Raised Garden Bed
Better drainage, fewer weeds, no bending. Simple 1200x600mm tanalised softwood bed. Cheap, durable, no specialist tools.
UK couple. B&Q materials.
Tanalised timber lasts 15-20 years in ground contact. Untreated rots in 2-3.
Stack two courses of 150x47mm for 300mm depth — ideal for root veg.
Line inside with weed membrane.
Fill 60% topsoil, 30% compost, 10% perlite/sharp sand.
South-facing, level ground, 6+ hours sun
Cut: 2x 1200mm + 2x 600mm lengths
Cut 4x corner posts from 50x50mm, 300mm long
Screw corner posts to end boards
Screw side boards to posts. 2 screws per joint. Pre-drill
Position frame, check level
Staple weed membrane inside and across base
Fill with topsoil/compost mix. Water thoroughly
Top up after settling. Plant.
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