How to Build Cheap, DIY Raised Garden Beds In Under 30 Minutes

It took me about 15 minutes to build, and cost about $40 to make. Of course, you could save more if you used salvaged materials, but I wanted this to be applicable to people that don't have anything lying around the house.

Learning how to build a raised garden bed doesn't have to be difficult, and you don't have to buy expensive $200 kits or beds from a company if you don't want to...just follow this guide!

Materials:

→ Planter wall blocks (found at Home Depot)
→ 6 cu ft. soil
→ (2) 2' 2x6' boards
→ (2) 6' 2x6' boards
→Twine
→ 1" nails
→ Seeds!

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The video has a Spanish dub by Unilingo.

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[rosemariegrant]

I'm 86 years old and this looks like a garden I can make and handle. I have never had a garden before and need all the help I can get. Thanks so much for a first start.

[ShooterinOK]

i know this video is old by I super appreciate the no B.S. style. There's no silly opening, no adverts, no waste of time whatsoever. I tire quickly of the "wasted time" videos with a limited amount of time.

Thank you for that and thank you for the valuable information.

[jolujo]

Helpful hint: Those planter blocks have a center hole ... That's for driving in rebar or form stakes to keep the blocks from creeping out under the outward pressure of the soil and losing hold on your boards.
Great video 👍 Thanks

[vthomas]

I made this box garden with my kids today. I got all my supplies including plants 🍓for about $50 at Home Depot. It was my first time doing this and you made it so easy! We had fun. Thanks for keeping this video up! 😁

[Piamia]

Thank you for making this quick and easy and not all into hearing yourself talk where it would take a lot of other youtubers an hour to make!

[IAmKnightsDawn]

Just bought my first house (I'm 25 so super excited) and wanted to start a vegetable garden for a hobby that I can get the kids into as well. It would be especially helpful since I am a full time chef.

Thanks for making the video short and sweet. A lot of people like to add fluff to their content. 10/10 enjoyed it.

[augustineschaefer]

First I love that you’re barefoot outside.
Second this is something I can do! Starting seems overwhelming but this makes it exactly what I need to see...exactly how easy it is to start.

[michelled]

I built one of these a few weeks ago (I made 2 layers, so 12" deep) and the plants are going crazy--it is awesome! I have had several comments from neighbors. I wish I knew about these when we moved in 20 years ago. I will be putting in many more of these. Thank you, Kevin and team!

[AndreasCreations]

We moved to a new home in the last year. We purposely did not put our raised beds in right away, bc we wanted to watch our yard first. We are now ready to put in raised beds so that we are ready for spring planting. The info you shared in this video is exactly what we needed. Thank you. Enjoying your channel 😊

[rebeccahendricks]

THIS IS SUCH A GAME CHANGER! I wasted a lot of time last summer sweating it out in my backyard trying to nail boards together. Cheap and efficient. I literally went out and bought 8 of the wall blocks after watching this video!

[DanaD]

This is a great idea for raised beds and I think everyone who is able to garden can handle the building of it. But the best part is that is very cost effective, which is also extremely important for people like me already retired and living on a fix income. Thank you! God bless you!

[Government-EconomicsTeacher]

My 8 year old nephew is a gardener and has a full on garden... even a greenhouse (colder climate). He knows so many tips and strategies.

[Joe_Rosa]

Even though this is 3 years old I just made this yesterday in my yard and I had a simple modification if it helps. I made it taller and reinforced the corner stones with metal rods to secure the shape but also to add fencing around my garden bed to ward off pests, squirrels specifically, they are relentless, lol.

[lindav]

I am a 64 year old woman with spinal issues, BUT, I can move slowly and steadily. I am giddy to find this! I can surely do this. I am so excited to have a garden and the price of this set up is perfect for me. Thanks dear.

[lee]

I've used these blocks for years and I absolutely love them. The bed will last many many years longer than nailing or screwing the rails together using corner blocks, because the corners are the first place bugs will attack. And if you ever need to replace a piece of wood it is a very simple process, just slip a new piece in at the end of the season. Using rebar is only needed when stacking 2 or more blocks high. The bed will stay put and not slide around without using rebar. If you seal the ends of your lumber with paint or something else, your children will inherit your garden.
If you're frugal you can use recycled pallet lumber or 2x4's for the rails.



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[vinneydilamadonna]

Oh my gosh! Finally! I have been asking everyone I know to helpe with a raised bed and everyone is busy. Thank YOU

[MLugar-unbiased]

Thank you, after spending so many hours on YouTube finally I learned something very simple and economical.

[nickyru]

Hallelujah!!!! Omg!!! This is the video ive been searching for!!! So glad you had it. Ive searched other platforms and other gardeners resources and YOURS is THEE one that i needed! Perfect to a T...everything i needed to know. Nothing more nothing less. Love it. Thank you!!🙏

[Lluvhoney]

My boyfriend and I built this on our patio some months back as our our herb garden. One of the best things we've done with gardening so far.

[Smilemakeru]

HOLY crap...I can do this! This video was straight to the point with NO fluff...AWESOME! I wish everyone who posts videos could be this concise. 👍👍👍