For most applications a good basic mix is made from 60 percent topsoil 30 percent compost and 10 percent potting mix.
Building raised beds on patio.
Wash your hands after working with treated wood.
Hard surfaces will prevent beneficial creatures like earthworms from entering raised garden beds from below.
Keep in mind that installing a raised garden bed on top of a deck may cause staining or water damage unless drainage is controlled.
Choose the correct soil for the plants you intend to grow.
Join the parts with screws.
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.
How to build raised garden beds build the end frames.
Build the side frames.
Don t burn pressure treated wood.
Keep this in mind when considering watering frequency.
This is a tutorial for a 4 x4 raised garden bed on casters for use on a deck or patio.
Clamp the parts to a flat surface with the best looking sides face up.
Adjust the ratios of soil and amendments according to the needs of the plants you select.
Raised beds built on dark pavement will usually have higher moisture needs than those built on a lawn or natural substrate.
Wear gloves a dust mask and eye protection when handling or cutting wood.
Add enough soil mix to fill.
Discoloration on concrete should be easy to remove with a pressure washer if needed.
Don t use pressure treated wood as mulch.
Dispose of sawdust and waste according to local regulations.
It can be done in a day for under 100 bucks.
If any of the screw.
Assemble the box for the.