This is a tutorial for a 4 x4 raised garden bed on casters for use on a deck or patio.
Building raised beds on patio.
Adjust the ratios of soil and amendments according to the needs of the plants you select.
Choose the correct soil for the plants you intend to grow.
Keep this in mind when considering watering frequency.
Hard surfaces will prevent beneficial creatures like earthworms from entering raised garden beds from below.
Fasten the side frame parts with toe screws screws driven at an angle.
Discoloration on concrete should be easy to remove with a pressure washer if needed.
Clamp the parts to a flat surface with the best looking sides face up.
For most applications a good basic mix is made from 60 percent topsoil 30 percent compost and 10 percent potting mix.
Don t use pressure treated wood as mulch.
Wear gloves a dust mask and eye protection when handling or cutting wood.
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.
But you can adjust your lumber lengths and do whatever size you need.
Dispose of sawdust and waste according to local regulations.
Build the side frames.
Join the parts with screws.
Don t burn pressure treated wood.
Raised beds built on dark pavement will usually have higher moisture needs than those built on a lawn or natural substrate.
Assemble the box for the.
Choose a sunny level location for the raised bed.
How to build raised garden beds build the end frames.
If any of the screw.