Choose the correct soil for the plants you intend to grow.
Building raised beds on patio.
Add enough soil mix to fill.
Keep in mind that installing a raised garden bed on top of a deck may cause staining or water damage unless drainage is controlled.
It can be done in a day for under 100 bucks.
Clamp the parts to a flat surface with the best looking sides face up.
Raised beds built on dark pavement will usually have higher moisture needs than those built on a lawn or natural substrate.
This is a tutorial for a 4 x4 raised garden bed on casters for use on a deck or patio.
Build the side frames.
Choose a sunny level location for the raised bed.
Keep this in mind when considering watering frequency.
Wash your hands after working with treated wood.
But you can adjust your lumber lengths and do whatever size you need.
Dispose of sawdust and waste according to local regulations.
Assemble the box for the.
Don t burn pressure treated wood.
Adjust the ratios of soil and amendments according to the needs of the plants you select.
Fasten the side frame parts with toe screws screws driven at an angle.
Don t use pressure treated wood as mulch.
Join the parts with screws.
For most applications a good basic mix is made from 60 percent topsoil 30 percent compost and 10 percent potting mix.
Wear gloves a dust mask and eye protection when handling or cutting wood.
Hard surfaces will prevent beneficial creatures like earthworms from entering raised garden beds from below.
This tutorial can be used to build two versions of 4 x4 raised planter beds on casters one is 18 high and the other is 30 high.