DIY enclosed raised bed garden. Step by step. Very nice!
Our first build site didn’t work out so well. I resorted to getting my water level, and we discovered after several frustrating hours that one side would have to be lowered (think digging a trench) about 12″, and the other raised (consider lifting onto landscape stones) about 12″. Alright, we are not golfers and apparently couldn’t read a green to save our lives!
We spend a half-hour locating a secondary site, more LEVEL than the first, adequate sunshine, close enough to the house to discourage deer and easy watering, harvesting, etc.
The only saving grace: It was our first 70-degree day in a LONG time, and the weather was gorgeous!
Eventually, we move to the “beta” site. Everything is level in about 45 minutes, and the base structure is completely assembled in another hour.
I attached photos.
1st photo: The markings came in handy!
2nd Photo: Glad I added the reliefs for the post mounting
Last three photos: The Raised Beds
Next, I need to level the posts that are there, add the three remaining posts and tie up a few loose ends before filling them with soil.