So glad to hear it! Happy gardening 💚

Good luck, I'm just starting my learning journey, I wish you all the best.

It’s been 8 mo since ur comment and I’m checking in! All the bed!

Hey. I just made this with the garden stones from Lowe’s. Super easy, $32 for 8 bricks and then you can use basically any board lying around. Attempting to grow some vegetables for the first time ever!

Great video! Where do you get the corner pieces? I've had a hard time finding them. I put in a very similar bed this past weekend. It's a little late to be planting here (Texas) but am hoping for the best. Thanks for giving hope to so many that they really can do it!

Yes!! They are so versatile I love them! I've seen the ledges too and they're so cute I just never made it that far, haha. Definitely my favorite way to throw together a raised bed, I'm glad you found them at your local Lowe's. 💚

I'm definately going to try that!!thanks

​@@katesbackyardgardening8451 Where did you find your?

Where do you find the corner pieces?

@@lan-phuongnguyen4304 They sell the bricks that you can slide the 2x4 into.

😂😂 get to planting!! I love these blocks too, I have used them since I first laid eyes on them and have never looked back

Where do you get the blocks

@@tonipicciola9090 I have found them at Home Depot and also Lowes.

No seriously, I didn't find them at my local Lowes

@@tonipicciola9090 I buy them at Lowe's or home depot.

Thanks! I love the blocks too 🤗 and great idea meaning them taller! I don't mind the lower height, but it's definitely easier on the back when they are higher

Awesome!! Happy gardening, I hope you get lots of veggies 💚

Awesome!!! Happy gardening 🌱🙌🏼

Yes that is one of the best parts!! Very versatile 💚

Yes!!! I seriously love them! And the bricks are perfect for putting potted flowers on top of so that you have pollinators all around... while keeping the garden soil open for more veggie space :)

Where do you find them?

I think they have holes in the center already. I always stack mine

​@@andyrussell5177 they do! They're prepped and rebar ready, I stacked 4 high for my compost bin.

​@@ronilda2231 I buy mine at my local Lowe's/home Depot

Awesome! Happy gardening 😊🌱

​@@katesbackyardgardening8451Question. What's the length and width of your boards?

@@agentchaos3947 most of my beds are 4' x 8' but in this video they are 2' x 4'

Yessss!!! Happy gardening and I can't wait for spring either, woohoo!

I can't use cardboard, I have bermuda grass (a gardeners nightmare!!) and it will grow up through it. And I do have some beds that I use the 12" tall boards, but really sometimes the 2x6's are so much cheaper to just get 2 instead, so I'll go with them instead. It just depends, and they work fine soil doesn't "leak out" or anything, so if it's cheaper to grab the 2x6's then I definitely recommend them instead. 🙂

Clever!!

I love all this advice! Thanks!

You are awesome. Thanks!

Im here for all the advice cause im on my way to home depoqt this weekend .😂😂😂😂how long should the side bars be

Thank you! I know cardboard is great but I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare and will grow through cardboard (and anything really) that's why I use the weed block. So for someone else (as mentioned in MANY comments already!) cardboard is probably a better alternative but for my own raised beds I use weed block still and just make sure to take extra care of my soil and add worms.

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 I had Bermuda grass as well and I just pulled the rhizomes using a digging fork, add cardboard on top, and then mulch(whether it be with compost or straw or wood chips) The Bermuda will go away.

@@devanbarger3630 it covers my whole backyard though 😂 I have 2 in ground beds that I’ve been constantly fighting it for years and years, so now when I start a new raised bed I’d rather just not deal with it. Thank you though!

@@devanbarger3630 and I’ve never heard of Bermuda grass just going away, are you sure that’s what you were dealing with? It’s invasive as hell, spreading via rhizomes, surface roots annnnnd seeds. I hate it. It would be perfect as a lawn though if I didn’t want garden beds or other plants anywhere 😂

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 yeah, my father in law has dealt with it a lot, but we didn't have any in our yard at first. We had a load of top soil dumped in our back yard and it had Bermuda rhizomes in it. I didn't know at the time and my FIL identified it when it started to grow. Charles Dowding, Jim Kovaleski, and I am sure I have heard it from other organic growers too, have essentially eliminated aggressive perennial weeds by consistent mulching and removal. Jim Kovaleski has a video where he talks about keeping his gardens edge and he just digs up the rhizomes with a garden fork 2 times a year and never has Bermuda grass in his main garden. He only has it creep in the edges. He is in Florida too, where Bermuda grows year round I think.

You are awesome. Thanks!

Could you not just buy a second hand 6 foot book shelf and put it onto he ground because I have beenbthinking of doing that works it work

​@@carolbell6005 I like your attitude, find materials and make things happen! If you do, make sure its solid wood and not "press board" or "particle board" covered in laminate. It will swell up and turn into sawdust (along with wood glue that might have nasty chemicals in it) If you find a solid wood bookshelf, its probably an antique and made from hardwood. Sell that book case and buy some lumber. Cedar fence pickets are cheap and can make up the side panels. Built a few from those for my sister. Turned out lovely

Yeah she probably didn't think she want to add on in the beginning

Using sticks and leaves will create a compost environment bringing in insects that will eat through your roots until the wood on the sticks are rotted enough. Plus it’s good only if the raised bed is going to be higher than 3feet. Otherwise it will set you back an entire growing season. The roots of your plants will compete for space and nutrients with all the junk you place in the bottom. That was from first hand experience.

That is so wonderful! I'm happy for you and that you're starting your own garden adventure, how exciting! 🤗My youngest is 4 too, and she absolutely loves being my little garden helper.

Awesome! They really are so easy, especially when you get the wood cut at Lowe's! 🙌🏼

Yesss, awesome!! 🙌🏼🌱 Happy gardening!

Thank you. I love your ideas

Happy gardening!! 💚🌱

Thank you! I love these blocks!

Thank you! Happy gardening and I wish you all the best. I'm here to help if you have questions 😊 I've been gardening in my backyard for over 10 years

I seriously love these blocks! They're so awesome. And it's not permanent either, I had a bed for a few years now, and last weekend I actually took it down and reassembled somewhere else in a better spot. They're just so convenient. 💚

Yeah, so cool. I can't wait to try.

Happy gardening! 🌱

Awesome! That sounds great. Happy 2023 gardening! 💚

If it's late for your current season that means you're just in time for the next one 😀 good luck and I hope you're able to build a new bed easily enough. These planter blocks are my favorite!!

I have 2 now that I did not put weed block under, kind of a test but we'll see what happens! Other weeds kind of took over those areas so maybe the Bermuda won't be so dominant, I'm not sure. 🤞🏼

Where do you get bricks like those

Thank you for sharing it!! I'm glad you like it :) I love these blocks, they are so easy to use.

Thanks!! 💚 Happy gardening

Thank you!!

Yes!!! Awesome 🌱🌱🌱

How is the water going to drain if you use plastic liner?

@@chucky6367 it's not plastic liner, it's weedblock and it's permeable. I don't have any drainage issues

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 l was replying to the person who commented above,, they said they were lining with plastic. You replied awesome to them, obviously you didn't catch that part about the plastic.

@@chucky6367 whoops, sorry, I didn't realize your comment was a reply to someone else. My bad! Happy gardening 🌱

Do you have a link for the blocks? I'm looking in Lowes and don't see them 😮

They're called Wall Planter Blocks, you can find them at Home Depot or Lowe's, or hopefully more places since they're becoming more popular. Here is a link in case that helps! When I buy them at Lowe's they are near the pavers and other garden bricks. www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-120-Piece-Pallet-16202336/325383444

Thanks 🙏for the heart ❤️

Yep! There is a hole available for rebar. These blocks are the best :)

Thanks!

Yes!! 🙌🏼

Creative!!! I like that. And yes I agree, just grow things! 😊

Exactly

Where did you get the blocks from?

😂 I'm sorry!! But yes, these planter blocks are the best gardening invention ever 🙌

They're cheap too. When people redo their yards, they discard those bricks. I see them everywhere. Grab them when you can.😊😊😊

If you go in the description I have a link to my list of supplies! 😊 Happy gardening! 🌱 I used cheap soil from Lowe's and added compost and manure in the video, but for the last few years I buy high quality garden soil from my local sand & gravel supplier by the yard. It's the best!

I've done quite a few like this. This smaller size was really easy compared to my 8' beds, but overall the frame is pretty easy to do with these planter blocks, I love them!!

That never even occurred to me to cut cement 😅 I don't think I have the right tools for that, but very interesting to think about it. Thanks for the tip, I'll tuck that away for someday

I didn't realize the weedblock was going to bother so many people or I would have addressed it in the video 😂 I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare, that's why I use it. I wish I could throw down cardboard and call it a day! There is a huge tree in my neighbor's yard too and the roots LOVE my raised beds 😂 Even thru the weedblock. But I add worms and compost and my soil is very healthy, so it's just the way I choose to do it and it works for me. I buy the pro grade, and it's permeable - not like solid plastic sheeting or anything. My veggies are happy and healthy, too.🌱 Happy Gardening!

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@@theKushKangaroo oh man, that sounds awful! I haven't had a bad problem with earwigs (except always in my artichokes 😂) but I do find slugs down inside the bricks which is a bummer... Slugs are attracted to bricks and wood, so it's kind of hard to avoid but I stay vigilant and keep them at bay pretty well.

I used 2" x 2' x 4' but really you can make it about any length you want. Just get the 2" thick lumber in what size you want and they will drop right in! The bricks are 6" high, so 2x6 are great.

I came hunting for this one. I like to be super sure. Thanks for asking.

Hi there! You're looking at about 64 cubic feet or about 2 1/3 yards of soil. You can fill the bottom with sticks and biodegradable material to cut down on how much soil you need, but if you are planting carrots or root vegetables I wouldn't if your bed is a foot high. They'll need all that space. But if it's for veggies that grow above ground the roots will find their way around still, no problem! Just fill with thin sticks and leaves and such about halfway, and I think that would be fine. They will degrade over time and add to your soil quality. As for the soil, your best bet to save on cost will probably be to find your local sand & gravel center that sells garden soil and buy in bulk. That is a lot cheaper than buying individual bags of soil at a garden center, and usually much better quality. It's more work for sure (wheelbarrowing and shoveling!) but much cheaper. If you think of it as great exercise it makes it easier 😂 Good luck and happy gardening!!

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 thank you SO much!!!

Dang.... I hope they catch on over there soon!! They're still relatively new here so maybe in a year or two?! I hope they start showing up in stores near you 🤞

​@@katesbackyardgardening8451 what are the corners called exactly?

@@ritacachia1416 they're called Oldcastle planter blocks here where I am in northern California.

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 thanks for your prompt response. Love your video.

@@ritacachia1416 thank you! Happy gardening, I hope you can find them 🤗

It's not a trash bag, it's weed block and it's permeable. I have Bermuda grass (a nightmare) so that's why I use it! I wish I could just do cardboard 😁 I add compost and worms though and my soil and veggies are happy.

Lowes and Home Depot carry them here where I am. (Sacramento)

@@katesbackyardgardening8451 Thanks.

They are call castle blocks

@@elviramack1864 thank.

@@josephbiben5197 I use it because I have a yard full of Bermuda grass. I add worms and compost regularly and my soil is healthy 😊 If I didn't have the Bermuda I wouldn't bother with it

I buy untreated and haven't had issues. One of my oldest beds using these blocks is about 6-7 years old, maybe older when these blocks first started showing up in stores. Untreated is cheaper and I also prefer it over lumber that's been treated with chemicals since I'm growing food in them, but that's just my personal opinion. Even if the lumber did rot after a few years I'd rather buy untreated and replace, these blocks make it super easy, the boards just slide right up and you could swap anytime. But again, I've never had to replace any rotted 2x6's yet and it's been years and years.

If you aren't in a hurry I know you can scope out FB market or craigslist, lots of people will post free leftover materials for pickup so keep your eye out for 2x6's. That will save a lot of $$! The planter blocks are about $3-4 each, but sometimes people will be getting rid of them, too (I don't know why they would do that though!) As for soil, I would suggest still getting high quality soil, that's important for growing veggies. For the weed block, I only use that because I have Bermuda grass, if you have regular weeds/grass just use cardboard. If you have the time and patience, a lot of these things can be found free or cheap, but definitely don't skimp on the soil, raised beds need a good healthy start and it will make a big difference for your veggies from the start. Happy gardening and good luck! 💚🌱

ATM where I am is 2.50!

Whoever it was, I LOVE them for it! They were hard to find a couple years ago but now they're always in stock at both Lowe's and Home Depot in my area. 🙌🌱

For this 2x4 bed it was about $100 for everything. It was also a little bit before all the prices started skyrocketing!

Really? I've never had a bed come apart like that. The ground does have to be level or the blocks will start to tilt 🤔 But I'm glad you found something that works better for you! Happy gardening 🌱

Sorry I'm a little behind on replies. Here is a link in case that helps! www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-120-Piece-Pallet-16202336/325383444

Yes I have it listed on my garden blog along with more info here: katesbackyardgarden.com/2022/07/18/easy-raised-garden-bed/

You can make it as long as you'd like, that is the best part about these blocks. You can buy short cuts 4' each, or make a longer bed and buy 8' lengths. So first decide what size bed you want for your space, and then you'll know which lumber to get. The bed in this video is 2' x 4'.

I like having a foot of soil, especially for when I grow carrots and root veggies 😊🌱

I wouldn't, that will be a terrible pain if you ever need to pull them up and it's putting thin plastic directly in your garden. Several layers of thick cardboard would work better I think. I only use the weed block because I have Bermuda grass and it's a nightmare, if you don't have super invasive weeds just put down some cardboard and you'll be fine! ☺️

Lowe's and Home Depot do sell shorter cuts. (At least the ones by me) They cost a tiny bit more, but you can buy 2' lengths if needed. ☺️