How To Build An Elevated Raised Garden Bed - DIY Planter Box With Free Plans

Today I build a very large and sturdy elevated raised garden bed for some of my vegetables. This was a backyard DIY planter box and I include free plans.

Total Dimensions:
Garden Box - 8-ft L x 28 1/2-in W x 32-in H
Garden Box with Railings - 100 1/4-in L x 32 1/2-in W x 33-in H

Total of 13 - 1x6x8 - Cedar Planks
6 – planks used for the length of bed / 3 on each side (cut evenly) slightly under 8 x 5 ½"
2 – planks used for the width of bed / 3 on each side (cut evenly into 30”) about 30 x 5 ½"
5 – planks used for the bottom of the bed / (cut evenly just shy of 30” - about 28 ½ x 5 ½")

Total of 5 - 1x6x8 – pressure treated planks
2 planks -cut evenly into 6 legs = 32”x 5 ½”)
1 plank - cut evenly into 3 legs = 32” x 4 ½")
1 plank - cut into 1 leg = 32” x 4 ½" and 2 – 32 ½ x 2 ¼" then 45 degree miter cut on each end (total of 10 legs and 2 short railings if using)
*Extra wood from last plank cut is used for long trim/railing (optional) and for bed brace
1 plank used for the top long trim/railing cut into 2 pieces then add extra scrap wood to create 2 railings. Total length about 100 3/8” x 2 ¼" with 45 degree miter cut on either end. (optional)

1 - 2x4x8 – pressure treated (cut in half length-wise then cut slightly to match length of bed)
Total of 2 pieces that are about 1 ¾” x 1 ½" x 8

Paint – optional
Railings – optional – no railings – remove 1 pressure treated plank from plan
Screws used – #10 x 1-1/2-in Exterior Wood Screws
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[guermeisterdoodlebug]

Not only a nice planter project, but great job with the video, kept it moving without a lot of unnecessary stuff.

[er]

Nice job, I’m a G.C. and carpenter, I like what you did, I’m gonna copy you, suggestion, stop working on the ground, 2 adjustable saw horses and a cheap 28 or 30” hollow core door makes a good but light weight work table and if you don’t leave it in the direct weather it will last quite a while, believe me, if you keep working like that it’s going to take a tole on your body and soon.

[dipohtcdesireeye]

Like it? ... I LOVE it ...my wife has been asking for an elevated bed this Spring, will be making this for her and you bet she’ll love me forever 😂👍...thanks for making this video 😊🙏

[markchapman]

Nice to see a quality designed project using cedar and pocket holes. Best Mark

[A_Cunning_Linguist]

"I fail all the time, it means nothing." Gene Simmons. 💪🏻😎
Wicked vid, also saved your self watering vid for my go to! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[paulpetersen]

Thanks Dee. The planter came out great. My wife is VERY happy. Took a pic, but don't know how to share it here.

[froggyfur]

Smart lady, you can't imagine how much this will mean to you many years down the road. I wish I had started making raised beds while I was still able-bodied.

[tammyleitte]

It’s beautiful! I love the contrast of colors!

[jeremysmith]

I love that you left in the sounds even in fast forward!! nice

[cheflorenzo]

Very well done! You may not be a carpenter but you certainly have talent. I love your style and your videos. Thank you.

[GhostRider-fzij]

Thank you so much for your great plans! I made one box that followed your plans and two that were about half size. We just started harvesting. My kids have enjoyed it as much as me! Thank you!!!

[CM_STILL_PLAYING]

Well done! You ARE a carpenter! Loved it

[jessicandennis]

This is beautiful and I learned a lot! Thank you for the video!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[srehbaum]

Just what we've been looking for --- thanks - we're going to get ours started!!! Good VIDEO!!!

[eldorawillie]

I love your raised bed garden and I wish I could build one like that my self you are brilliant to build this box yourself CONGRATULATIONS!!🙏🙏

[fionawilliams]

This is amazing, thank you so much for this comprehensive video, I will be using this DIY this spring to make my elevated beds.

[christopherduncan]

Outstanding with the list of materials used! Well done

[debrasmith]

This is exactly what I wanted. Looks so nice, clean & perfect

[MoroninaMeatsuit]

Perfect 👍 thanks for the parts list in the discription. I'm old so I don't remember things to well lol

[jarmstrong]

Nice job. As a suggestion for those who do not own a jig for drilling holes. a good carpenters glue like Titebond III and some clamps should provide a sturdy elevated garden box in the tongue and groove parts of the boards. Use galvanized or decking screws. Don’t use steel nails or screws since they rust easily and leave dark marks on the wood as they corrode. Don’t use pressure treated lumber since you don’t know what bad chemical were put into the wood as preservatives and them have them leach into the garden soil.