But when I got serious about not having to build new raised beds every few years ... eight years or longer. When the wood breaks down, it benefits your garden because it’s essentially compost ...

Many gardeners choose wood to construct raised beds as it can be a less ... freezing and thawing cycles of soils. If you build a garden bed with more than one layer or course of bricks or concrete ...

But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways ... so I often enlist the kind folks at the hardware store to do my wood cutting for me. This should go without saying, but if you’re going to DIY ...

If you want more of a challenge and are looking for a DIY weekend garden project, why not try building your own raised garden ...

or garden from a wheelchair. The wooden sides can be a hiding place for slugs and woodlice so be vigilant. Although 15cm is typically considered a reasonable height for a raised bed, you might prefer ...

Raised garden ... used for a raised-bed garden, so let’s take a look at some of the options. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Many gardeners choose wood to construct ...

Build the end frames Clamp the parts to a flat surface with the best-looking sides face up. Join the parts with screws as ...