Elevated planters make growing almost any plant easier.

you’re free to create your own in just a few simple steps.

A raised bed can solve various garden problems, especially if your yard has hard-packed, poor soil.

plant filled raised garden bed

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Rake andlevel the groundso that yourraised bedwill lie flat.

Position your 4x4s on each corner of your square to form a garden bed frame.

Stack a second 2x6 on top of the first.

raised garden bed step 1

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The ends of the 2x6 boards should be even with the sides of the post.

Use an angle square to ensure the rails and posts are lined up at right angles.

Screw the two side rails to the posts to form the other walls of the raised bed.

raised garden bed step 2

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Again, the ends of the rails should be even with the sides of the posts.

Then, adjust the raised bed until both diagonals are equal in length.

Fasten the stake to the raised bed side rails with deck screws.

raised garden bed step 3

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Repeat with each of the remaining three garden bed frame walls.

If you want,amend the soil with lots of organic matter, such as compost or peat moss.

Water the raised bed well, and you’re ready to plant!

raised garden bed step 4

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raised garden bed step 5

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raised garden bed step 6

Credit: Peter Krumhardt