How to Build a Raised Bed CHEAP and EASY, Backyard Gardening

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[@debrabalinski-long1183]

My husband & I have been living at our home for 30 years. Trial & Error on gardening beds. Now we're age 60 with aches & pains, and purchased 2 Keter raised beds (on legs), but I still wanted a home-made ground raised bed for growing squash. After seeing this video, I finally got hubby to go to Home Depot today to "get the goods"! So this is how we'll be happily spending our 31st wedding anniversary today! (Great "quarantined" project!).

[@debrabalinski-long1183]

@Ordinary Pete TY, and to you as well!

[@medotaku9360]

Hopefully he didn't bring back something thats gonna kill both of you from the plague ridden store you sent him off to for no legitimate reason.

[@debrabalinski-long1183]

@@medotaku9360 That's quite judgmental on your part, especially since we don't even know each other, and you don't even know what the "plague ridden" stats are where I live. Still, I wish you a Safe Memorial Weekend.

[@amylouise9113]

Happy Anniversary to you both! Happy gardening!

[@tanstaafl1963]

Debra Balinski-Long Happy Anniversary

[@marydolgin]

My husband just built this, it's awesome and feels super sturdy. Thanks again for the video and instructions, it turned out great! In case anyone needs it here's a list of materials: 3pcs 2x10, 8’ * 4pcs 2x4, 8’ * 64 Deck screws 3” * For the wood: Douglas Fir, not pressure treated

[@breaddstickk]

Thanks

[@Grapesforeeeeeeeee]

This is awesome I need to do this!! Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤😊😊

[@jaynegaston55]

Thank you!

[@christinamelgar4391]

Thank you

[@maestro19965uy]

Thanks Mary 👍

[@emmabaugher1678]

Just a heads up if you are planning on constructing this with the ledge -- he mentions at the 5:00 mark that it requires an EXTRA 2x4 in order to construct the support pieces. This is not included in the earlier list he mentions at the 1:56 mark, citing (3) 2x4s and (3) 2x10s. Just trying to save you an extra trip to the lumberyard like I had to do!

[@svatopia]

Ah, yes.... just discovered this the hard way as well.

[@bethanyhopkins1495]

Wish I had read this comment earlier. Two trips to the lumberyard for me 😞

[@EchoesofLore]

Thanks!

[@megangray4063]

Thank you for listing these. It made it easy to come back to see what wood I needed without having to research the video.

[@genericcucumber6327]

I’ve never seen someone so enthusiastic about garden beds😂😂 thanks for the tips

[@IanPattisonOakville]

"the 2x4 is just over $2" - cries in 2021, paying $10.

[@kyletent414]

Crazy how none of these wood builds seem affordable at all at this point in time.

[@softaco3088]

crying in 2022

[@TheFBIorange]

Went in to Home Depot today to try this, and the 2x4s were $17 each

[@cameroncrowley8482]

2022 here.. crying harder

[@nisi6295]

LMAO SAAAAAME except 2022

[@kylecogar3867]

This video was posted 2 years ago? The cost for this project went from $43.02 to $88.31 in two years. I sure do miss the good old days…

[@nutterbutterpop8193]

This comment was 2 years ago? Bet you it’s gone to $100+ at this point 😭

[@thumper823]

@@nutterbutterpop8193 This comment was posted a week and half ago...I bet it's gone up to $125 plus today. 😱😱

[@MacLBaker]

Just built two of these today with my wife all praises to the Heavenly Father! Awesome video thanks for making it! Great instruction

[@dustinn7014]

I don’t know who would give this a thumbs down. I just finished mine and it looks great. It’s easy to make, cheap, and looks great. Thank you author for posting this!

[@glowandgrowself2844]

I just love Tuck❣❣❣❤❤❤❤ He is the cutest ever❣ Would love to see more of him in the videos. Thank you James for all to great gardening tips and treats. I love watching your channel. Keep up the wonderful job!

[@seedylee]

Thanks for explaining the measurements, drilling and screws. It's all the small stuff that makes it easier to figure out the big stuff.

[@jacobregan5848]

Yo tuck is so sweet ! He dug a hole to chill in that’s amazing

[@caitlankelly4367]

I built my first garden bed 3 years ago due to this video. I’m now in the process of building my 3rd (1/year till I run out of space). I just want to say thank you. Your food forest inspired me to start gardening and it’s been incredibly fulfilling and empowering.

[@kit10]

I'm curious what the cost difference was between your first one and your latest one!

[@kimberlyamaclaren9933]

Outstanding video ! Making raised garden beds this year in my yard - so happy you posted this 💕💕love for Tuck too ! Our soil is super rocky here , can’t wait to plant 🌱! Thank you 😊

[@aw4always]

Never thought about an edge--NICE! Will be making that. Love to Tuck!

[@Chickennss]

Dude. You are high energy. Also, 2021 you can easily double the cost of that lumber.

[@jroddy1]

Triple! Lol

[@4229819]

More than that... Each 2x10x8 is 21.88$ here!

[@lowcountrysmoke]

He’s coked up for sure

[@LISAJONES-wl2vt]

Nice. I love that precious dog and your kindness of being attentive to his needs.😊

[@mindydyer7483]

Thank you so much for making this video! I made two of these in three hours and they look amazing. I’m 56 years old and I’m so proud of myself that I can make something that looks that good!! Thank you again

[@nicholasgudgeon7024]

Dude, you're awesome and you inspired me to finally build some beds! Completed four big mamas in just a few hours with your simple directions and advice. Thanks for sharing and spreading the knowledge!

[@icarus7924]

Thank you for this! I know how to do this theoretically but having the visual where someone explains what and why they're doing what they're doing is so helpful for a beginner with wood. Hope to see more now that I've found you :)

[@Subasically]

What you'll need: 3 x 2 in. x 4 in. x 8ft 3 x 2 in. x 10 in. x 8ft Box of 3in. deck screws Countersink drill bit

[@ES-te3io]

You need 4 x 2”x4” x 8ft because the 4th one is used to make the supports (small blocks) for the ledge.

[@LupeV]

I just used this tutorial to make a raised bed and it turned out so great. Your channel has really helped me through this quarantine with positive distractions.

[@chantaltulliez8066]

Fantastic as usual...love how you show everything you make from scratch. I learn something new each time I watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing...love from Australia...

[@CoderToHomesteader]

This video inspired me to do a raised garden bed on my own channel. Thanks for the inspiration James! Keep bringing the energy and stay safe with Tuck.

[@alrexrandrar]

We used this video to build our raised beds and they're perfect! Thank you, James!

[@olivegobin1584]

I just love Tuck, he is so adorable ❤️ love the bed. Thank you.

[@starlitekaraoke113]

Great video. In a thousand years if aliens see your videos, they will definitely think Tuck and dogs are the master being. As James works hard, Tuck is lying comfortably close by supervising and making sure the job is done correctly.

[@maxraines6004]

Much thanks! You’re energy has got me pumped up to get my raised beds finished!

[@tylerstokes8040]

This is a GREAT video. I loved watching it and building my own. This worked really well and you walked us through very well. Thank you so much for showing us this!!

[@k.d.5119]

Hi, James. First Thank you for passionate, easy and enjoyable videos. I did build 3 raised beds based on your design. It is my first year doing raised beds. I am encouraged after watching many of your videos and my last year trail of growing tomatoes in 5 gal buckets. Me and my family we are on gardening adventure.

[@jonathanmaner1157]

Just built this yesterday, James! It's my first time gardening. Thanks for the video guide!

[@grandmalove6606]

Thank you thank you you really encourage me I am 75 years old grandma and years ago I build one and a raised bed garden God Wiling I’m going to make it again God bless you and your whole family and all the people around the world amen💝🥰✝️👏💐💐🙏❤️

[@aidanshaus]

Wow this video rules! I made FIVE of these for my garden this week. It took me about three days and maybe $200 worth of supplies. I'm really pumped about how great they look. We ordered a bulk order of 5 cubic yards of compost for the garden this year, and I'm excited to fill these beds! I even made a video of me making the beds. I did sadly break THREE drill bits in the course of making them... haha. Totally worth it. Thanks for the great video James!

[@julee0613]

well done~

[@tomhdk]

Great job!! Where are the videos? 😝

[@h0ward1984]

Looks great. I'm going to do a couple of these in my backyard this season

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

Great video! I learned a lot! Thank for what you do! Tuck is smart, he looked for a cool place to watch you work!

[@hayznicole257]

I came for the raised garden bed, I stayed for Tuck. So cute!

[@zsaisayus]

Your energy and the fact you make it super simple has inspired me to do it with my dog. Thanks

[@gregspindler3597]

I followed your video verbatim and built two raised beds, and still have all my fingers and toes (thanks to your suggestion of having the big box store cut the wood for me). It was incredibly easy following your step-by-step instructions. Thank you so much for the video!

[@kristinbishop6476]

Thank you! My husband and I followed your instructions and the bed turned out perfect!

[@cassandragarcia5133]

My son and I Loved watching the puppy as well raised bed get built up! Thank You. 🙂

[@MsFiercePierce]

You have such an incredible vibe. Not sure how else to describe it.

[@UnbreakableMahal]

Amazing..... I learn more things every time I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing my friend have a blessed day and that of your week. God bless #1

[@electricianone3090]

JP Bustin out them power tools!😎 Shout out to camera person and lovable Tuck!

[@kepstein8888]

Excellent design and production. Things move along nicely, and you can see and hear clearly what's going on.

[@ramyasubramanian8804]

James, we watched your video and built one right away. Your raised bed is simple and sturdy. We love it, and look forward to many years of growing food. Douglas Fir is easy to work with and I am going to take the idea from an earlier comment about treating it with linseed oil. Thank you! Enjoyed meeting Tuck too!

[@markbeames7852]

James, I appreciate your attitude, energy and the fact that you get down "into the weeds" use terms we can relate to and use your hands. Also - Tuck is cool. The Garden State rules.

[@katiejakobiec5884]

Why not place the supports on the outside? It looks like you added shade unnecessarily 🤷‍♀️

[@friendlyfoodforest8033]

That's what we have in mind for the rows in our clay food forest. We're thinking no wood sides, but wood chips in the pathway so everything appears level and to hold soil.

[@gazzalanche]

Yep. This i the design I shall be implementing when the time comes for me to start planting!! THANK YOU, it's simple, easy, straight forward and cost effective.

[@onceuponafarmnz]

We watched this video when we were looking for ideas for our own beds, and pretty much used your design. I love my new garden beds!

[@murphyslaw580]

Hey! Thanks so much for your speedy dude and I've just been to our local Builders Provider this morning and now have my Veggie Bed cut and assembled. My son Zach had a super time assisting me, as he has woodwork lessons in High School. The experience he gained can't be measured with money. Not to mention the bonding session it created for us both. Again, many, many thanks! Kind regards, Murphy

[@charlyorchardgarden695]

Here in Richmond va is almost spring so I'm working in pruning my fruit trees and put my wood ships on the ground I have been learning more with your videos thank u

[@_kwak]

Check out Microbes By Marco on the web! He's just a bit South and does amazing gardening tips and tutorials (mostly on his Instagram @marcoisgrowing )

[@ivanghamber1521]

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[@billysonlinesurveychannel8247]

Nothing is cheap anymore when it comes to wood. I went around my garage today and collected wood laying around and made a garden bed without having to purchase a single piece of lumber. Feelsgoodman

[@michaelriddick7116]

Its nice of Tuck to have you as a guest so much on his youtube channel, James! 😂🤣😂🤣😂💘🐶💗💗💗

[@TheElevenBravo]

Thank you so much for the video! Love the energy! Can't wait to start making my own! ❤️

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Jim's very nice raised bed. You provided lots of great information. One thing that we do differently is that we put the ledge of the bed on the outside. We find slugs and other non-beneficials like to hide under the ledge. It does force us to get a little bit longer piece of wood for the ledges though. Additionally, we have found that decking wood makes a nice ledge although it is a little bit more expensive than a 2x4. The only other thing we do differently is to use a 4x4 or 2x4 at each of the corners and rising vertically. Then we7 screw them in to make the corner a little more secure. It also helps to keep the outside corners dryer and therefore less likely to rot. Because when it rots the screws tend to pull out of the wood. But those are all small issues. Your bed will be fine and you and Tuck will grow a lot of great herbs and vegetables there.

[@0animalproductworld558]

I love to hear nice, clean, pure, and slow voice to capture every single detail 🌱🌺🧄🍂🐇 Keep up the nice and clean video and good work! 🥦🍄🥬🐓🐿🥑

[@usernameblossomcolle]

Just finished my beds! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making this video! I love them. ❤️

[@breathnstop]

Love these. I can even make them. 65 yo and really like those resting benches on the sides! thanks. Tuck is so cute.

[@Retrosen]

I build some with recylced pallet wood. Worked out really well, now ive got tomatos planted in!

[@nancymartin9203]

Thank you James for making this video. I will be making my garden beds this weekend. i love seeing Tucker. He's so cute.

[@emilydart808]

You’ve got to be the most inspiring gardening channel there is. For me at least. It’s 37F degrees outside and drizzling but you’re positivity has got me outside planning and building soils for the spring! Thank you for sharing your passion with the world

[@VK-qo1gm]

I'm so glad this video popped up, I just watched it with hubby twice, we are up to making raised beds for our new garden, we both love this idea & will be making the same, love that little xtra timber to sit & reach. We have just recently lost our fur best buddy of 14yrs, he too enjoyed gardening with us. I love watching Tuck enjoying his food forrest environment, supervising his buddy & just for being so adorable. Thank you both for so much valuable info & sharing your paradise with us :)

[@doloresconolly1265]

Valerie K has to I

[@penelopehunt2371]

Use brick

[@ragushel2201]

Hubby

[@sherrycook2277]

Thank you!! I just built my bed today ... after watching this video multiple times. I feel so accomplished -- Thank you!

[@LollysGarden]

Great how to video! We had a bed made with those castle block corners and I hated it. It was leaning to one side and it was a pain to mow around. Hubby built us a new bed following this video and we love it. This morning we moved all the soil from the other stupid one and could not be happier. Next project the double hoop house add on. Winter greens here we come.

[@Vammy81]

I followed this video and replaced my old rotting raised bed (from our previous home owners) with a new one. I wish I can post a photo of it here. It looks really good, and looks almost as good as yours! Thank you so much for the video.

[@pratiwisuci717]

James is not just a gardener, he's a good carpenter tooo... 😄👍🏼 Thanks for the video... Poor Tuck he's a little scared of the noise🤭

[@charlottn549]

So glad i found this video. I'll definately be buiding one as soon as the snow is gone!

[@jamesprigioni]

Good stuff Charlott, I’m glad you found value in the video and you’re going to be building one too

[@eN-pl4vk]

Hey Tuck! Good to see you too James. Thanks for sharing your gardening journey with us.

[@amyhavens6713]

I really want to thank you for this video especially, but also for everything you do Mr Prigioni🌱💚. When the pandemic started, yours were the best videos I found for building and filling raised beds well, organically, and affordably. I had a fantastic first vegetable season!! I succesfully grew lettuces, radishes, beets, parsley, native american corns, crookneck and honeynut squash, honeydew, strawberries, mints, thymes, potatoes (well kinda successfully), lotsa tomatoes and beans, actually so many things! Lotsa fails too but so what? I live in Ocean City on 1/10th of an acre of mostly concrete! You were so helpful! Thank you so much! I hope you are okay, I haven't seen any videos for a little while...

[@jaredsmith3969]

James, We used your design to build 2 raised beds. Thank you for posting this video it is simple, direct, and easy to follow. We love your channel.

[@yaya_vibe2504]

BTW, thank you for the great informative videos! Now that I've found your channel, I'm binge watching. Planting season is around the corner here in Alabama. Love little Tuck, too! 💕

[@kevincansiani7611]

Awesome design and instructions. Thank you so much! I went with 2"x12" just to give a little more depth with minimal increase in cost.

[@alexismcnear9976]

Just got done and the wife is happy. Thank you, James

[@AGRACEProduction]

Totally loved this vid. James is such an enthusiastic, practical guy, with some great ideas for creating a raised bed, that really does work!!! james, you've inpsired me to go ahead and get cracking on my own raised bed for our veg patch. perfect Coronavirus lockdown activity!!!

[@Hatchy_Auto_Engineering]

AGRACEProduction I’ve built a herb spiral over this lockdown and I can’t stop staring at it, it looks so beautiful😂

[@estriestrazi]

💕💕💕💕💕💕 Tuck is such a cutie. Another good video, James. Ive used a 4x4 cedar beam that I cut to tuck into the corners on my raised beds then rest the cap on it. I’ve found that not only is it rot resistant but it helps to keep the unwanted insects out.

[@torlefborsting471]

Found you today right when we needed an easy answer to building raised boxes. Success!!!!

[@jansdiy8634]

Thanks for sharing. Looks easy to do. Love seeing Tuck too. He's so cute. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@voiceoftruth9358]

James, thank you for the many great videos you constantly put out. I’ve watched at least 20 of your videos since finding your page 6 weeks ago. This year will be my first attempt a growing a garden. Living in a city in NJ, my yard is small, but I hope to still plant at least 10 different vegetables (in small quantities). I will be using many of your tips, advice and expertise in my 1st attempt at growing my own veggies. A small suggestion: I see you doing a lot of work move dirt from piles into your wheelbarrow and then into your beds. Why don’t you build (or buy) a small ramp so you can just tip the soil into your beds. Something like car ramps would be great, Harbor Freight has very inexpensive ones… save your back

[@dianasprinkle2178]

Thank you for the design. I made one the same day. I couldn’t find 2x10x8, so I went with 2x12x10. Looks good. The only problem is it’s super heavy, and I made it about 50 yards from where it’s going. Thanks again!

[@staceyschnider6050]

I love seeing tuck in your videos. Keep up the great gardening work and videos.

[@WhitneyBee87]

I built a raise bed from two free pallets watching a previous video. Absolutely fantastic and cheap. I already had the screws so win win

[@genivedibernardo8152]

I made this bed last year, it is great. The only modification I will be making as I build new ones this spring is putting the cleats on the outside of the bed and having the side rails "hang" more to the outside, as the side rails take up space needed if doing square foot gardening.

[@HouseOfHubbards]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to build this in my new home. You showed me how affordable and easy this is to build. You've gained a new sub.

[@cheryladams7288]

I love that you get right to it and don't gab a lot!

[@gladysanderson1351]

Love seeing Tuck! I like your idea of the side braces and top rails. I’m going to finish my new raised bed that way! Thanks! ❤❤❤❤❤ to Tuck

[@stanmack6171]

😍 8:00 “Yeah relaxed until you give me some sweet peas!” -Tuck

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Here in the South, that wood would be rotted in one year, and my termite inspector would be going nuts.. I just use concrete blocks, They last forever, are easily moveable, are about the same price as wood, are super easy to set in place, and, when filled with soil are very stable and can be planted with small plants in the voids. I like marigolds. As your soil builds up over years, just add another layer. Sometimes used ones are free. In the winter I cover them with old sliding glass doors, and have a mini green house to start plants. The blocks have great thermal mass.

[@Harurema]

Fir wood is naturally rot resistant, although termites would be a problem.

[@kele1264]

What a great idea. Thank you. My neighborhood has house-eating termites. Don't want to invite them to a brand new smorgasbord.

[@kaitlinthomas4692]

Concrete can leech harmful chemicals into soil.

[@shaunsiddall9880]

Used non treated pine for beds in October and they have already been eaten by termites

[@BittyVids]

In the south non treated stuff lasted less than a year. I use corrugated metal roof sheets for the bed sides. until I can escape swamp land USA.

[@BD-cu4cq]

Perfect timing. I am just about to build my raised bed. God bless you.

[@nhansboro]

❤❤❤great easy project! This looks great. So sweet how you talk to your dog!

[@julianthomas9817]

James, I love your work, your love for gardening. I love your energy and I love your explanations and information. I learn much from you. Whats important, whats less important, Time will tell of course, whether or not I listened :) at least you know how to make gardening light and fun for me and not so much of a challenge. Lots of gurus pretend its alchemy and they somehow posses an exclusive knowledge. Worst part, 1 says one thing, while the other says something completely different. That kills motivation. In short, Thank you James

[@sspeare02]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this such an attainable and well explained tutorial! I’m feeling very proud of myself at the moment as today I started and completed making this garden bed on my own and she looks fabulous! I have named her Eddie 😊 thank you!

[@ninajade13]

What kind of soil did you put in it? I’m just wondering how much to buy.

[@lynellberry2677]

Love your sweet dog.❤️❤️❤️

[@joelyeager8680]

James, love your style, attitude and enthusiasm. You are my go to gardener resource. Tucks is the dawg!!

[@mikethompson7406]

This is great! I'm about to close on my first house next week Friday. I want to make a couple raised bed boxes and this makes it look really easy for a first time DIYer! Appreciate the work you put into this video, it's very helpful for me!

[@karenbell3900]

Congratulations on your new 🏠...Happy gardening🐝🦋🌶️🥦🥕🥬

[@terricoleman318]

Thanks, love the way you explain gardens

[@jamesprigioni]

You’re welcome Terri, and thank you for the kind words 🙏😁❤️

[@patrick4919]

Sir, a lot of videos on making ztuff overwhelm me but yours makes me think i can actually makes this! Thanks so much❤

[@bombul1142]

Thank you so much for this. I just constructed my first raised bed following these guidelines. It is magic man.

[@ciliciajolly5399]

OMG I love Tuck. He and my Toby could be twins ❤️

[@simplegrower5838]

Playing the commercials through for you my friend! I am establishing a permaculture garden this Fall with the hope of planting next Spring. However, I have raised beds now and I want to keep and replace them, so I am so pleased you posted this. I also love your grape trellis and greenhouse construction. Hi Tuck!

[@jamesprigioni]

🙏😁🐕❤️

[@LadyRevolver]

Thank you for this... I've been in the yard working all day.. this is great I will do this!

[@mariediaz7422]

Thanks for sharing your video. Loved that you included Tuck, he’s part of the family! We’re going to give this a go!