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!

[@Vanpotheosis]

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]

@@Vanpotheosis 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

[@Grapesforbananas]

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.

[@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!

[@genericcucumber6327]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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~

[@CineskyVisions]

Great job!! Where are the videos? 😝

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😭

[@ThumperX9]

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

[@ChidiBroderick]

@@nutterbutterpop8193about to go to Home Depot right now to confirm 😂

[@coachtim6188]

Yep. The powers that be are determined to destroy the economy. Now they're considering laws to stop back yard gardening, because ya know growing vegetables is bad for the environment. 🙄

[@kathleenmoyer5478]

And why did this happen?

[@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 🤷‍♀️

[@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!

[@MarlainaJade]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@D.A.Hanks14]

I'd like to point something out if I may. I see a common mistake made on a lot of raised bed videos regarding using PTL for the beds. I'm a retired general contractor, and around 1998 or so, the EPA mandated that arsenic may no longer be used in PTL. It's all copper and other minerals now, and safe for use in the garden.

[@jacobregan5848]

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

[@sherrycook2277]

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

[@AllHeartHomesteading]

If you take the extra step, you can treat the boards with raw linseed oil. 2-3 coats let it dry and it will add years to the wood

[@fxm5715]

You can also cut the linseed oil with turpentine and dissolve some food-grade wax into it to extend the life even longer.

[@arthurayers5044]

Or, just use a material that isn't going to rot out in a year or two and have to do it all over again. It shows when first timers try to tell you how to do something.

[@fxm5715]

@@arthurayers5044 I've been gardening and building beds for almost 30 years. While I've never lived anywhere more than about 10 years, I've also never had to replace a bed I built and treated with linseed oil and food grade paraffin wax. I do re-treat them every few years, though. While it may not be worth the effort to you "experienced" gardeners, it is to some of us.

[@jameslaw3740]

Thompson's water seal

[@paulblegg]

FXM Maybe Arthur enjoys a little arsenic in his food. 🤔

[@DM-jf3lg]

I used rough sawed red cedar. I didn’t treat the wood at all and it has held up for the last 7 years. It doesn’t show any signs of rot.

[@dustbunnys]

I got douglass fir for less than half the price of red cedar! I just couldn't afford the cedar at this time :/

[@DM-jf3lg]

Dust Bunnys my options were reversed Douglass fir is expensive here in South Carolina and red cedar is cheaper.

[@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!

[@dlalderson1]

Thank you, I really enjoy your videos, never been much of a carpenter, so this is new for me. I do enjoy growing flowers their beauty is rewarding, growing life, and incorporating it into something that will benefit my family is awesome and help with my depression and PTSD. I was wounded in Afghanistan. So this is a great way to be a provider again and put food on our table. Thank you. D

[@jthepickle7]

Too, you can drill holes in the edges and bend PVC pipe for hoops. Stretch plastic for season extension or grow fabric to keep out Cabbage Moth.

[@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.

[@kristinbishop6476]

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

[@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!

[@gilagnescayabyab9542]

Made an enclosure to our small vegetable garden from your design. Added plastic lining to the inside portion of the 2 x 10 to make the wood last longer.

[@kathleenmoyer5478]

I like the top board which help hold all together. Yes, to can sit, plus it makes a great place to set tools.

[@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.

[@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

[@lisabowman5282]

I built one today 😁 Thank you for posting the video. I'm super glad I found it!

[@samuelaganbi8276]

How much did you spend on wood?

[@lisabowman5282]

@@samuelaganbi8276 I don't remember. It's been awhile. But I did not use any supplies that were very expensive because I can't afford it.

[@mingguo4884]

Good job. I like the railing idea. And Tuck is the best part. You can make the 45 degrees cut at the end of the railing pieces though since you have the miter saw.

[@etiennelouw9244]

Here in South Africa we dig a hole 3 foot by 6 foot and 3 foot deep. We then dump food waste and organic material in the hole covering it with the removed soil until it is full. This enriches the ground and allows you to grow vegetables when it gets level. I also use a deeper hole for prepping for a tree to be planted this way. Now i am going to use the methods you taught me as well. Many thanks from sunny South Africa.

[@danielfisch655]

Great job. I made two similar beds when we moved to AZ. We put 4x4's in the corners and a cross brace in the middle for added strength and rigidity.

[@herbalharlem138]

How do you prevent the gophers in Az? What kind of lumber and soil did you use and where did you purchase both?

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@sydneydrummond8631]

this was so so helpful I'm renting a house right now and so i didn't want to do all that work on the soil like you said, because I don't know if I'm going to be here more than a year. your videos are always very clear, well structured and easy to follow

[@NasonMusa]

Your food forest inspired me to start gardening and it’s been incredibly fulfilling and empowering.

[@dalstars24]

Thank you for the inspection...I just finished making 4 beds with your help from this bed. Girl powwr...my first time doing wood work and I loved it. I'm ready for 2020 garden season to start.

[@dalstars24]

This video ( typo)

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!! I love to hear that. Girl power is right, so impressive!

[@misseileen6012]

He didn’t list the exact wood i need to buy. Do you know exactly what size pieces i need

[@marianamunoz6075]

dalstars24 Me too!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜 I built 6 but I still need the “seat” on 5 of the beds. I learned how to use a drill & a skill saw 😃

[@francespuglisevich6344]

@@dalstars24 I'm with you girl. I just finished building the hoophouse with james by my side lol on my ipad. I hope my gardening skills will be just as successful! let's go girl

[@MsFiercePierce]

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

[@kevinaldridge1080]

When getting wood at big box stores don't forget to ask about Cull lumber. This is lumber that was is damage and can be reduced in price by 70 or 80 percent in cost. This will leave you with more money to buys seeds. Thanks

[@shahnazbegum1376]

I can't tell you how many projects i've made for mostly free just with their cull lumber. Most of it is good stuff if you take your time to trim down the messed up bits.

[@JehovaRaah3]

Thanks for this tip!

[@MuhammadAli-fi3mn]

Thanks for the video. After watching your video, me and my brother decided to make a garden bed. Went to Home Depot, purchased all the stuff and made 8" × 4" garden bed in backyard. The material cost us around 100 CAD including a paint bucket.

[@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.

[@otway00]

I line the inside of my raised beds with 6 mil contractors plastic. Helps to reduce the amount of moisture the side walls have to come in contact with to prolong the life of the bed.

[@accrualworld318]

Did he say you could use cardboard to line the inside of the bed also?

[@otway00]

@@accrualworld318 You could but the cardboard would get wet and break down

[@stevehenderson6194]

@@accrualworld318 if you were to build that directly on top of a lawn or weeds , you could line the bottom with cardboard before you put your soil in and that will break down the sod and weeds

[@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!

[@yellow2615]

I’ve tried to get my husband to make a raise beds for the garden for years. He finally did it ! He watch your channel. He made me four boxes. Now he is going to try a hoop house. Thank you

[@Mac1596]

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

[@zsaisayus]

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

[@jonathanmaner1157]

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

[@pamstout]

I put hardware cloth across the bottom to keep out the gophers, etc.

[@judyhowell7075]

Pam Stout me too

[@JAM-zb2vh]

doing that you keep the worms out to brother god bless

[@Alexchii]

@Renee Nylen Chicken wire..

[@pappy335]

Used cedar fencing wood for home depot cheap a nd won't decay. They had a package of 8 foot pieces.

[@harikumar9765]

May I know how much did it cost?

[@pappy335]

@@harikumar9765 don't recall but was very good price came in bundle from home depot check their website!

[@kepstein8888]

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

[@philipcrewe540]

Just ❤ made 2 from 3 spare pallets there only 5” deep but just what I needed for my flower seeds ❤

[@groussac]

Another option to consider is 4-in x 11.6-in retaining wall blocks. At $1.98 per block, it's probably more expensive, but it's more durable and can be reconfigured if the garden needs to be moved.

[@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

[@jthepickle7]

For the record: Pressure treated wood is now OK to use for raised beds. In the 'old days' they used arsenic but now the wood is injected with copper sulfate, which is safe. Stringent tests have been done by gardeners, sending in soil samples to testing Labs with no evil chems found present in the samples.

[@mjt1517]

I'll pass on that.

[@VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo]

So we aren't allowed to use just any type of wood? @jthepicklr7

[@jthepickle7]

@@VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo Pressure treated only costs a little more than "just any type of wood" , which lasts about 4 to 5 years before you have rebuild all the raised beds again.

[@stephenimmordino3020]

Nice but pretty expensive with current wood prices. Anyone suggest cheaper materials for the sides? House siding maybe?

[@garyp1930]

Great !! Thank You !!

[@AndreyPerepelitsa]

Today I build 8x4 feet raised garden bed and smiled when I heard you making exactly same size. But than again HomeDepot lumber was 8 feet, so it makes scene to buy 3 peaces and cut one in half. I also build sit on, however my design is slightly different. Love your idea on installing support blocks inside the box! Great video.

[@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.

[@soph_abb3583]

I went and bought the materials for this today in the UK. I don't think it could be classed as cheap anymore after Covid! Cost me £85 for the wood. The decorative trim cost me £20 alone! But nevertheless, this is a great video and really informative and I'm looking forward to starting constructing the bed this week! Thanks again for your great videos.

[@Retrosen]

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

[@joanclaytonjohnson3630]

Tuck is a joy. Great raised bed.

[@patrick4919]

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

[@breatheu]

I just like you,Period. You're educating me in ways I haven't experienced prior. Your attitude, your easy way I feel impowered. Thanks

[@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🐝🦋🌶️🥦🥕🥬

[@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...

[@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.

[@NYCWendy1]

I want to use your video as a tutorial for me to build this same exact garden bed at my school. We have a concrete ground and then a soft black top on top of the the main ground. I hope it works!

[@minhdailyharvesting]

your creativity is amazing 💕💕💕💕🌷🌷🌷🌷🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@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

[@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]

🙏😁🐕❤️

[@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😂

[@usernameblossomcolle]

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

[@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! 🥦🍄🥬🐓🐿🥑

[@simpsonken178]

I found that outing 1/4 “ hardware cloth in bottom to keep moles from eating produce.

[@billcozad7295]

Just built very similar raised beds today specifically because I have a bad mole/vole problem. Curious if that method is more effective than using chicken wire on the bottom or that 1/2 in hardware cloth?

[@billcozad7295]

Lmao nevermind you said 1/4 hardware cloth 😂

[@simpsonken178]

Bill Cozad I can’t tell if 1/2 “ would work as I never tried it. Chicken wire will rust through and when you dig in the bed you may cut it as I often. Hit the screen when digging. Also I have to remind my self that the raised bed will dry out much faster than what I am used too with ground level . Good luck have fun.

[@abrahamsir1746]

pre-pandemic wood prices. Today, that would be a $1000 raised bed :D

[@VashtheStampede007]

Seriously? And I am looking at this now 😂. How much did he say it cost him for the whole thing in the video? I had build one in 2018. 12x4x1. One inch thick (too thin). Aside the four sides, I only used six wooden sticks to strength the bed. It cost me $70 or so for everything including the screws. Now I want to build a few more. Good ones like his. Better looking, and can last longer. did I just pick the wrong time?

[@looksgoodtous]

@@VashtheStampede007 lol no, 2x10x8 is about $22 at the home center. So this build would still be below $100. Not as cheap as the video but not bad at all.

[@VashtheStampede007]

@@looksgoodtous hi 👋, what do you mean by 2x10x8? When I mentioned 12x4x1, I meant 12 L x 4 W x 1 H. I wanted to maximize planting area with the messy amount of material lol

[@looksgoodtous]

@@VashtheStampede007 sure, I'm just saying that $1000 is dramatic. It's not that much, whatever you decide to use haha.

[@VashtheStampede007]

@@looksgoodtous I just went to a local store today. They told me the price is $167 for the whole thing (like the bed in the video, but 12’x4’ instead of 8’x4’). Pine tree wood though. They don’t have any cedar at the store. What is the type of wood in the video?

[@InsaneMusicJunkie25]

I love your videos ,always a lot of good information.

[@blkharedmaiden]

Great video... Thank you so much. I'm making my first ones here in a few days and this has helped very much! And I love Tuck! I have an Astro... He doesn't much like being outside with me on the heat though... Lol. Thanks again for the video! Great job

[@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

[@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

[@MikeB_2112]

Great video James and Tuck! I will be making two of these this weekend. By the way, those 2x4s are wall studs that measure 92 5/8” in length and are made for framing a standard wall height of 8 feet. They’re precut to accommodate the top and bottom perpendicular boards. I worked in home retail for over 10 years and was asked this question quite a bit.

[@baconofthebros8893]

what are the measuremeants like 3inches by 10 feet? in the video

[@TeamProsperity]

Yeah cool. I made my 4 - 4’x8’ raised beds outta cedar 5/4

[@gart1690]

Thanks for the video . I am building a raised bed garden for my young grandson to plant his vegetables this year. I like the 2x4 seating top! Thanks again happy GF

[@abikolosik3809]

As someone who has no idea what she’s doing, this video helped me make my first garden bed! Thank you so much

[@aw4always]

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

[@olivegobin1584]

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

[@alrexrandrar]

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

[@elftails]

I would love to see this project completely finished, and even growing would be fun too!

[@AirzGamingTTV]

Built this a few months ago and absolutely love it thank you for sharing

[@hayznicole257]

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

[@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! 💕

[@jenniferc6018]

Love this channel! Many 💛❤💜🧡💚💛🤍 for the Tuck!

[@jamesprigioni]

😁❤️❤️🐕

[@SmallWonda]

We love Tuck! Always so many good ideas! 🐾🐶🙏❤🦘🐾🐶🦴 Shall share with my Great Nephew :) X

[@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