How to Build a Raised Bed from 1 Pallet! (FREE and Easy)

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This is perhaps the most inexpensive raised bed you can build! Wooden pallets are seen as either a fire hazard or industrial waste so you can very easily get your hands on a few for free. By splitting the pallet effectively and saving the nails, you will have all you need to build a surprisingly sturdy and nice looking raised bed. Plus depending on the size of the pallet you can look at a raised bed around 1ft high and 4x4ft. Which will be able to grow you a very nice amount of food!
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[@HuwRichards]

Also I forgot to mention to use pallets which have been heat treated😁 Look for the HT symbol!

[@sesiliakarmini9073]

hi huws hello,apa kabar 😊

[@thegreenman4898]

are heat treated pallets free of nasty preservatives hugh? dont want to be picky but i wouldnt use those corner blocks for it, its basically the same as particle board with nasty glue, but if the boards are clean its a good idea to re-use them.

[@jecriggs]

@@thegreenman4898 Heated Treatment (HT) is, as the name implies, a process whereby lumber is heated in a closed chamber until it reaches a core temperature of 56°C for at least 30 minutes in order to kill pathogens such as insects, fungi, or micro-organisms. There are no chemicals involved.

[@eleanorwilliams9245]

Other safely made pallet types are KD which is kiln dried or DB which is debarked. The one to absolutely stay away from is MB which has Methyl Bromide which is a strong pesticide and absolutely not safe to work with or be near plants intended to be eaten. If the pallet doesn't have the initials HT, KD or DB on it, just steer clear to be safe - and thanks for another fabby video! :) :)

[@sukywao623]

Thanks for mentioning the HT factor. Regards.

[@hannahmakingrivendell4347]

This video is so wholesome, my heart is so full. Green things growing, salvaging wood, careful workmanship, frugality, a beautiful world

[@gugushabangu4097]

I think you spoke to my soul with your comment!

[@hannahmakingrivendell4347]

Life is too short to be sarcastic.

[@autumnrenee1605]

Right?! I think I love him

[@sheriuffer8773]

Y❤

[@user-yw5jd7by9g]

Calm down lol

[@batty_babette]

Thank you!! This is perfect for me. I barely have any money at all and I really, really want to make a garden this year. I managed to get a pallet from a neighbor so I'm looking forward to following your instructions. 😁

[@ronyerke9250]

When I was a youngster, my brothers and I used to collect bent nails from construction sites and straighten them. They were a bit dodgy to use, but if we took the extra time to be careful, it could be done. I remember getting my fingers pinched quite a few times until I started using needle-nose pliers to hold them. We used to make little shack-like forts from scrap wood with those nails.

[@autumnusrey7609]

Ron Yerke that sounds so wholesome and awesome

[@charlesroberts6490]

When I was a youngster my dad saved all the rusty and bent nails whenever he demolished anything . When he reused the screws he rubbed them on a bar of soap so they would screw in easier .

[@-themercyseat]

@@charlesroberts6490 nice! The ol bar a soap trick. Happy building cheers

[@jazbaali7341]

Your comment is a prove that not long ago children lived lives full of nurturing and wholesome experiences 😊

[@BEERCOASTERSpl]

And I remember from my childhood that we were making washers for the insulating the roof from beer crown caps. You needed to put one cap on an anvil and hammer if flat. Then it was ready to be used on a rooftop. :-)

[@matundazanyamari6263]

I appreciate how simple you’ve made it. No fancy tools. Very intuitive☺️. I’ve never thought of using the blocks. I have a ton of them. I’ll give it a shot on my next build

[@santiagofantoni2643]

I found friendly nails once, was such a nice expirience. I will never forget those guys.

[@lucyswannsunsafespace7313]

This 😂

[@DjSkipAlexander]

Hi ya the pallet splitter works better if you put it on the 3 runners going the opposite direction. That way it gives you straight nails and slightly more pallet wood with less broken planks/strips. This was a tip I found after breaking loads of pallets. Thanks for your videos

[@pamelabrogan3983]

Saw another how to build a raised bed with wooden pallets (heat treated lumber) and so happy to have come across this exciting video. Have 8 pallets to start with and looking forward to making them. First time for this female to build and I'm positive all will be well. Thanks for such a great tutorial. P.S. Lowe's gives away free pallets. I kindly asked a gentleman to separate the HT marked ones from all the others and he so generously did so. Such a blessing!

[@rootofthevineurbangardens1823]

Building a new bed for my garden this year and my job had lots of pallets... thanks for the video💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@patriciarussell8450]

Love how you share freely and show just how to. I purchased a pallet buster so I need to get it ready for some pallets. My worm beds are being eaten by the worms so this is a perfect project. Thanks Huw for helping us learn.

[@elizabethworley7073]

Of the various tutorials on this topic, I find this video to be the easiest to understand and least stressful.

[@nymalin]

This is so good, thank you for showing with this level of detail! Makes it a whole lot easier for a beginner to get started. Thank you!

[@69bock69]

You are my go to for most gardening things

[@MandaFox76]

Thank you so much! I have watched so many videos on how to make garden beds from pallets. And this by far is the easiest and most effetive by far!

[@krystalneuharth2330]

I looked at a million videos and looked all over Pinterest reusing pallets for raised beds for inspiration, and I absolutely hated all of the ideas, they never made sense, I kept wondering why people didn't do it THIS way, and finally I found your video here , and you did it, exactly how it always made sense in my mind, and it came out beautifully! ❤️

[@batty_babette]

I feel the same! Other posts/videos just make it seem so overly complicated and inefficient. His is actually what I was looking for!

[@kymaaltorendimiento5490]

Thank you for the video. I was wanting to make some raised garden beds for my wife but I had no idea how to do it. This pallet method is not only economical but very easy to do. Thanks for making the video.

[@2learn4ever]

Just to say thanks for this video. My hubby made his first ever raised bed and it looks a treat! We discovered he really needed the pallet buster tool 'cos what he had wasn't good enough and was hard work. A lot easier with the right tool. Might get him to make a second one now! :-D

[@dmw2909]

I'm just starting a veg garden with raised beds, I'm planning and creating it now for next Spring. I've asked for both your books for christmas. Fingers crossed Santa brings them. Great videos, I'm slowly working through them from the start. Keep up great work.

[@Wings91]

Thanks Huw for such a great video, practical and educational. Watching it for the third time, while triumphantly pulling apart 3 crates, What a wonderful sound that first crack and creak of the first nail pulling out the board! (I had to saw the first two, I was so disappointed, but the third one provided that very satisfying creak, and going very successfully!)

[@lorraineg8134]

Great video , thanks Huw, i just built a few in last few weeks, i used reclaimed scaffolding boards, but if i run out i sure will use this idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

I was just about to mention the HT logo --- then I saw your comment! Nice bed. Steve

[@sunbugg]

I absolutely love this and I really love the simplicity of it all. Thank you!!!

[@bushpushersdaughter]

Fabulous use for pallets! I must say your pallets look better than any pallet I have ever received. Will be trying this, though. Thank you so much!

[@Mo-mr8vv]

Thank you so much for this video! I think I can handle this on my own and not have to bug my hubby! This is the year I get raised beds! 🙌🏻 so glad to have found your channel! 🙌🏻🌱🇺🇸

[@jennyluces]

This is perfect. Thank you for sharing. It's gonna help me build a plot for my new garden.

[@hellsbellez]

RIP Paul Conquering Bear, my baby made me several of these years ago when he was still alive. Wonderful repurposing of pallets!

[@mooieplaats]

Thank you for this video. Not only you reuse a natural material, which is recyclable, and you save money. Greetings, Ingrid, Norway.

[@erhanfindik2320]

Thank you for the video. It is a perfect guide for a beginner who isn't very handy at these kind of works. Showing all the details helps a lot.

[@kellynash8097]

Perfect timing, I just invested in a roughneck pallet splitter so this video is great! Cheers huw 🌺

[@v9mpire651]

Yess! I have so much of these in my yard piled up and wanted a box garden for so long!

[@alekxa90]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing the whole process. Now I need to muster the courage to tackle this!

[@JohnElHanafi]

This is a brilliant idea of using recycled pallets unto a more sustainable living; we've been gardening for years and it's incredibly therapeutic for us all! Kudos to your success, Richards! ~John El Hanafi

[@ecomarinebd]

I listened to the recommendations from the ducks probably 10 times in a row!

[@katherinerhee6025]

You are adorable and your video was so very helpful! (Our US pallets are a tiny bit different with twisted "fas-n-tite" nails that are miserable to try and remove manually.) Definitely going to do this project and look into your gardening book! Thank you!

[@kath-phlox]

This is the kind of video we like, a real help one that's easy to follow

[@tigpot]

Perfect. Just the information I needed for starting my first allotment. I’ve also just ordered your book from Amazon. Thank you.

[@lavenderfae8585]

I have your book Veg in One Bed and am hoping to create raised beds for my garden but need all the tools as well. Really want to start growing my own. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge 🙏

[@BenniLkitchengarden]

Great video. I use pallet collars as raised beds. I put 2 and 3 in height.

[@marcocovers5609]

Brilliant! Thanks for the tips. Will make mine this Saturday!

[@CEOAMARU]

Gloves....trust me it helps!! I have the same pallet breaker and working on a pallet wood shed (currently on hold) keep up the good work

[@tjphal]

Good job, loved the way you reused everything.

[@philipcrewe540]

Well done, what great idea, I’ve got some to make Monday, but I’ve got plenty of pallets, but you give me lots to think about

[@thesecretslimmer]

They look fantastic and it's a great idea. I think I would add some metal strips to the corners to reinforced it.

[@patriciarussell8450]

Got pallet buster today getting pallets this week, thanks for the ideas and tips, you are awesome.

[@PLSmith-lr1ki]

(From a 74yr old) That really inspired me Huw; however what I've learned is that there is a range of types of pallet construction some of which were an absolute nightmare and defeated me. Providing a video as you suggested, about splitting pallets would be really helpful. The strongest ones had been nailed probably by machine and proved impossible to deconstruct. I agree the one you demonstrated with was easy so I suggest other watchers would be well advised to get that flimsier type of pallet to use for raised beds. Then its as much fun as you had and removing and re-using nails is very satisfying.

[@gardenboots7464]

Yes please, to making a video on just spitting pallets! I keep watching this one :) very satisfying. You are on track with your video content!

[@prassy82]

thanks Huw for this video. i was able to build 4ftx10ft bed out of 2 pallets following this. im waiting for your book to arrive cant wait to start

[@Pete.Ty1]

Hello Huw I have watched 1 video where instead of using a dedicated pallet splitter they took an old garden fork which had a bend tine. The tine was cut away using a hand grinder which left a gap in the fork wide enough to fit over the bottom stringer board and lever against the top slat board. Seemed to work quite well for them. Best wishes, Pete.

[@sisirajayawardene7863]

Great video as always.Many thanks for your valuable time and attention.Your channel does makes a big difference in Natural organic farming and life style.

[@de8517]

Well done, Huw! Great idea & enjoyed the video on how to use the HT pallet wood for the garden.

[@lailalovesdan]

Thank you so much for you video. My husband has tons of pallets at work so he’ll bring some home for me Monday and I’ll start this project. Can’t wait!

[@FRED-dq8jf]

Be careful. These wood could be treated. Don’t use it for vegetable plant

[@50shadesofgreen]

awesome job Huw !! and if you line the bed with old compost bags it will lat even longer

[@pnoysuede]

did in fact start my raised beds using old pallets few years ago. they still are intact and with minor repairs.

[@beautifuldecorating]

Book pre-ordered! Can’t wait. This is perfect timing for me. I don’t have much room or time to grow at home but this vid plus your book will hopefully bring me some success this year. I have a couple of wrecking bars too, they are great and make light work of this type of thing, but if people want to know you can get a variety of these starting from £6 ish (little ones but still worth a try) big ones £25ish from Screwfix and Toolstation. Toolstation free delivery over £10. Screwfix you have to spend over £50 for free delivery or a fiver if you spend less. I know it’s not cheap but still cheaper than buying beds and they are great tools to have. I’m always really careful where I store them so I’m not arming a thief that may get into my shed a way to get into other sheds or houses!

[@lovecara1]

This is great I am just getting the key for a plot on an allotment tomorrow so this video is excellent, Thanks for sharing.

[@GonePottyGardening]

Brilliant Huw will have a go at those!

[@txranchwitch]

Heck yes im inspired! AHHH! Im so excited!!! And possibly over caffeinated but it's all good!!!

[@lauriescott6564]

great video, making one this spring, thanks for sharing

[@meghanwalker8865]

I’m excited to try this. I wanted to this as I’m not super confident with power saws and this is pre cut wood to me! I have to figure out a way to do a cover to prevent deer 🦌 and rabbits 🐇 eating my veggies 🌽 then it will by perfect.

[@kathycook1815]

You're the real deal Huw - absolutely no fluff - I mean, you have actually done this and all the things you present in your other videos and it is not all just a demonstration - please stay the same and you will be a success at whatever you do. Love watching your progression with your channel.

[@ralphhayward4713]

The man is a saint

[@sherry1674w]

thank you for doing this video...makes me think that just maybe i will be able to do this in my garden....since I have been desiring to have raised beds...(I can dream can't I?)

[@GeoAndAnton]

Fab video. Exactly the kind of simple repurposing I was looking for.

[@bookendkidproductions6156]

It's a very labour intensive process but so worth the effort in the end. My dad has been building with pallets since before I was born. So, over 18 years. We just found a new on-going source.

[@gardenboots7464]

Thank you - pretty exciting! I'm inspired and going to try this.

[@shubadooba7454]

Excellent video, you have a great way of breaking things down and explaining to beginners. This is gonna help a lot of people in the next two months quickly create planting space

[@gabriellamckinley3495]

Excellent video. I can't wait to get my hands dirty building mine 😁

[@adabellas.890]

Thank you for this video now my son and I will have a great little garden👍🏽

[@cindyb5947]

Thank you so much for this video I’m saving about $120 in raised beds by doing this. Can’t wait to share how they’ll look in the spring time

[@lorenarios3946]

I got a lot of palets that my husband brought home going to make a few myself thanks for helpful tips

[@lukeh8394]

Love the background scenery,

[@Honey-yp8lp]

This was so well explained, thank you very much for the helpful video!

[@johnelway4826]

Cool man! I already broke down all my pallets and was trying to think of what I could do with them outside. Mine are all randomly assorted so I'm going to paint and seal them, then line the inside with a barrier cloth or food safe plastic to make them last.

[@TheMag625]

Great video!!! This comes very handy as my son's school is planning a sensory garden with very limited budget, this is a great idea to get raised beds, thanks xxx

[@routondawilliams4627]

Easiest raised bed tutorial. Thank you!

[@MsWatchdog]

I've watched many channels and this guy has made it look so dam easy and with very little effort, I will definitely try this, one thing I learned if anyone is on a budget it's better to go on a channel with a young kid on, they're most likely to make something with zero money!

[@Cathy21176]

I did it, thank you for your tutorial. It took me longer but it was worth it.

[@selinahoulden516]

Brilliant video I have an allotment and have always wanted to have a go at making these,this video makes it luck to simple to make them,ill definitely be having a go at making them

[@hopeh6176]

Excellent footage Huw..thank you I'm gonna try give it ago Try😀!!. Stay safe Blessings 🌱

[@HomeLifeAus]

Thank you Huw for sharing your version of making a raised bed with pallets.

[@HuwRichards]

My pleasure! :)

[@yoav_e4445]

This video was very helpful, So simple so powerful. Job well done.

[@HeidiDream]

This video took away all the intimidation i would of had to do this! thank you so much! i just need to get my tools in line and raised beds here I come!

[@muly1725]

Thats a quick and easy raised bed, I got plenty of pallets. Thanks and cheers!

[@vivwilks7148]

Thank you so much. Brilliant video so glad I found this!

[@Mighty85]

Thank u so much for this brillant idea. I love this.

[@paulormsby316]

Great video. Make sure you use HT ( heat treated ) only. They aren't treated with chemicals.

[@andreabrew90]

Another great video! While watching I felt as though I was part of the building :-) Look forward to your others. Keep going. You are an inspiration!

[@olive5890]

Just what I have been looking for, thanks HuwsNursery!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Nice idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@debrahunter8343]

I have tools galore but I would prefer to do it simply as green as possible and better yet free! Thank you for doing everything from scratch🙋‍♀️

[@suzispringfield7376]

Brilliant video … thank you Huw! 👏🏽

[@christinechapdelaine7104]

thanks for the tutorial, very helpful!

[@wojtekpasterski1123]

That's definatelly the best technique!

[@steins4x]

Great video. It's exactly what I did for my first raised bad.

[@christinealdret1209]

Good for the planet to re use things. A great idea 💡 there again ✅😉✌🏻

[@almarebelde9483]

Best video thus far... I just picked up pallets for raised bed project... thanks for the tips ❤

[@HuwRichards]

Awhh thank you so much!

[@almarebelde9483]

@@HuwRichards you're welcome! It is 7:38pm my way and boy my hands hurt! I had hammer and the bar... certainly a mans job lol... but I did it! Thanks again...

[@HuwRichards]

Hey nothing like getting stuck into it!!:) I hope you grow some lovely food in it!

[@Lord-Mikael-Stone]

Wish I wouldve found you earlier in the year and will definitely be purchasing your new book tomorrow. As thought veg in one bed was great

[@1toshi32]

Really good video. Explained in detail and good for us dummies.

[@TimDavies-qj2oi]

Excellent advice and easy to follow instructions 😊

[@ziera8382]

This method definitely looks easier than other methods. Thanks!

[@tamararoberts9307]

I really needed this video . Thank you for sharing this.