How To Build A Raised Garden Bed With Sleepers

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed with Sleepers

Raised garden beds are a great way to improve drainage, extend the growing season, and keep pests and diseases away from your plants. They are also relatively easy to build, even for beginners. In this article, we will show you how to build a raised garden bed with sleepers.

Materials you will need:

Sleepers (the number of sleepers you will need will depend on the size of your bed)
Landscape fabric
Soil
Plants

Tools you will need:

Saw
Drill
Screws
Shovel
Hoe
Rake

Instructions:

1. Choose a location for your bed. The location should be level and get plenty of sunlight. It should also be close to a water source. 2. Determine the size of your bed. The size of your bed will depend on the amount of space you have and the number of plants you want to grow. 3. Cut the sleepers to the desired length. The sleepers should be long enough to form the sides of your bed. 4. Assemble the frame of your bed. Screw the sleepers together to form a rectangle. 5. Line the bottom of your bed with landscape fabric. The landscape fabric will help to prevent weeds from growing in your bed. 6. Fill your bed with soil. The type of soil you use will depend on the plants you want to grow. 7. Plant your plants. Space your plants according to the directions on the seed packet. 8. Water your plants regularly. The amount of water you need to give your plants will depend on the type of plants you are growing and the weather conditions.

Tips:

You can use any type of wood for your sleepers, but cedar is a good choice because it is rot-resistant.
You can also use cinder blocks or concrete blocks to build a raised garden bed.
If you are building a large bed, you may want to add some support posts in the middle of the bed.
Raised garden beds can be used to grow a variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and flowers.