How to Fill a DEEP Raised Bed CHEAP and EASY, Backyard Gardening

This is how we build raised beds… 🌱 We like the 4x8 size best. It’s easy to access from either side and you can easily grow 2-3 “rows” per bed. 🌱 We prefer using pine or treated lumber. But cedar, stone, metal, bricks, or even concrete blocks can work. Use what you’ve got! 🌱 Your raised bed should be at least 10 inches deep for strong root development. If your beds don’t have a bottom, the soil will gradually improve below your bed, giving you fertile soil to work with on a deeper level in fu