor boards should not add a lot to the cost. With that said, take a look at some of the kits I have listed in other comments.
15 dollars? Better check those lumber prices.
... don't blame for that, I didn't vote for the clown. On the date the video was create YES, $15! ... GAS was also $1.87!
Bahhhhhh!!!!! If you Steal them yessss!!!!
AHA and where is soil going?
... thank you for stopping by. ...not sure what do you mean by "where is soil going"
He is going to dig 6 holes for the legs so the planter sits in the ground
What is the string for?
… hey there, thank you for stopping by! Not sure what you mean by string. If you are referring to the stringer or divider in the middle in the center, that if so that it does not bulge up in the middle after loading it with soil.
@@CubanRedneck I think he means the strings over the top of your finished beds, is that for square foot gardening?
Today, $13.35 just in pickets...
... thank you for stopping by! As to the cost, if only it was the planks! But don't blame me-I did not vote for the senile pervert!
@@CubanRedneck lol, wait till the laughing box takes over..then we are in big trouble...
I bought one from a store and in the first year the bottom fell out, And I tried to grow garlic in it and the Ohio winters killed the garlic because of the air under it froze it to death.
You didn’t think that one through did ya
@@kevinbrown3158 it was an experiment. Got my results and moved on.
Gas is up 40%??? Where are you?!?
Gas is up 250% near me.
... hey thank you for stopping by. I am in SWFL but know, that video was published a while back. I actually filled up this morning 03/16/2023 $3.47! ... and going up I hear!
those fence boards are the 2.25$ as we speak Lezgo Brandongg
.… well, I don't think you should blame me for it. Gas was also $1.79 not too long ago. Walk across the street to that neighbor of yours with the NOW removed Brandon & HOE sign on his/hers lawn and thank them for Destroying and Taking us Backward Worse than ever!
@@CubanRedneck jajaja loco i’m not blaming you I just saw the sticker price of the boards and thought to myself damn in a year it’s doubled. Plus here in west MIA most of us are as red they come deja que noviembre llegue
... it is really sad!
As I tell my gringo friends, you can't give me a 6 for a 9, don't give any stories, the LEFT is the cancer of society!
Love it when people who don't know how market forces work blame the president because that's as far as their brain can go. I hope you're like 15
@@thelonebeedhe’s got no clue, he just picked a color and complained about the other one.