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Raised Garden Bed
Learn how to build a raised garden bed out of 2x4 and 2x6 boards.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 6.3–12.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg and center support | 6 | 1" × 3" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Leg | 4 | 1" × 5" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Long side boards | 8 | 1" × 5" × 54" | — | ☐ |
| Short side boards | 8 | 1" × 5" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Long top cap board | 2 | 1" × 3" × 58" | — | ☐ |
| Short top cap board | 2 | 1" × 3" × 28" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 120" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x6 120" | 7 board | ☐ |
| Box of 2 1/2 inch blue Kreg Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box 2 1/2 inch wood screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor stain / Sealer | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 roll of weed barrier | 1 each | ☐ |
| Soil to fill planter - Approximately 19.1 cubic feet | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.