How to Build a Raised Garden Bed with Drip Irrigation - Inexpensive & Easy

This is a step by step guide on how to build a raised garden bed and how to install drip irrigation - inexpensive and easy! I highlight the benefits of a raised bed, easy design, material and soil to use and how to plan and install drip irrigation for maximum yields. Thanks for watching this organic backyard gardening diy guide.
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Key Sections of the Video
0:21 - Benefits of Raised Beds
0:37 - Wood Selection
1:03 - 4x4 Raised Bed Build Design
1:50 - Leveling on a Slope Tip
2:30 - Prepping for Soil
2:46 - Tips on Soil/Organic Compost
4:02 - Drip Irrigation Benefits & - Dripworks.com Guide
5:13 - Drip Diagram/Plan Overview
5:56 - Parts Overview
6:37 - Drip Irrigation Install
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[@petem6503]

I've been using above ground beds for about 15 years. One thing that helps: paint the boards, ESPECIALLY the exposed grain ends, and BEFORE assembly so you get coverage at the joints. They look nicer, and I think you get about double the life. Irrigation: I use a dual-level system. I drill a 3/4 hole in the box side, about 1/3 from the bottom. I run 5/8 main (valve at the entrance to the box if you want to isolate) into the box, tee to each side, elbows along each side (all this 1/3 from bottom). I then connect 1/4 drip tube (integral weep holes) alternating in stripes from the two sides, covering the layer; again, 1/3 from bottom. In each corner I put an above ground 90 degree sprayer, adjustable, with a spray range long enough to cover the size of the bed. When first planting, I use both the above ground sprayers, and the lower (future root) matrix is always active. After the plants have rooted, I turn off the above ground sprayers, leaving only the below ground root system with water. This reduces evaporation, and also discourages surface weeds.

[@rustyshackleford2007]

I just built my first dripper system and after I finished I had the idea that I should have set up a similar below ground watering system. Might be back out there on Saturday undoing all of my work.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

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[@shelshele]

You should post a video, I’d be interested!

[@petem6503]

@@shelshele Gee a video is sooo not-my-generation! :-) Since a year ago, I figured even easier method: the 5/8 (standard plastic irrigation pipe) carries enough water that you can run it down the middle, and serve ALL the 1/4 tubes from one main pipe. Again, put in about 1/3 soil depth, and put the underground dripper grid on top of that soil (then fill the rest). Install the 1/4" laterals about every 6~12", and cut them so the drip holes are staggered, alternatingly. Remember that this lower grid isn't meant to give 100% coverage to seeds/seedlings: it just has to wet the soil "down there", and the roots will grow to the moisture.

[@melmason4640]

Yes, the "new" pressure treated wood is safe for use for raised garden frames... with a few precautions! Up until 2003, the most common preservative used for pressure treated wood was chromated copper arsenate (CCA), a compound using arsenic as its primary rot protectant.The compounds currently being used are alkaline copper quat (ACQ) and copper azole (CA-B). Both contain copper and a fungicide but no arsenic.Yes, New Pressure treated wood is safe.

[@aballer18]

Thanks! Saved me from freaking out. I just built one with pressure treated pine. But i also plastic lined the walls. Hopefully there was nothing wrong with that :D

[@MrEzplay]

Me too 😅

[@georgew2432]

To be on the safe side, a little common sense would go a long way, just use regular wood

[@nicolewaterhouse1933]

Copper is extremely toxic to the body and causes a whole host of issues. Check out The Medical Medium to learn how toxic and problematic copper deposits in the body can be.

[@The_BenD]

Newer pressure treated wood is actually quite safe to use in the garden! Of course, some people may not feel comfortable with any treated products but MCA, CA-B, and ACQ do not contain arsenic, which was the main concern with earlier types of treated wood such as CCA. They do contain copper, but the amount that would be required for toxicity is far higher than what is typically seen with plants grown in these beds. Un-treated wood is still preferable, but for people who may have issues with rot and pests newer treated products offer a good alternative. And thanks for the video! Looking to make one of these this coming season and install drip irrigation in my other raised beds.

[@Bart-Did-it]

Benjamin Dan good treatment to the timbers then builders Dpc wrapped all round in and out well and correctly then nice free skip timbers ie pallets to clad the out side of the beds for a nice natural look . never replace timbers and lasts 30 years if you don’t clad the face 👍 I like doing it once and well 😊

[@michaelscoots]

Lance Uppercut I’m not up on some of the terms. Can you explain this in laymen’s terms please?

[@KonigKriegD]

Agreed. Newer pressure treating is fine for building beds. Also, gravity does this thing where it pulls stuff down for the most part. So...?

[@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073]

What do you mean never? When did they switched over?

[@christianerickson6062]

This was a wonderful video. Thank you! Wanted to add, pressure treated wood has come a long way in the past years. You can now buy garden safe pressure treated wood that will last you for up to 10 years and costs quite a bit less that douglas fir (and certainly much cheaper than cedar). I have about 300 sq ft of raised garden bed using pressure treated pine, and I come out with about 500-600 pounds of fresh, healthy produce every year. Just check the labelling to ensure the treatment process is such that it is certified as a Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP).

[@warfarewar8206]

where did you purchase this wood you talk about?

[@edb5154]

@@warfarewar8206 I don't believe that the old arsenic treated wood can be sold in recent years. Now it's all copper based as another commenter stated and shouldn't be an issue.

[@edbourgoine5022]

@@svenulfskjaldbjorn5401 Interesting, I stand corrected.

[@mikepiche9724]

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[@jpinto9361]

That seems like a crazy good amount of food for 500-600 sq ft, could you tell us more such as, what you grow, in what region, and your soil/amendment used

[@kenthegwood2574]

One thing I have found helpful when doing drip irrigation in cold temperatures is to use a propane torch with a push button ignitor to slightly heat (be careful not to burn) the ends of the tubing a few seconds before pressing the tubing on the fittings. This works well on the harder poly tubing as well as the 1/4" drip line. I have installed hundreds of feet of drip in my orchard this way in the winter and makes life a lot easier especially when using barbed fittings instead of compression fittings.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Kent - this is a wonderful tip - the plastic can really be hard to work with. Cheers, Tim

[@ASILV306]

Amazing project! Congrats!

[@jamesgames4280]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Your an awesome KZbinr. This in go will help a lot when we move onto our homestead in three months. Very excited. God Bless you.

[@finiarelk]

I am looking forward to Installing these on my raised beds. Thank you for making this video!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Levi! Glad it helped. Happy growing!

[@SpiritusBythos]

Thank you very much. Straight forward and very easy to follow. We started gardening about fice few years ago and it gets more rewarding every year.. Wanted to build some more raised beds and you just inspired me. Take care

[@carlwheeler3403]

Thanks for the video. I have used pressure treated lumber for my raised beds since the feds banned the arsenic infused lumber about 7 years ago. Pressure treated lumber today uses copper to deter rot and works very well for raised beds. The infused copper has an additional benefit, it kills garden fungus just like the copper fungicide that is sprayed on vegetable plants. On the downside, the copper infused lumber does not stand up as well as the arsenic infused lumber when it is contact with the ground, it will typically last about 5 to 10 years, depending on climate, before it starts to deteriorate. Just FYI.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Deals on wheels

[@marcelljackson1966]

Very helpful and to the point GREAT JOB!!!💖💖👍

[@Rwinnett2012]

This is awesome. Thank you! Planning on making some raised beds shortly and was looking into a better watering method!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks for stopping by! Good luck!

[@1rcanada]

Hey Tim! I noticed you don't have a discussion portion on your youtube channel, which is where I'd otherwise leave this comment. First off, love this video! I've shared it with a few friends and family members. The production value, information, and your role on camera have all been top notch. What's your itinerary for releasing more videos? One a week or? A tour of your garden could be a great video! Also, if one were to use treated wood to avoid rot, would using a tarp between the wood and the raised bed be a good idea? Thanks for the great work and looking forward to more videos!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi 1rcanada - Appreciate the wonderful words - I have a large backlog of video ideas and scripts, I'm going to be working on those as soon as I can, to get more helpful videos out. If you can't find rot resistant natural wood (e.g. cedar), it may be an option to enclose the bed with thin 1inch/2.54cm cedar fencing. It's inexpensive and will add a barrier of protection. For a way to support you can use our custom garden planning tool! For a small fee you can generate a custom garden schedule, layout and detailed grow guides! 🪴PLAN YOUR GARDEN IN MINUTES WITH OUR CUSTOM PLANNING TOOL ⏰ → bit.ly/3DZe3NR

[@kaylabryson1932]

Wow, this was a really great video . We are going to install this in our raises bed planter. Thanks

[@joequillun7790]

From a fellow Connecticut-ian, thanks for the info. Will also use this in my new hot-box. :)

[@Rob_132]

Excellent video. Clear and concise. Really appreciated your explanation on installing the drip line.

[@utilautila3233]

I cannot wait to build my raised garden beds thank you for making it easy for me . I am upstate New York and will use the places you recommended.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Good luck!

[@nativenygardens187]

This was cool, we use raised beds in some of our gardens. You had some great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@retro8696]

Only down side to these is after a few years the wood rots and I know you can use treated wood but I don't like using that on plants that I eat from.

[@keorakeora]

Wow! You make this look so easy.

[@mnvn]

love love this video... i gained so much confidence i'm going to try this come spring

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Awsome! Keep us posted on the progress and let me know if you have any questions!!!

[@victoriawyatt3938]

This was a very informative video. I appreciate your referral of DripWorks and mention of their resources as I want to learn how to tap into an existing yards system for my raised bed gardens. Thank you! V

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Victoria, thanks for stopping by! So glad it was helpful! Happy growing! - Tim

[@carlottaambrose8502]

I like your set up. My yard cascade downward and I've been looking for a video like this... Thank you, Oh, and for showing how to set up the drip system!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped! Yes for the cascading beds remember you only need to level out the perimeter. :)

[@ShelitaRN]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@roncooke3964]

GREAT video Tim !! 👍🤠 I'm just starting to put a garden together and your advice is priceless and is going to be put to use in my garden project in the next few days and weeks !! 👍😉 I have retired and looking forward to seeing my garden grow and enjoy the benefits of being able to grow ones own veggies!! GREAT advice for us you tube people learning gardening!! 👍🤠 Cheers from Ron Tasmania Australia!! 😉👍🍅🍉🍎🍋🍐🍏🌱🍇🍓🍒🍍🌽🍄🥕🥝🥒🥑🥗🍄🥕🌰

[@barbaralong8651]

Love the video and will be very helpful. I plan on using the information and implement same in my greenhouse. Thanks.

[@TheKylesmile84]

High quality video. With lots if good info. Keep up the good work

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks Kyle!

[@zanesmith1638]

Those lumber prices were a good old memory 🥲

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

They sure were! :( You might enjoy my insiders list where I sent out free weekly gardening tips! organicbackyardgardening.com/join-our-mailing-list/

[@finallyhappyglover]

Another fellow CT resident who likes your videos. This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for showing multiple examples and explaining everything.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Michael, thanks so much for the note. I am really glad this has helped! Tim

[@carmenchaux67]

Excellent video!. It motivates me to get ready to begin the project.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@powersonic6255]

Nice Video , thank you .

[@jhrhiggi]

Thank you! This has to be the least complicated system!

[@AshleighHarris13]

this is such a great tutorial! thank you so much!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad to help!

[@DripWorks]

Great video! Thank you for using DripWorks

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Dripworks, thanks for stopping by, and for making GREAT products!

[@avajohnson2946]

Thank you so much. I noticed I did my drip irrigation all wrong. I'll watch a few more times so I can correct it. You're wonderful.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad I could help Ava!

[@mr.lourod6175]

Great Video. I will be doing this very soon! Thank You!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

[@slugchowder1]

Do you think you could do a video on how you set up the hoop house on top of your raised beds? Look like a great design. I think it would be super helpful. Thank you.

[@CalamityJane-]

oh my gosh, you made everything sooo much easier for me; thank you!!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

You're so welcome!

[@matthewlebon1556]

wow! seriously this video is so well done. I loved it

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks so much Matt! Happy Growing!

[@SSDD_NYC]

Thanks for the very detailed explanation on this drip irrigation system. I've spent *months* searching for KZbin content creators in CT with no luck. I mistakenly clicked on your video as I was scrolling through my recommended list, and had no idea your channel even existed until 15 minutes ago. I'm heavily considering creating an organic market garden and/or organic backyard garden in CT. You unknowingly (or, maybe intentionally?) showed the map as you searched for organic compost near you, and as soon as you did, you earned yourself a subscriber. Now, if you'll excuse me... I'm about to lose my day of tweaking my business plan to binge watch your channel. You'll catch lots more of me in the comments, and I might find a way to contact you in the near future. Thanks again!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks so much for the wonderful comment. Good luck in your endeavor! Fee free to sent me a note at [e-mail] and I can send over a few resources that may be helpful in your project.

[@nancytabor8302]

I noticed this is from 4 years ago, but a good clear video on irritation. Thank you.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Bed and irrigation is still working perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@kellymerrell2611]

Ty soo much for sharing. I am considering in expanding my small patio & backyard garden. I am considering raise beds because of the benefits but didn't know how to water them efficiently. TY, soooooo much for the step by step.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Kelly! No problem, glad it helped! Good luck with your expansion! Cheers, Tim

[@bruceandwendykelsh3769]

This guide was really clear, packed with helpful info from start to finish.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielsachakov7534]

Great video really helped me out!!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hey Dan! That’s great, glad it helped out! Happy growing! 👍🏻

[@stephenhoward4941]

Very good video and cool garden design 👍

[@docmacg6315]

I liked that you filmed every step, explaining what you have done. This was the best that I have seen on building a garden bed. Great for me as a beginner.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

So glad I was able to help you!

[@bettya3260]

Great Video!

[@marcnaidu5804]

Thanks Tim! I’m going to buy old some raised planter beds on the driveway. I’m going to be using GI fence for the base and sides of the planters. It’s cheap and strong and easy to trim to the size one wants. It’s also moveable as they soil will sit on the inner lining.

[@AussieDownUnder]

Great video mate. Very well edited and clear voice over. Subbed

[@henrysg4]

This is the best tutorial for drip irrigation

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks Lunar, glad I could help!

[@andrewdonn]

Great video dude! Thanks for putting it together

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

Very nice...I need to get mine hooked up!

[@pamgalloway7272]

Thanks so much for sharing. I've learned a lot. Pammie from Chicago IL

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@josiehollerbach4429]

How neat! Loved your video.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks Josie, glad you liked it! Please visit the Organic Backyard Gardening website at www.organicbackyardgardening.com for more helpful growing guides and upcoming gardening planning services organicbackyardgardening.com/PlanMyGarden. Don’t forget to please ring the bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos!

[@Sandra-nx3pl]

thank you for your video is very good and i really will be used your video for my raised beds .

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Sandra, excellent! I’m glad it could help!

[@ceciliaalmanza8594]

thank you for helping me see i can actually do this my self

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

So glad it helped!

[@nov51947]

Excellent video! The quality is great, the sound (narrative) is great and the content is great. All are parts of a great tutorial video.. I'll check out your others and subscribe.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback! More videos will be posted soon!

[@homesweethome8370]

Hello! We live in Mahopac NY) subscribed) Good videos!!! Good luck!!!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thank you!

[@janwilliams4282]

Nice. Just getting ready to install my drip so this was beneficial.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Great to hear!

[@jamiepagano6064]

Thank you! Your video was helpful!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Jamie, glad I could help!

[@wendyperez8714]

It appears you live in my region. I'm in Stonington. Enjoying this very much!!!!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Very cool!

[@TheLaLaFarm]

Great straight forward video. Enjoyed. We want to add a raised garden to the farm this year. To date, have only had livestock.

[@jameslouk8652]

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge...

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tophat7798]

You could definitely have a few rain barrels to help with feeding gravity wise. Nice setup though and it looks real solid!

[@musenenlightened1984]

I was trying to figure out how to do that! I use airstones and want to make compost tea. Im looking to find how i can pump a bin of water into a garden bed. Any ideas?

[@Shadow.Dragon]

I was thinking about rain barrels also. The water faucet is too far away to connect directly. For my present garden beds, I have to pull a long hose over to water them. A rain barrel setup (or just filling up the barrels from the faucet) would be ideal.

[@atxlionheartdw]

@@Shadow.Dragon PRECISELY!! Sounds like my issue!lol Thanks positive feedback!

[@jordansche]

@@musenenlightened1984 if you have an existing system like the one in this video, add a T to the line to add your barrel in then you can use a cheap water pump to move your nutrient solution. Depending on the volume of your tubing it wouldn't take much of a pump.

[@alexandramcgraw3227]

Very informative ty

[@archnaparwani4032]

Very well explained video. May I ask you, "if I want to install raised beds on terrace then how to proceed?

[@billcozad7295]

I used pressure treated wood for two 4x8 raised beds this year and havn't had any issues at all yet. However i did line the inside with plastic before adding my soil mixture...

[@ERA14318]

That is great. Thank you for the video. Any suggestion to protect the woods against pests and water damage?

[@chris123chris82]

What a awesome and more importantly simple system to set up!! I’m a bit worried about winter though..

[@charleyfolkes]

Nicely done and very organized !

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Great tips & great video! About to build new raised beds at our new property...

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

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[@lccp690]

Thank you for this!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

My pleasure!

[@jeremysnowdenz]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rocko777p.8]

Awesome!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks!

[@glenwoodjr]

Great video . One hint put cutoff valve on top of bed and cover supply pipe with 1 inch PVC cut in half in case you have to use a weed trimer

[@Gigis826]

Great job!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tbluemel]

Absolutely brilliant video! Very well explained with excellent information. As a raised bed gardener for years, I can attest to the veracity of all the information in this video. Great job and many thanks!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks so much Thom!

[@Repadendorf]

Many thanks for your video. It gave me good ideas on how to install my first raised bed for tomatoes. Regards from Peru-Chile.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stuartscarborough733]

Thx bro enjoyed your vid im looking in using this technique on my own beds thx again

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Stuart! Glad I could help - good luck!

[@eclecticfavors6197]

If interested in a fairly inexpensive raised bed, consider using cedar fence slats. They are only 1" (or 5/8) thick but $2.97 per board at Lowe's; (Wood Fencing 1" x 6" x 6' Cedar Fence Board). They also make 1" x 6" x 8', boards as well. I made a 3' x 6' bed in 2016 (it's 2020 now) using these boards and they are still in great shape. I made bed 3 slats high, (17.4") high since boards aren't really 6" wide. I also made the legs 4 inches longer than bottom of box and planted those 4 inches below ground for bed stability. When time comes to change out a board, it should be as easy as unscrewing and replacing. Cost of slats and 1- 4"x4" about $35.00. I added pvc pipe on inside of box for hoops so that added to cost a bit but still done for under $60.00. If you have untreated scrap 2 x 4's laying around, join them with screws and use for the legs. Repurpose what you can.

[@enamias]

Checking in from Torrington CT

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hello Rob!

[@enamias]

OrganicBackyardGardening trying to build some raises beds and start out garden. Just bought a home

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Congrats!

[@psp777]

Nice work on the garden beds. Mine only lasted about 5 years before rotting out, so I need to re-do them this year with cedar. Expensive, but it is a very nice look. I have read that the pressure treated wood with copper is okay for garden beds. I think it is called MicroPro Sienna. However, I think cedar is the best option. I will make the new raised beds taller and add a top board which will act as a seat or a bench - a nice look!

[@randycupp5925]

You are correct. On December 31, 2003, the U.S. wood treatment industry stopped treating residential lumber with arsenic and chromium (chromated copper arsenate, or CCA). However people continue to spread false information across the internet that it is unsafe...

[@tracruz]

This is what I came here to say... The disgust around pressure treated wood is absurd. Its the "Hip" thing to do to "highly suggest against pressure treated wood" when pressure treated wood is now safe for organic gardens. If you're REALLY worried about it, do what I do and use a pond liner as an insulator between the wood and your soil. I do it more to protect the wood against constant moisture from the soil and make it last longer, however..

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Excellently explained everything

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Your video has given me the courage to go ahead and install my drip irrigation kit. I’ve had it for 4 years now, and have been afraid to install it. I feel like I can do it now. I think I noticed that you didn’t use the 1 inch drip hose that already has the pre-punched drip holes. I have a different brand kit, but it looks like your kit. It has the same parts. I still ordered 2 extra 1/4 inch irrigation hoses and extra parts to use with it. Just to be sure I had enough since it didn’t cost much. I plan to use it for my raised garden beds and my pots on the patio. But, I might move the pots off the patio and onto the grass. I have a lot of pots and grow bags. I’ll figure it out. Thank you for sharing.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

So glad this video gave you the courage - Yes I did use the line that had pre punched drip holes (emitters). Please visit the Organic Backyard Gardening website at www.organicbackyardgardening.com for more helpful growing guides and upcoming gardening planning services organicbackyardgardening.com/PlanMyGarden. Don’t forget to please ring the bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos!

[@deborahmorgan8129]

Very helpful

[@sophied4727]

Best video on the subject I have seen.

[@p8ntballer117]

great video thank you!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

My pleasure!

[@MrAidenn11]

yes. yes. YES. Love it SO muhhh

[@randimcmillan3148]

Best tutorial I’ve found so far! Thank you for an easy to understand guide AND explaining how to find the right resources.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Randi, Glad it has helped! Happy Growing!

[@Venus83mercury83]

Thank you so much!!!!! I love the drip works website and cannot wait to place an order for my garden beds. Amazing! YES!!!!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

You are so welcome!

[@capricevilla9750]

This is such a great simple to understand video. I do need help with how I will connect my main water to the beds. My faucet is at least 60 ft from my beds. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Caprice, you could use a simple garden hose to take the water from your faucet to beds, at the end of the season you could roll it up. This would be the easiest. :) Cheers, Tim

[@capricevilla9750]

@@OrganicBackyardGardening thank you kindly!

[@cheffsolo7739]

Like all the info , and how you show how to Google search it also !

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome video. I use the Gardena drip irregation system with the Gardena Smart valves and sensors. Works awesome. Made a video last year about it. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@Ed19601]

All wood will rot eventually but if you avoid contact with the soil it helps. Therefore I put the corners on some stones so they are lifted off the earth if only an inch. Additionally I protect the inside with the plastic bags the compost came in

[@derekbedford9833]

Plastic allows BPA's in your soil epically during the summer growing months. We all have to except the fact that our raised beds have a limited life span.

[@kevinbetti214]

What is the spacing for the soaking tubs in a 3x8 foot bed, I’ve read every 12 inches, I live in the hot Central Valley in CA

[@LittleKokeshiDoll]

Two questions (actually kinda 4 questions lol) (I'll also look at other videos for answers too though) 1.) Can this sort of drip system hook up to rain barrels? How would the set up for that part look like if so? 2.) Can I build my own drip system from supplies found at regular hardware stores? If so, what are recommended pieces and material types?

[@monas.6839]

Hello-this video is exactly what I needed to have the confidence to install my own drip irrigation...thank you for that. It looks like it’s been just over a year since you did this. How has the system held up through the seasons? Do you like it? Is there anything you would do differently?

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Hi Jennifer! It’s has held up great. I have the same set up installed on several other beds not shown on the video for many years and it works great. No issues! Just make sure to blow the lines out at the end of the year if you have freezing weather and bring in the emitters in the winter to prolong the life. Good luck!

[@rachelluo8942]

this was super helpful! any recs for timers?

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Yep! This raindrip one is the best. amzn.to/3d1j8Hz see my review here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZi0oXill7h4Zqcsi=TAuCbJg07fUNybXq

[@rogerlittreal642]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@mildsoup8978]

Hey he's near Danbury, how do you like the new Jhon Oliver waste treatment plant?

[@wijoyonitisastro2226]

Thanks So , easy to learning because of your video 👍💪

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Glad to hear that!