|
We used 2X12's and 4X4's. We cut the 4X4 posts to the width of twice the demension of the width of the boards used (in other words we measured the width of the board so it ended up that we cut the 4X4's a little shy of 24 inches long). You need to cut 4 of these. posts. Then cut the 2X12's to whatever length you want the beds to be. But I would advise not making the beds more than 3 feet across so you don't have to climb in the beds to reach stuff. So youwill need 4 boards cut to 3 feet and 4 boards cut to whatever length you decide. Then just use galvenized screws to screw the 2X12's into the 4X4's making a box (remember that you are stacking these 2 boards high). Oh and its easier to build them in place rather than moving them after the fact, but if you have to build them in one area then move them later on, it can be done just enlist help. When you have them in place, you can put leaves down in the bottom or just fill with good compost. And plant away. Oh and one hint that I haven't done myself buy I've heard works well is that if you have a slug problem, buy some copper tape (like the kind used when making stained glass) and put around the top board. The slugs can't cross it.
|