Raised Flower Bed Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about raised flower bed plans. I have designed this simple raised flower bed so you can enhance the look of your garden. You can make a few adjustments to suit your needs, such as modifying the dimensions of the bed. Invest in cedar or redwood, if you want to keep the flower bed for many, many years in a row. If you enjoy my design, don’t forget to take a look over the rest of my free plans HERE.

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Raised Flower Bed Plans

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• A – 6 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 69″ long, 6 pieces – 48″ long BED
• B – 3 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 16 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 18 1/2″ long SUPPORTS
• C – 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 24″ long PLANTER
• D – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 29″ long, 2 pieces – 26 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 50 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 74 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 73 1/4″ long TRIMS

• 10 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8′
• 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8′
• 3 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 12′
• landscape fabric
• 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws
• soil

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Post hole digger, Concrete mixer

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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• Pyramid planter plans
• Strawberry planter plans

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DIY Raised Flower Bed

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The first step of the project is to build the frames for the raised garden bed. Therefore, you need to cut the components from 2x6s at 48″ and 69″. Align the edges with attention, making sure the corners are square. Drill pilot holes through the 48″ long components and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components.

Assembling the raised bed

Build 3 frames in total and then stack them one on top of the other, as shown in the plans. Make sure the edges are aligned and leave no gaps between them. It is essential to stack the frames on a level surface, from the very beginning. Check if the corners are square, drill pilot holes through the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the frames. Leave no gaps between the frames.

Fitting-the-supports-for-the-top-planter

Use 2×2 lumber for the supports that will hold the top planter. Cut the supports at 22″ and then secure them to the flower bed with 2 1/2″ screws, after drilling pilot holes.

Building the top plater

Next, you need to build the elevated planter from 2x6s. Cut the slats at 24″ and then secure them to the 2×2 supports with 2 1/2″ screws. Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws.

Top-trims

Use 1×3 lumber for the trims. Make the cuts to the two trims with a saw and smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Fitting the top trims

Fit the trims to the garden bed. Align the edges with attention and leave no gaps between them. Insert 2″ nails to secure the trims into place tightly.

Fitting the trims to the elevated planter

Continue the project by attaching the 1×3 trims to the elevated planter. Use a saw to make 45 degrees cuts at both ends of the trims and then secure them into place with 2″ nails.

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Fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper. Apply a few coats of paint or stain over the components to enhance the look of the flower bed. Make sure the products are not toxic.

Raised Flower Bed Plans

This is a simple woodworking project, so any person with basic diy skills can get the job done in a few hours. If you like my project, I recommend you to take a look over the rest of my woodworking plans HERE. Choose from thousands of free designs and fill your life with DIY joy!

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