How to Build a Raised Bed (New Design) - DIY Gardening Episode 16

In this video, I build a raised garden bed for my neighbor. This build has a different design and dimensions from previous builds.

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Key insights about video How to Build a Raised Bed (New Design) - DIY Gardening Episode 16

🌱 Building planter boxes can be a profitable side business.

🌱 A two feet wide and six feet long planter box design is perfect because it eliminates waste.

🌱 The cost to build a planter box has doubled from last year, but cedar and redwood are now priced similarly to pine.

🌱 Using con common redwood ensures greater rot and insect resistance.

🌱 Attaching additional boards on the inside of the planter box adds stability and a nicer finish.

🌱 This particular planter box design requires no waste or cut-offs.

🌱 The planter box can be customized with a top cap and additional boards to dress it up.

Timestamped Summary

00:09 Neighbor asks if the creator builds and sells planter boxes

00:13 Creator offers to build some for the neighbor

00:19 Neighbor wants two planter boxes that are 2 feet wide and 6 feet long

01:01 Materials needed: four 8-foot 2x4s, one 8-foot 4x4, one sheet of metal siding

01:44 The cost to build has doubled compared to last year

02:26 Cedar and redwood cost the same as pine nowadays

05:36 Cutting the metal siding into 2x6 ft and 2x2 ft sections

07:08 Using a jig to create quarter-inch offset holes for uneven ground

08:06 Connecting the panels together

12:25 Adding 2x4s on the inside and top cap for stability and aesthetics

16:25 End of the video

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Q&A

What materials do I need to build the planter boxes?

You will need four 8-foot 2x4s, one 8-foot 4x4, and one sheet of metal siding.

How much does it cost to build one planter box?

It currently costs $80 to build one planter box.

Can I use cedar or redwood instead of pine?

Yes, cedar and redwood are good alternatives and they cost the same as pine.

Do I need any special tools or equipment?

You will need a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes, a saw to make the cuts, and screws to assemble the pieces.

Is there any waste in the design?

No, this design has no waste. Each section is cut to size, so there are no cut-offs.