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Raised bed planters are very popular here in the Low Country of South Carolina because the soil is so sandy. I am wanting to make things as easy as possible so am looking for a plan for a elevated raised bed. First and foremost would be the consideration for the weight of the water logged top soil in a 4 x 6 raised bed so attention to the detail of a solid construction is very important. Is there anybody out there who has any experience with such?

Ray

p.s. I can buy a ready to assemble unit 5" x 3" with all that is needed for growing immediately for $250 so should I do this or get started on a pocket hole secured unit?

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i use old pallets i tear them apart and build raised ones im doing that now getting ready for spring

Raised bed planters can be constructed using 3x4 (double "D" shape) PT landscape timbers.

Install them tiered---held together with rebar.

(drill holes thru the timbers and drive rebar 12" deep into the soil)

Overlap the ends about 2ft.

Alternate timbers size:  2-1/2 x 3"

This construction permits easy removal and relocating, if desired.

Alternate construction:

2x6 PT lumber planks---

position the 2x's on edge---

drill thru-holes for the rebar---

(5/8" dia holes for easy on-and-off---plus it gives more wiggle room)---

drive the rebar, into the soil, so its flush with the top of the timbers.

Locate a rebar 6-12" from each end, will suffice.

Drive the rebars 12" into the soil, (as mentioned about)---tap the rebars into the soil, using an 8lb sledge.

Cutting down an 8 ft section, making one 5ft piece and 3ft for the other piece, will give you the 5x3ft bed you desire.

Two such 8 ft secions, will make for such size beds.

(Two 2x6 planks is more economical than two tiers of 3x4 timbers).

6" (5-1/2" actual), will suffice nicely for a 6" deep raised garden bed.

Using rebar  will facilitate easy removal of the planks, and relocate the garden bed, (if desired), to a new location---

just pry-up and lift off the planks and pull out the rebar from the soil.

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