Inspiring Raised Bed Ideas Pt 2! 🌿🌼 // Garden Answer

[@helenaddington1672]

Love, love the video with raised beds. I had 5 raised beds built back in Jan of this year, they are high and have a seating edge on them. I am 70 years old with a bad back and knees. I needed something that I can manage on my own. I couldn't wait to plant in them. Already have lettuce, spinach, onions, kale, carrots, beets, potatoes, planted here in zone 6b. They are up and growing. I also plan flowers for this area and have them started in winter sowed jugs. You have inspired me to get my yard, raised garden and chicken coop all spruced up and boy am I enjoying it. I am blessed as well as encouraged by all your videos with your precious family. You work hard, but living the good life. Blessings to you.

[@c.mcafeeart1247]

Incredible to see more of our fellow GA fans’ raised beds! I’m noticing SO many of us are dealing with deer, it’s comforting knowing that I’m not alone!

[@ross6343]

Just a FYI about deer pressure...I spray diluted Liquid Fence on all my hostas and other veggie plants - any plant - that deer and rabbits like to feast on. Liquid Fence works! The initial 'odor' to the human nose fades in less then a day and I've found lasts as a foliar coating for about a month. If a rain fall occurs close to the end of that time frame, I'm out spraying again because I swear every critter within a mile radius knows my location. Liquid Fence is human safe. Hope this helps. Cheers to a great 2022 growing season!

[@c.mcafeeart1247]

@@ross6343 thank you so much!!!

[@heathermacleod7068]

@@c.mcafeeart1247 also…. Another great thing I use is cyan pepper. Sprinkle it on and again after it rains. Works perfect

[@laraemitchell9064]

It would be hard to pick a favorite out of these. Thanks to all who submitted their pictures and thanks, Laura, for putting this together to show us. 💚💚💚

[@LifeRomanticized]

Hey Laura, thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful spaces! Do you think you could also feature balconies for all of us who don't actually own a garden space, sometime in the future? Maybe later this growing season? (My plants are still not fully established!😂)

[@gaylestegall7239]

Great idea!

[@MoniqueARuiz]

Love this idea

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Agreed!!!

[@florabescansaluers]

Commenting to boost! So many of us have small spaces and you can really get so much out of them

[@heatherkennedyeden8178]

That is a great idea!

[@auntiereeses5864]

How gracious of you to acknowledge all of the submissions, including the ones that didn't make it into the videos. I was a Miss Pouty Pants for a few days after not seeing mine in the first one. It took me over two hours to enter, taking terrible pictures, struggling with the "how to" of converting photo files, and wrestling with the description. We had just put down our beloved kitty and so there were some tears when scrolling by her photos, looking for earlier shots of my raggedy-log raised bed. And while I didn't make it into this second edition either, now I'm grateful, because as you mentioned, there's a mess in the background! Mole-ravaged lawn and layers of gardening clutter on the back patio that has nowhere to go off-season - oh, my. I'm so thankful that you're making these videos, that you're sharing your subscribers' beautiful and inspiring creations, and for your beautiful remarks for each and every one. You are altogether lovely!

[@maryrekar2150]

❤️

[@annehedlund7333]

Love your letter- you are 👍

[@OkTxSheepLady]

I’d love to see your realistic life in the garden pictures. Moles and gardening clutter happens to most of us. I’m sorry about your kitten.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Greetings, Laura, from Windermere Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 I'm drooling at how gorgeous these raised beds are. Super creative to all! Thank you to all the friends who wished me a Happy 72nd birthday yesterday. You ALL made me feel SO special 💓 Happy Easter to you all.🐥🐰🐥

[@SenterStuff]

Belated Happy Birthday, Mrs Peggy! Wishing you many more! ~Cassandra, Zone 9A, fellow Floridian.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@SenterStuff Hi Mel, Thanks a lot 💓 I uploaded a video on my backyard tour just incase you want to see what's happening in your neighbor's yard 👩‍🌾👍

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@SenterStuff Hi Mel, Thanks a lot 💓 I uploaded a video on my backyard tour just incase you want to see what's happening in your neighbor's yard 👩‍🌾👍

[@kimby81]

Happy Birthday Miss Peggy, I hope it was a wonderful day!🎉

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

@@kimby81 It was great fun and thanks for your wishes. I hope you have a wonderful Easter 🐣

[@jmwoods1428]

It's absolutely amazing to see how many people you guys inspire. I've completely changed my yard because of this channel. My neighbors drive by to look at my landscaping in the summer. Thank you for the inspiration Laura.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Yes. This channel is so inspiring. I have rethought everything. Am gradually making changes. I begin the day watching GA...except Saturdays now.

[@marylinville7091]

So many beautiful spaces. They took hours and hours of hard work but the end result is absolutely gorgeous. They should all be very proud of their work! I applaud each and every one of you.

[@camicri4263]

Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Resurrection Sunday! 🤗❤🤗 Christ is risen!

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

At 6:54, the person says that they put lumber and sticks and the water flowed right throught. Its because you're supposed to use wood that is a few years old, has been exposed to the elements and starting to decompose ("healthy" wood is way too hard to absorb water). So, you put your bigger pieces at the bottom and going up you add smaller and smaller branches until it's small twigs. Then you put leaves, whatever material you have like lawn clippings etc, then you add your final layer: compost or raised bed mix or topsoil or whatever soil you choose to use. And don't forget mulch 😉 ! For dry climates, it works best as an inground bed, with the top level flush to the ground level. That way water doesn't evaporates as much (no sides that dry faster than the center) and when it rains water flows in and rehydrates the land In wet climates you're trying to have water drain as quickly as possible so raised beds make sense but in dry climate you're trying to absorb/retain as much water into the soil as possible as the rain is so scarce that when it really pours it runs off because the soil is too dry to absorb it. That is one of the causes of flash floods... Sorry for the rant, i love this stuff 😅

[@mkhooks7005]

Would love to see submissions for beautiful Orchards 🌳🌳🌳. All the wonderful pictures and information in previous videos are so inspiring. 😊 Thank you, Laura and Garden Answer friends for sharing these beautiful spaces with us. God bless!

[@nadinecotugno1728]

So much inspiration! Question, could you perhaps do a balcony inspiration video? I unfortunately only have a balcony 🥺🌱

[@sandraperry8878]

Viewer submission videos are always some of my favorites. Thank you to all who submitted pictures of your gorgeous gardens. Just so you know, between you all and Laura, you are making me poor. Just kidding, but you are inspiring.

[@joaniechristensen8376]

Thanks for another great video of submissions from your viewers, who you have inspired. What a great feeling for you guys to see what a great inspiration you are. Love watching Garden Answer in the mornings, while I sip my coffee. A Canadian fan 🇨🇦

[@sharidecterhirst1879]

Just love these submission videos. I'm planning raised potager beds for in front of a greenhouse we're going to be building in May. Raised beds will go in towards the end of summer so that they'll be ready to go for the 2023 gardening season. (lol) Always planning ahead. I think that's why I have so many seating areas in my garden... resting to take in the beauty of the current garden and deep in thought about "next year".

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, y’all. So encouraging to see all the different gardens. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@lorrainel2314]

I grow vegetables in raised beds. I was inspired by your channel and had time because of covid lockdown! It’s fantastic to see what other gardeners do. Love the ideas and creativity. Melbourne, Australia

[@lisalundstrom1591]

Ok. Linda. Wow! Where were you when I was planting up my beds last week? This is gorgeous! I am definitely going to try this next year. I had never planted up raised beds before and I wanted them to look pretty. You have definitely achieved that look. Love love love!

[@lindauttech6940]

Lisa, thank you so much for the lovely compliment!

[@lisalundstrom1591]

@@lindauttech6940 Where did you get your inspiration? I mean, was there a certain book or Pinterest page or something that you use as a reference? I would like to look more into this style. I don’t know if you saw the first raised bed video. My beds were in that one. The blue house with the woven top beds. They are right along the road. I would really like my raised beds to be pretty and not just utilitarian. If you have any thing that you can share with me that I might be able to look at I would really appreciate it. I’d like to study up on it.

[@lindauttech6940]

@@lisalundstrom1591 good morning! Yes, I remember your raised bed garden, went back to watch it again. Love the woven tops and the style of your garden, it’s a beautiful focal point against that gorgeous blue house! I’ve always been drawn to the English potager garden style and get inspiration from Pinterest. I like the idea of combining vegetables and flowers for a soft pretty look. Love to see how your garden develops this season, thank you for reaching out and please do stay in touch. It would be great to share photos of our gardens. Happy gardening Lisa!

[@emmasass3254]

Good morning everyone, everywhere!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning!! All those raised beds are gorgeous live them all!!!! Congratulations to all who sent in beautiful pictures!! 🥰🌷🌿

[@carricowherd3826]

Very beautiful and unique ideas! Laura I have a question. I watched an old video where your mom came and got the dried aliums from your garden to decorate the garden center with. I'm very curious how that project turned out. Do you have any photos to share of that finished project? Thanks so much for all of the great content!

[@jeanbrewer576]

Hi Carri, she has a video on that I just seen it not to long-ago, I also watch Laura's old videos, so much fun and great Ideas. Have a great day, Have a wonderful 🐣Easter

[@carricowherd3826]

@@jeanbrewer576 thank you! Happy Easter to you also. Do you remember the title of that video?

[@donnaikin7397]

These raised beds are so gorgeous. Just makes me want to jump through the screen so I can have such a nice relaxing afternoon. Well done to all those that took the long arduous task of building them, filling them with all the soil, compost etc and all the beautiful plants.

[@SenterStuff]

I got so many good ideas from these submissions! My siblings and I want to do a small deer proof enclosure for my mother for her 80th birthday so she can have a few vegetables, berries, and herbs. Thanks for sharing! ~Cassandra

[@ritagraham]

All of those submissions were wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing them with us! It just goes to show how not everyone has to do the same thing, and all the ideas can make gardens that are just gorgeous!

[@heatherw.2751]

So cool to see Erin’s garden on Garden Answer! She is awesome!!

[@judithjohnson2111]

Holly Molly.. So incredible to see all these amazing gardens. Ideas galore. Love it. Thanks to everyone.♥️

[@AttnDefDis_]

The non-vegetable raised bed was my favorite. Such great design and plant selections. Also, seeing Erin's was fun. Her stock tank is especially cool.

[@helenjubert4744]

I have so enjoyed these "sharing" videos. Gives me so many ideas. It's so interesting to see how different each garden can look.

[@elisecurran9497]

That stone raised bad would look great in your south garden!

[@iam_s0nya]

Kia Ora Laura, from New Zealand. Thank you for your videos, I am learning alot from you. I am renting and the container gardening is of special interest to me, so I can take with me. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to each one. I am new to your channel and have watched so many now which has helped me so much on my gardening journey. You and your family are so sweet and lovely, may you all go well. Sonya 🌿💚

[@robinhill2005]

Laura, your "inspiring ideas" videos are an added bonus to all that you do. Could you consider a version that addresses the issue of burying a pet in the garden. How others have made a special space for a beloved pet would be really appreciated and greatly needed. XO from Germany

[@robingrunzweig3940]

wow, i love these "garden tours" - the creativity and inspiration is just endless... what an amazing group of gardeners, and look at the amount of produce all these raised beds produce! thank you to everyone who shared their private spaces - they were all amazing and beautiful! 🙂 ❤ thanks for the video!! 🙂 ❤

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Ohhhh Every Single One was just GORGEOUS!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@meganc731]

Laura, I have you to thank for a super fun weekend in the garden. We were going to hire someone to move a pile of dirt, but after seeing you work with large equipment in so many videos, I decided if we rented an excavator for a week I could take my time figuring it out and if all I did was fill my garden beds, we would end up ahead. I was super nervous to get started, but with my husbands encouragement I hopped on… five hours later I had my three garden beds filled and my driveway clear for the first time in 9 months!! We plowed through two more large projects today and I still have five days left on the rental 😆

[@alw5101]

Good Morning GAF From NWI Rainy Windy But Beautiful Sunshiny SKYS! ✨🤍

[@donnaikin7397]

Good evening from Australia 🇦🇺

[@victoriavivas161]

Wow I was just browsing the raised garden beds on gardners supply! Perfect timing😅

[@artsyladie7]

Wonderful show of raised bed garden areas! I must admit Erin's garden is still one of my most favorites. Thanks for showing it and kudos to her for presenting it to you for consideration. One thing I have learned from all of you is just to go ahead and put really good quality soil mix all the way from the bottom up! And this has always worked best for me in my potted plants as well. Thanks.

[@alishaingersoll5667]

Oh please do a submission video for container gardens! I’m in an apartment and only have a small deck to grow in. I would love to see ideas from others!

[@laurahall1807]

Wow! Laura love these videos seeing other peoples inspirations!! Thank you for all you do!!

[@jenniferhutchinson2999]

Gosh I sure do like these types of videos. It’s like watching Pinterest with a friend and talking though each photo. Love it!! And love all the inspiration💗

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning!

[@lorihughes8873]

I’m so jealous looking at all those gardens. We have a few beds and trying a few things this year as previous we had a squirrel. Crossing my fingers we have some success. Well done to all those that entered their beautiful work!

[@carolnora8860]

Fabulous inspiration, such creativity & color - feeds the soul!!!

[@marinbandel2574]

Thank you for the walk through all these wonderful spaces. Good luck to all the 2022 gardeners!!! Hugs from N.C..❤

[@carladuus4338]

When we were building our raised beds, around twenty years ago, having a huge gopher population, we stapled chicken wire to the bottom to keep those rascles out. It worked perfectly. We used two 2x12s and put a top cap for seating. Unfortunately we have moved and I miss those planters...

[@annehedlund7333]

Great idea!

[@wynorawishum5860]

Inspiring gardens. Wonderful ideas. Thank you everyone for sharing

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Laura, this was such a fun video! I think gardeners are some of the most creative people in the world. All of these submissions of wonderful raised garden beds certainly prove that! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how folks decorate and use sheds that they have built or repurposed in their yards.

[@staceyallard2692]

Oh hey Laura, can we please see how the things in your cold frames are doing? Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@sheiladebban3776]

I love how sweet and kind that you are. You share so much love of plants and people. Thanks for sharing your love and knowledge.

[@mindyrutkowski3124]

Love all the fantastic ideas!! I learn so much from you and Erin from impatient gardener you both have given me the courage to grow new things!!! 🌺🌸🌼❤️

[@heatherw.2751]

Yes! They are my 2 favorite ladies to watch!

[@staceystrukel1917]

Yes! And MI, Epic and next level! My top favs.

[@lindabacklund2276]

I liked the second to last one on the video where the raised bed was angled at the one end. Kind of different than just a box shape. So many great ideas from everyone.

[@xiloaperez453]

I just loved that last submission of the flower cart, absolutely stunning! and I can't wait to see the submissions on the shed idea I am in so desperate need of a shed.

[@gardenersdelight7479]

How lovely to see all these beautiful gardens. Thank you for sharing. We are in the middle of filling our raised beds which have been made from blocks and we are cladding them with slate, so they are quite formal. Not growing veg but just the usual shrubs, small trees etc. We can’t grow in the ground as our garden has pipes running below it so we’ve had to get creative. One great bonus is that anything we put in already has height which feels amazing, especially as we can be a bit overlooked on our street.

[@mbd5182]

I love these viewer submission videos. Please make them an annual event. Taking inspiration from them, next year I will be ready!

[@wildtame3823]

Erin, The Impatient Gardener is so talented at designing outdoor spaces.

[@jameshoult9308]

Your plants behind u are so nice

[@JermaineGertse]

Happy Easter everyone🌷. I build my own raised beds outta pallet wood... but they are so flimsy... these ideas are amazing

[@juliehudson7032]

Each and every one was lovely in its own design and creativity. I look forward to seeing the little sheds and in my mind I'm thinking Cottage sheds

[@kristensimas103]

Way to represent from Maine!!!!!! Love the height to block the deer 🦌 !!!!!!!!

[@honoregale856]

Really motivational. My head is spinning with ideas. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Have a lovely Easter everyone.

[@AustralianCandleBySam]

Thank you for your lovely videos of lovely contents have a lovely day

[@candicespencer2021]

Beautiful gardens! I am trying really hard to talk my husband into building a raised bed garden!

[@Bamboo4U2]

Show him this video.

[@candicespencer2021]

I wish it were that easy!!!

[@jennythyme1729]

I put wood, sticks, old logs, etc in the bottom of my raised beds, and it's been wonderful!

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day

[@MoniqueARuiz]

The first raised bed owner mentioned using mushroom compost, which is the only compost from Espoma in my area that I can find. Have you ever used it/what is it about Land and Sea that made you gravitate to it originally vs. other options?

[@peggykelliher5698]

Yes!! Need to know these answers!!

[@thansen2160]

These raised bed garden submissions gave me some GREAT ideas on how to improve, enlarge and "pretty up" my raised bed garden. Thank you so much for these submission videos. I'm always inspired by what you do and create Laura (my morning routine includes breakfast with Laura and the GA video of the day). Thank you for all that you and your family do.

[@novellabloom5825]

This is my first year putting in a vegetable and cutting flower garden. Thanks so much to everyone for the inspiration! I’d also love to see what people are doing with their barns. 😀

[@colvinsittybittyfarms2555]

Thank you for showing these. My husband and I started last year when we moved In CA. have 3 different sections of our raised raised bed garden. Now there’s 22 beds when we are done there should be 36. now we have Cedar grove and Redwood Grove, Pine grove yet to be built. It’s just hubby and I so hard to get them done. I am disabled and do my best not to be sick to help him.

[@gingerdorrity3527]

Even though I have plans for my entire garden space, it is great to see what other people have come up with. Each design is different, color schemes give me some new ideas, and it is so encouraging. We have some issues: Our zone is 5b6a, but the local nursery owner said we should consider our space zone 4. We have high winds, a short growing season (north Idaho) and a lot of wildlife. Deer, rabbits, chipmunks, quail, turkeys, ravens, and even bald eagles can visit. We're working around all of those issues. I'm so grateful to have your help.

[@KathyM1611]

Cindy in Louisiana has such a big garden! Louisianan’s can cook, I bet her food is delicious!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Oh yay! Love this series!

[@anne-mariekane5916]

I love that you shared your viewers gardens! You are wonderful to watch. You are relatable and down to earth. Keep them coming :)

[@dwohio8283]

She sheds! That sounds fun.

[@staceyallard2692]

Love this. Makes me so excited to start growing some things! Thank you to all who submitted and put your spot out there for all of us to see. Very inspiring! 😊♥️

[@angiebrockett7621]

New Gardner in Ohio: I have been so motivated on raised bed designs as we are developing a raise bed this year. Thank you, Laura.

[@tashaallen8760]

GORGEOUS!!! Really liked the last pic of what I call a Piccadilly Circus full of color, and white wrought iron…

[@gretchenburton7184]

Oh, sheds will be great!!! Am so excited. Love the glimpses of gardens, greenhouses, everything shared. Thank you!!!

[@pamelacallaway3922]

All of the beds are amazing!! I would love to create an enclosed space to keep deer, rabbits and other little diggers out. Great inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

[@jessiejvr1783]

You know... when I first started watching GA I thought Laura was talking about her partner "Erin" and only realized my mistake when HE appeared a few videos later! Hearing her say "Erin" for real this time reminded me of that. ☺

[@LeoRousseau]

Kelly in Maine, I love the picture of the side and front off with the squash flowing out onto the grass. Great job! ❤️🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@jessie5583-g4z]

People have such amazing ideas! I know it doesn’t impact you, but would love to see a series on drought tolerant gardens / landscapes as that is what I am moving towards since Colorado is in a drought.

[@ashleyseamans6747]

Everyone’s gardens are so inspiring! Great ideas an knowledgeable information our community shares. Side note: Aaron has to start working on his compost plan. I cannot source Land and Sea compost and it got me thinking… Help us!!! It’s time! Many blessings everyone!

[@watchman4811]

Wow so glad I found this channel. You just changed my mind about garden paths. We had some tree stumps ground and have lots of wood chips. We thought we would do landscape cloth, layer of gravel and then top layer of wood chip paths. After seeing all of the gravel paths we decided to use the chips for mulch and go all gravel and stone edging around our 13 raised beds. Thanks for the ideas.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

It took me a long time to invest in Bio-tone, but I finally did last year & Ive had AMAZING results! All of the areas where I used Bio-tone there was a clear difference in the growth! Really enjoy these videos! Please keep them coming!

[@lindauttech6940]

Laura, thank you so much for selecting my garden, I am so tickled! You just made my year and what a great start to this year’s gardening season. You inspire me so much! Sincerely, Linda

[@troyacaincross5712]

Gosh this is great to see so many very different types of raised beds & garden spaces variety the spice of life & man all those ideas thanks so much have a great day 👍🔥🤩

[@vytcrexyj]

Very helpful, thank you. I don't have much space but still I'm inspired to pick a few ideas for my vegetable corner. Greetings from Europe!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

These videos are so inspirational for those with limited spaces and aging. Beautiful !🌟

[@allisonwise3856]

So many beautiful spaces! It really is inspiring to see how other people have created their gardens.

[@charisamartin2152]

I am so amazed at how these gardeners craft their gardens! Wow...such workmanship. Definitely something to aspire to! ❤️

[@aolson8185]

I love these videos. Thank you for putting them together. I was wondering if you could do video where GA followers send in their electrical box flower beds or ac unit flowerbeds. I have a huge green electrical box in my backyard and would love some inspiration. Would that be possible?

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! What beautiful spaces and gardens! Love to look at other’s ideas that work for them.

[@MickF04]

The raised bed using stones starting at 12:21 is spectacular. We're dealing with mostly limestone with very little clay that passes for soil in our area of Central Texas. Of course, the home builder mixed in a small amount of organic material and then slapped Bermuda grass over the top. Ugh! The backyard is all Bermuda in an area of 70' wide by 32' back fence to patio, but it slopes a bit (downward from back fence to patio). We just want to grow some shrubs and perennials in the backyard, but even from planning it is daunting.

[@susanhensley2038]

I absolutely love these gardens!!!! I moved away from my garden in Oregon to HOT Tucson, AZ!!!! Wonderful visions of raised bed gardening!!!

[@newlife533]

Who else needs a good fairy garden video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@josweatt898]

Great idea! Would love to see everyone’s Fairy 🧚‍♀️ Garden!

[@jalenejohnson8484]

Linda in Anchorage AK... thank you so much for helping with excitement about gardening here! The literal sigh of relief as some stress left my body upon exhale.... thank you. that is beautiful and inspirational. also... i've heard that hugelkulture in raised beds can help lengthen the season as well.

[@terrivance8750]

Laura, Love the design w/ the X in alyssum running thru it. I've been reading up on companion gardening & just learned that alyssum attracts predatory wasps that take out boring worms. I would love to see more videos on companion garde

[@joycemeinhardt425]

Love these raised bed videos! Working on ours now… just had the space leveled, fabric & gravel base laid, and a natural stone border installed. Now working on a source for soil. Have 5 of the modular raised beds from Gardener’s Supply (and just ordered 1 more). Beautiful garden spaces… thank you to all who submitted!

[@barbaramccann7944]

How ironic, as the first fenced/enclosed beds were shown, I thought many of these might be inspired by “Erin/Impatient Gardener.” Lo and behold, @impatientgardener was next being highlighted!