If you don t have the time or the space to cater to a large garden you can still have the gratifying garden you ve always dreamed of having raised garden beds are the shortcut to a plentiful supply of fresh fruits and veggies even in the first year.
Stand up garden bed plans.
Set two 2 4 s cut to 3 long or your desired height but i recommend no more than 3 long these are the base legs atop the baseboards at the sides.
Plan how many beds you re going to need.
All you need is a spot that gets six or more hours of sunshine each day.
There are several plans to choose from.
It s also raised 32 to make bending over your garden easier.
The idea is simple.
This raised garden bed plan uses the square foot gardening technique.
White house inspired raised garden bed plans grow a 4x12 foot version of the white house kitchen garden designed by better homes and gardens garden editors on your own south or east or west lawn.
Set another 2 4 across the baseboards where it will be attached to the top of the legs.
Along with the free plan is a video that shows you all the details on how to build one for yourself.
Plan the size of your bed.
One big bed is more cost effective than several smaller beds.
The technique is a great way to build a small yet intensively planted garden.
Carve out a square shape create square foot squares line them up and start planting.
Set the 3 baseboards 46 long down on the ground tight against each other.
It can truly take years to create a large beautiful plush garden with rows upon rows of thriving crops.
But depending on what you re going to plant smaller beds might be a better idea.