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Fast, easy and budget-friendly raised garden bed

Adam_W
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Fast, easy and budget-friendly raised garden bed

1170.jpgHi all,


Hope everyone is safe & well!

 

There has been an enormous surge of interest in veggie gardens of late & I think it's in-part due to people realising they can, to a certain degree, ensure their own 'food security'.


If you've looked at other posts of mine you'll know I'm a fan of the raised bed for veggie gardening as it improves controllability of conditions and makes the bed more accessible. So.... with most folks seriously watching their pennies at the moment I thought it might be timely to look at a raised bed on a budget. I also specifically tailored this one for those with a low level of DIY skills.


So... here's my latest raise bed project... Enjoy :smile:

 

There are step-by-step instructions for this project here - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/How-To/How-to-build-a-simple-raised-garden-bed/ba-p/33471

 

Here's the materials you'll need to build the garden bed: 

 

Sleepers - https://www.bunnings.com.au/h4-microshades-sleeper-200-x-50mm-2-4m_p0121059

Corners - https://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-outdoor-450mm-heavy-duty-steel-corner-stake-sleeper-peg_p1100604

Sides - https://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-outdoor-450mm-heavy-duty-steel-flat-stake-sleeper-peg_p1100606

Bugles - https://www.bunnings.com.au/buildex-14-10-x-100mm-climacoat-bugle-head-batten-timber-screws-25-pack_...

Buttons - https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-8g-x-30mm-galvanised-button-head-stitching-timber-screws-100-pack...

 

Optional…

Mesh - https://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-150-x-60cm-grip-grow-vegie-panel-plant-trainer_p3042322

Stakes - https://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-180cm-premium-black-ultrapost_p3041475

Mulch - https://www.bunnings.com.au/sweet-garden-18m-organic-sugar-cane-mulch_p2961137

 

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Dark
Having an Impact

Re: Fast, easy and budget-friendly raised garden bed

Just what im looking for. I shall attempt this tomorrow. Any other advice on this veg garden/planter bed?

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Fast, easy and budget-friendly raised garden bed

Hi @Dark.

 

If you run into any issues or would like to display your finished project please feel free to start your own discussion. I know our helpful community members and myself will be more than happy to answer any questions you have during the process.

 

Please let me know if you need assistance and I can't wait to see your finished vegetable garden.

 

Mitchell

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Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Fast, easy and budget-friendly raised garden bed

How are you going with your project @Dark?

 

When you've completed your construction, you might find this step-by-step guide helpful - How to fill a raised garden bed. It includes tools and materials that you would need. 

 

Jason

 

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