DIY Elevated Garden Bed

[@dantheman2595]

What were the cut lengths for all the boards? I saw in the comments, the 4x4 were cut at 30 inches. What about the 1x6 and 1x4's?

[@dantheman2595]

Update for those who are curious. You need 2, 12 ft 1x6 boards. cut the 1, 12 ft board for the 24 inch boards (4 from this board), the remaining piece is 48 inches. Cut the next 12 ft board into 48 inch cuts (you'll get 3, 48 inch boards from it). You'll have 4, 24 inch boards & 4, 48 inch boards in total. You need 1, 10 ft 1x4 board. Cut into 24 inches each, you'll get 5 boards ( for underneath) I strayed away from OP's 30 inch posts, and did 42 inch. So, I got a 14 ft 4x4. 3 cuts making them 42 inch length each. I did all cedar, got it all from Menards for $50 for just the wood.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Dan!!

[@WingoTribe704]

@@dantheman2595 your comment got me all the way thru!!!! Thanks brother. I have the height at 3ft! Perfect for my wife's height!

[@michaelrowat9959]

Dan b

[@chefgiovanni]

Nice job ! Cn you fill it 15 inches deep ? How does it hold up after a season of growing ?

[@billstahr1]

Mitch. I was a complete novice. I didn’t have any tools at all this time last year. This was the very first project I took on with a borrowed drill and mitre saw. Now I’m making all kinds of stuff and I even make money selling stuff. Thanks for a simple, easy to follow video.

[@chillouo9227]

knowing little of tools, im confident to finally make something and be productive in my life. gardening and building seems really relaxing than doing nothing

[@beachthoughts4574]

Dude the tongue and groove planks for the sides was brilliant. Never would have thought of that.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks! It worked out well.

[@gregoryseguin5073]

Concise, informative, with non distracting music and a good presenter. This is what you want in a video. 10 out of 10

[@JacobFury]

i built this last year and it is great. Used all your suggestions. I am trying to grow some tomatoes and jalapenos in it now. Just wanted to say thank you.

[@brandonb6327]

I just made this for my wife for mother's day. Thank you for the video, it came out so awesome!

[@thepacketnarc7634]

ProTip - to determine the volume of soil you need, measure LxWxH (inches) and divide by 1728. That converts CubicInch to Cubic Feet, most garden shops sell soil by the cubic foot bag. A typical bag may be 1.5-2.0 cubic feet. If you only want it, 6” deep, then use 6” as your depth. So 4’ x 2’ x 6” bed would need (48x24x6) /1728 = 4 Cubic Feet of soil. If you need to know inches to cubic yards, divide by 46,656.

[@MadebyMitch]

This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@AshKast]

This is crazy. Maybe it's time we move to metric.

[@farmkidstuckinthecity14]

Thank you so much for this conversion!

[@seonggkim]

Just google it.

[@constance9779]

Did I miss something? How does it drain with the plastic on the bottom?

[@Jackleg]

Built 2 for my wife's birthday. Easy design and very functional. Thanks for sharing.

[@sashaAcruz693]

Saw this this morning.. Went to local store for supplies... Spent the afternoon doing this project. From someone who does not build or savvy in the slightest with a drill but it was a success!!! Thank you so much for making this project easy as possible with measurements and list of supplies needed. Took me a min to figure out what kinda screws to use the 2" where too long and kept sticking out, maybe it was my drill idk but either way i got it done! Thanks again

[@khaleesi4210]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I built two raised beds this past week, based on this video's instructions. They turned out great. I've literally never built something from scratch before (Ikea doesn't count, LOL)! I really appreciate you sharing how you build them!

[@MadebyMitch]

Vivi I am glad this helped you out! And congrats on building something from scratch. It is a good feeling to make something from nothing. Nice work! Thanks for the comment.👍 And ikea definitely counts. They can be pretty intense.lol

[@mclonetattoos1576]

Are they still doing well? Or did you have rotting?

[@marcobrownstone]

I like the simplicity & practicality of your raised garden box.

[@williamdalexander4858]

It's about time a video came out with clear and easy to understand instructions and visuals....... I'm a motorcycle mechanic, not a carpenter,, but I like to do projects for my beautiful wife,, and she wants me to build two of these elevated garden beds...... thank you for making me feel like I can accomplish this......

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks William! I'm glad the video helped you out!

[@meronkeleme8660]

Thanks for sharing. I am inspired to give it a try. God bless you and your household.

[@jamz808]

Ok so just wanted to stop in and say thanks! Basically took your design and made it a little bigger. Mine is 6ft X 2.5ft and 16inches deep. Also added extra legs at the 3ft mark. I will say the idea to use tongue and groove board was awesome. Made things so much easier!

[@winyonzentrada]

Isn't that a bit uncomfortable to sleep on?

[@stephenmejia4089]

I don't know the flowers sleep there everyday

[@benjamingilespinosa7303]

😂😂

[@Iamveronicagiles]

HaHAHAHAHA

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

Gottem

[@moniquebaby36]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brycecupp9660]

I made these last spring but did it 3 boards high. I made them 4x8 but used a 2x2 lip on the bottom to then lay cedar slats across the bottom. I then laid pond liner 6 inches up on a side and put in 5 6-inch drain tubes with "socks" over to seal out dirt. Made a tube into one and turned it into a selfwatering sub-irrigated reservoir (sir). Keeps the dirt from drying out for 4-8 weeks and grows amazing carrots, zukes, cukes, lettuce and green onions and herbs. Just planted it again and cant wait to eat fresh veggies all summer

[@MadebyMitch]

Wow that is really cool. I may try something like this with mine. It would really help to not have to water it so much. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@helseyrivera3280]

Thanks!!! I will build this one. We are renovating the house and my husband threw outside so much wood, I want to recycle it and build elevated garden beds. Thank you so much for this video 🙏😊✌️

[@MySuperman78]

Built one today following your method, but added my own touch to it. Great idea for simple and fun gardening! My two young sons enjoyed helping out. Thanks

[@MadebyMitch]

That is great to hear Johnny! I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyboylan7720]

Hey. Awesome job! We’re going to be making an elevated garden bed for my Wife’s parents today (Fathers Day gift). My plans look a LOT like your’s, hehe. We just plan on adding some lower raised beds (directly on the ground) on the short sides, and some sort of trellis on the top. I’m the yard manager for a local lumber mill. I make a LOT of raised beds for customers in the run of a year. Usually, when I’m cutting the corner supports, I’ll make three cuts instead of just two. The first cut is most important to have straight, then as you flip the timber a single side at a time you have the end of the previous cut as a beginning guide for the next cut. Saves a LOT of time marking and lining up the cuts... Oh, btw...we’re planning on trying a layer of wire, much like you did, but then lining the bottom with a good layer of twigs. Adding wood as filler to the bottom of the bed will not only allow for drainage but allow the wood to soak up some moisture as it decomposes. This moisture will then stay present, and be available to the plants growing in the box, meaning you won’t have to water as frequently. The technical term for this method is ‘hugelkultur’.

[@seanlamb8757]

Here to say thanks, so many complicated ones out there, I'm gonna build this tomorrow!

[@MadebyMitch]

You're welcome Sean! I'm glad the video helped you out! Good luck with yours👍

[@SteveBueche1027]

I’ve built this years ago for my cats grass. 2’X4’ in cedar as well. No liner but a solid base covering. I also put caster wheels on to be able to move it around as it will weigh quite a bit.

[@MadebyMitch]

Very cool! I like the caster idea. It would be nice to be able to move it around a little.

[@SteveBueche1027]

If you want them on the cheap, Harbor Freights frig dolly can cost less than the separate wheels. Just take the wheels off for your project. I used them on my 8’ workbench. Held up going on 10 years

[@MadebyMitch]

Oh wow. Thank you for mentioning this. I am going to check them out. I appreciate it!👍

[@jordanullman7274]

This became my first do-it-yourself project...it came out great! Thanks for the clear instructions and for showing that it can be done!

[@johnmud5085]

Thanks for sharing Mitch! I Acquired all of the wood and will be building soon. I decided to use natural burlap instead of landscape fabric in the bottom, not a fan of using polypropylene based fabric in vegetable gardens. I'll let you know how well it works. Thanks again!

[@johnmud5085]

The natural burlap has worked great... i did 3 layers of it just for added strength. We've produced a lot of cucumbers up the A frame trellis, but, unfortunately, 0 zucchinis. I think it may be too shallow for them, next year will be more shallow rooters in here!

[@joymiramontes9051]

@@johnmud5085 Hello! Would you recommend the wire mesh and then natural burlap? And how was the drainage?

[@billpaterson9046]

I just finished building 10 of these boxes- 2 different heights 30" stand up and 25" wheelchair I also added another board to equal 13.5 inches of depth. These boxes will go to 5 different senior and disabled places- two boxes @ each place. Thanks so much for the plans.

[@MadebyMitch]

This is great Bill. I'm glad this helped you out. Thank you!

[@justmythoughtopinion6616]

Update.. so I build the box today it was so easy to do.. if HomeDepot wouldn’t of made a small cut mistake it would of took my right under 2 hrs to build. It was easy and simple.. thank u so much for the easy illustration and wood size instructions. My nxt Box I will up my length a bit now that I know how to make it!

[@MissCookie8260]

Being disabled, this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

[@richardharrold8777]

Awesome. We've just been given some seed potatoes by the neighbours but the rabbits and our dog will eat or dig up anything I plant at ground level. This will solve the problem nicely - and it gets me back into the workshop! A win-win. Thanks!

[@nitrotmann]

Just got done with a 6x2 version of this. Thanks for the great idea and video.

[@MadebyMitch]

That's awesome! You're welcome. I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@donnahallim9016]

Showed my husband this video and asked him if he could do it. Of course he said yes but the question is will he do it. LOL. You made this look so simple I think I will do it myself. Thanks for posting

[@MadebyMitch]

Lol! Very cool! I hope it turns out great! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@ifetayogillison6977]

To funny I did exactly the same thing, now getting my plan together it will be built soon...

[@almas7123]

shushishane lol relax dude geez 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@grosbeakmc]

Donna, if a man says he'll do something, he'll do it. There's no need to nag him every six months.

[@donnahallim9016]

@@grosbeakmc depends on the man.😂life is not that serious though. ☺

[@lauriewebb9357]

Thank you thank you thank you. Will be making a couple of these You could char the legs. Like old days. Will be water resistant and last longer.

[@carolpridgeon8200]

Thank you. Thank you. I've been looking for a simple plan to make raised garden beds. I'm 78 and this looks like something I could really do. Thank you so much. Thank you very much namaste.

[@MadebyMitch]

You're very welcome! I am glad this helped you. Thank you.

[@steveshepherd2712]

Good project, and hey wife approved so must be good. This would be perfect too for herbs which are so handy to have fresh and you just take what you need instead of buying a pack and end up throwing most away

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you Steve! Yes great for herbs! We have used ours for a couple years now.👍

[@JulianOwens]

Good video and I am going with the design but for the posts 4x4, I find getting treated 8' fence posts that were already treated and cheap and easy to cut for my posts. For the cedar, I used replacement cedar fence slats and cut them the same way and they hold the dirt fine. Thanks for your vid, it is .a perfect design.

[@MadebyMitch]

Very cool! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm sure the treated legs will hold up much longer.

[@bearbon2]

Thanks for this video. I followed your lead and built the exact same planter except, since it's so light, I only used 2X4s for legs and they're fine.

[@carloscervantes3177]

Thank you so much! Yours was by far the easiest and most helpful! Thank you again! I really appreciate it! Thank you for adding the measurements

[@MadebyMitch]

You're welcome Carlos! And thank you for watching👍

[@1likeakite]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! My son and I made this together after watching your video. I love that you kept it simple. It was a great afternoon project for us. : )

[@MadebyMitch]

You are welcome Brenda! It is great to hear that you built it together. Glad to help.

[@mollymason9919]

Brenda, My 13-year-old and I want to do a few of these. Do you have any advice? Thanks, Molly

[@lisazelko3353]

I see my self making a few of these in the very near future....can’t wait to get a garden growing again, thanx!!!!!

[@falandenoel5329]

I will be making this but with wheels! Because I get most sun on the concrete area of my backyard, it will be easy to store it away at the end of the season.

[@philbankertons2469]

I love your positive attitude

[@mirenda5160]

Brilliant! So simple and wonderful. I’ve built this and added a shelf underneath.

[@beebetter-plz]

Thanks for posting this! I just made one (finished about 5 minutes ago!), per your specs. It was even easier because we had the wood cut down at the store. Also watched your follow up video, and will heed your advice about the landscaping fabric and it not allowing enough drainage. Will try gravel and see how that does. Thanks again!

[@joymiramontes9051]

Hello! Any update on the gravel and how it works for drainage?

[@Yeshuaschosen]

Nice! This planter will last many many years!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Patricia!

[@MrJaxparadize]

Strong support is what keeps us going strong. You have 3 support systems behind you. You are UNSTOPPABLE! LIVE LAUGH and LOVE

[@marcobrekelmans3810]

Coincidentally I came on your video. Excellent job! I was busy on creating some raised beds, but without the poles. So I got an improvement made. All my 17 raised go up in the air. Keep up the good work. Grtz from Holland!

[@pastars7457]

Best video on raised beds I’ve seen. Thanks

[@MadebyMitch]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michaellautermilch9185]

What a great looking family you have, I love seeing them in the video

[@eddiesmith1618]

Thanks. Helpful. Much simpler than others I’ve seen.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Eddie!

[@mmarques2348]

Built my vegetable bed based on Mitch’s video. Excellent tutorial Thank you

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

I like the wire and landscaping paper idea.

[@courtneyjackson6921]

Your design was the simplest yet best I've seen. No extra just enough. You got a new subby because of this video. Great job!!

[@Dkthearn]

I'm happy for u brother u have a beautiful family

[@billpaterson9046]

Mitch- we are proposing to build 15 of these for handicapped residents in our town. We are going thru the Healthy community program- Blue Cross provides funding for project like this. Nice simple design. I have used T & G cedar for a couple of beds and it works great and looks great.

[@MadebyMitch]

That is very cool of you are trying to get these to handicapped residents. 👍

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Great idea! Is this grant only open to certain states. A quick google search only resulted in Michigan I believe.

[@ireneochoa6972]

Hi Mitch, so far I've made 3 of these raised beds from wood a neighbor tossed out. I only had to buy the 4x4s. I have enough wood to make 3more that are a bit smaller. Wish I could send pics. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@corneliuslabuschagne3165]

Hi Mitch, i love this headboard and willl build one for myself. Your explanation is excellent. I will give feedback when i am finish. I am from South Africa and have to convert to metric measurments.

[@paulodonoghue7478]

Very nifty work. Will make a few of them with some spare wood. Might put wheels on them for switching around. Thanks for the great idea. From Dublin Ireland

[@TheOnlyOwnedbyCow]

Amazing work. Probably the most straightfoward video about this and its a really simple build the way that you did it. Combine it with Dan’s precise material list, and you have a really easy project. Don’t forget that if someone isn’t comfortable making cuts, Lowes will do these cuts for you. There are 13 cuts I think, lowes will do 10 for free then 10 cents a piece after that. So you could spend 30 cents and have all of the pieces ready to go. Just build.

[@mc4kvb]

Good job son. These are very handy and it’s good to see people growing their own produce. I like the way you made “L” brackets to put the frames together initially. Good idea.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks Becky! I really appreciate it.

[@TwinkleBell2011]

Thank you so much. The measures and instructions r perfect. I just finished making this. I m so happy i found the perfect tutorials

[@montemoore3289]

I just finished mine today and it’s perfect for my wife and kids to try their hand at gardening. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@itzelavila1698]

Wow I didn't know it'd be that easy.... Will definitely be making this, this week.

[@thehappychicken7718]

i love this! Knowing that gardening season is in 7 months comes to planing on making something better. Decided to do 3 of these at different level to attach them together like a staircase!

[@valeryjohnson7937]

Wow! Nice idea!

[@intelligentdesign-evolutio5841]

Thanks for this info on a raised garden box. I plan to make on 4' wide by 8' long and 4' high. I also will use some brackets and 2 4"x4"x4' posts in the middle. It will take about 30 cubic feet of soil (including 2 cu.ft. of cow manure and 2 of wood bark.)

[@bobmolina5762]

I need the garden box and it’s awesome! Thank you so much for your video!

[@MadebyMitch]

Your welcome. Thank you

[@MrGucci247]

Just what I was looking for. Going to Home Depot tomorrow to buy the material and build this during quarantine times. Thanks Mitch!

[@MadebyMitch]

Awesome! I'm glad this helped you out.

[@rachaelshay7649]

Me Too!!!!

[@dariuskanalan397]

Thanks Mitch - my husband and I made it. Looks great

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

Simple, wallet-friendly, and build time due to design makes this very effective.

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@barbaraqueen4979]

Thank you so much for this video!!! My husband was successful with all of ur instructions. Beautiful family!!!

[@ljtheartist]

Thank you for this! I made raised beds last year that were successful, but, my landlord didn't want the yard to be damaged by the beds. I needed and alternative and this really helped us!

[@soolly357]

Im building one right now... I love the idea of flipping it upside down, its really going to save me time and energy to nail them together

[@MadebyMitch]

I'm glad the video helped!

[@vidyabk1083]

Awesome thanks for the tutorial!... Bonus would be to add some wheels so we can move the bed around if needed!

[@paulkline3011]

Thanks much!!! I built this today. I'm gonna build 2 more. 😃👍

[@barryroberts6470]

Hi Mitch a great Planter Build. I have been building different Styles of Planters for years now, as i grow my own Fruit and Veg in Containers, and Waist High Planters. I have enjoyed your videos, and i'm looking forward to seeing some more. New Subscriber. Barry (ENG)

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you very much Barry.

[@johnrichardson2457]

Great design and tutorial. Thanks Mitch!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks John! 👍

[@babyNewt11]

I love how the legs are on the inside. It gives it that nice finished look. Even a mitered lip on top would look great to hide the tops of the legs. Great video :-)

[@MadebyMitch]

Thanks babynewt. That is a great idea. I appreciate the input . I actually might add that to the build. Thanks 👍🏻

[@finleyking5767]

Thanks for the lesson! Did this myself today. Super easy and turned out great!

[@MadebyMitch]

That is great to hear!

[@pkbrown58]

Nice video. Uses materials I already have lying around the place. Thanks!

[@Mo-P]

That's awesome and looks so much easier than all the other videos I've watched! You also seem like a good dude!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!!

[@Celticty]

Thanks for the inspiration on where to start. Btw beautiful family.

[@Letizia4813]

Hi and thanks for the video, I was wondering how your beds were holding up after a couple of years? I live in coastal NC and after several years of flooding I need to get my veggies off the ground! I will probably do something similar but include more boards on the bottom so the soil doesn't fall through, also sit those bottom boards on a rim instead of screw them up from the bottom of the box. Thanks for the idea!

[@goofygolfer56]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for speeding up through the irrelevant footage! Could you teach that to more KZbinrs please! Makes the video so much more watchable! I subscribed just because you did that!

[@MadebyMitch]

Haha. Thanks Dale. I do that because I also have a hard time watching irrelevant footage. It still easy to understand the process without every frame. 👍

[@OldSchoolIntegrity]

Great idea using tongue & groove!

[@jadachandler3737]

OMG I love Mitch and your instructions are clear and concise! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@WHH203]

Great! Thanks and you have a nice family! my next project!

[@TalleyrandsPuppet]

Good stuff. Clear and concise. Thanks!

[@williammccabe5420]

Wow this is a great idea we have a groundhog problem here.

[@nicolegrosklos]

Instead of fabric or heavy rocks, we lined ours with coco fiber, then some torn up extra coco fiber from expired window boxes, some straw, then the potting soil.

[@vpagant]

Omg I LOVE THIS! I’m SO TRYING THIS. I’ve been searching and searching but they’re all almost too complicated

[@rjwirth]

great video and design, going to build the same one with the kids - thanks!

[@mattsandock4759]

Great idea with the tongue and groove!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you!

[@izannemarais156]

I have now watched numerous videos and your way of making this bed looks like a way I could do it. I am all for making things easier not more difficult. THANK YOU!

[@ChemTheCourier]

Awesome man. I had a spontaneous decision to make a planter today. Wanted some ideas and this was the first thing that popped up. Easy video and informative. Subbed The only thing I don’t like is how loud the ambient music is. No big problem tho. Thanks!

[@armyguyavnret]

Thank you for this, this video really helps me build mine.

[@justmythoughtopinion6616]

Going to try to build this myself so far this has been the easiest instructions I have found also the cheapest...I'm excited I can't bend to long so I'm hoping to have some veggies/herbs growing soon

[@kiphigdon3247]

cool me with bad back this will make it great thanks for your video nice work young man

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed!

[@christopherbaby3842]

This is amazing you are a legend and a hero and I've subscribed having only read the article. Thanks!

[@MadebyMitch]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped you out.

[@Damian-nd8he]

Very nice and simple project. I have a question: do I have to make some holes on the landscape fabric before filling it up with dirt?. Thank you so much!

[@DrewVerdin]

I wonder if you added pea pebbles about 1/2 in thick on top of the wire if they would allow better drainage than landscaping paper and your soil wouldn't fall through

[@julesxxxx0]

I’m going to make this Tomorrow with my Sissy. I think we are going to make 2 of them . Thank you for making it so simple 👍🏾

[@jj1216-]

Very simple - thanks for the video. How did this hold up over time? Any issues with the vertical screws in the bottom slats pulling out, since they are supporting the weight of the soil?

[@samanthawisdom7367]

Just wondering if you ever built this and did you have any issues with this?

[@jj1216-]

@@samanthawisdom7367 I'm 8 months late with this reply haha, but yes I did build two of them and they are holding up great through two planting seasons.