Share this video if you Love Gardening! 00:00 Intro 00:19 Pros of Standard Raised Bed 02:00 Cons of Standard Raised Bed 03:14 Tuck Eating Mustard Greens 03:45 Pros of Pallet Raised Bed 04:50 Cons of Pallet Raised Bed 05:35 Pros of Metal Raised Bed 06:58 Cons of Metal Raised Bed 08:34 Giveaway Winner of Metal Raised Bed 09:30 Pros of Cedar Raised Bed 10:53 Cons of Cedar Raised Bed 11:09 The Ugly Truth About Raised Beds 14:26 Final Thoughts
@samhamblen3063 ай бұрын
I have used fiber pots. They lasted 5 years so far. Really inexpensive and can get all kinds of sizes and configurations. I bought some 200 gal. Took a truck to a place that sells different types of soil by the tractor scoop. Way way cheaper than bags. Love your show man.
@lindaseel99863 ай бұрын
James, what if you shellac the heat treated pallets? Would that be a problem? Linseed oil? 💟💕♥️🤗😀💞💓❣️💗💖💝💘🥰❤️😘
@susanlee84803 ай бұрын
What was the name of the citrus that was Mandarin - lemon - lime hybrid tree that chefs like?
@susanlee84803 ай бұрын
Congrats Page
@connecticutwormsgardens3 ай бұрын
@8:05 into the video you point out the rusted "screws" in the metal bed. Those aren't screws, they are nuts and for under $5.00 you can buy a box of stainless steel nuts that will never rust. Replace the ones you have with stainless, or, just leave the rust which is a naturally occurring mineral
@Broly915713 ай бұрын
Lol...that's my mom that won the give away. If anyone cares. Her name is Paj but pronounced Page like a book. She got super excited and sent me this video since we do gardening and said check out the video. 😂
@pajclackum73693 ай бұрын
Thank you, son!
@simonlang24853 ай бұрын
May she enjoy years and years of fun gardening with her prize, and may everything she plants grow healthily and abundantly!
@deonarly3 ай бұрын
Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@voiceanddrum3 ай бұрын
Yay! Happy gardening to you! (O:
@TexasLocalProduce3 ай бұрын
You lucky lady!!! 🎉
@ziptiefighter3 ай бұрын
Repurpose an old leaky garden hose to use as an edge protector. Slit along its length. It'll hold up to UV and time.
@simonlang24853 ай бұрын
What a super idea! Thanks much for sharing it!
@CookieMentalCrisis3 ай бұрын
I like that this video isnt a plug for your own line of raised beds, but genuine and wholesome advice. Cheers!
@danileremeev60483 ай бұрын
bit of a plug
@brokenmeats59283 ай бұрын
I love ALL The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni videos!
@jamesprigioni3 ай бұрын
Let's Gooo!!! 😁🐕
@jean12283 ай бұрын
@@jamesprigioniJames I found symphylans in my raised bed at the end of last season. About the same time you posted that you found some - what did you do? Would planting potatoes or flowers help the soil? I’m not sure what to do.
@CC-.-.-.-.3 ай бұрын
If you have an exposed edge on a metal raised bed, a pool noodle may help? Yay, Tuck! ❤❤❤ Congratulations to the winner of last week's raised bed!
@gwenkilby3 ай бұрын
Or maybe some hose.
@CC-.-.-.-.3 ай бұрын
@@gwenkilby Good idea, more resistant to the elements.
@dianehansen76403 ай бұрын
We gathered free heat treated pallets and nailed them together, as is, to make square raised beds. Lined the beds to contain the materials and filled with tree branches and chunk’s. Then soil, compost, peat moss and such. I’m able to stand by the raised beds to plant and harvest. Being in my 70’s, stooping or kneeling is no longer an option so the 4 pallet beds we have work great. We’re able to eat the produce directly from the garden!
@simonlang24853 ай бұрын
Thanks, Diane, for the encouraging message. I'm 89, and was a Master Gardener, but have been unable to garden until now. Your message gives me hope for possibly being able to garden again, which would be a true blessing! Bless your clever little green thumbs!!
@crookedstrings30093 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the winner !
@carolexo72693 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the winner of the raised bed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤'s to Tuck!!!
@jakefrechette32243 ай бұрын
Tuck licking his chops thinking about eating the asparagus was all of us haha. Looks like a yummy harvest ahead!
@mssavedin923 ай бұрын
we just built 2. of the basic raised beds out of cedar...they'll last quite abit longer. We're going to be making the PVC toppers too. Thats such a great idea, so versatile!
@stephenrpell31943 ай бұрын
I use many of your techniques in our raised bed gardens here in East Tennessee. We use concrete blocks, 2 high, stacked, no mortar. We are going into our fifth year with them. No rust. No rot. And they stand up well when hit by a new zero turn mower.
@keralee3 ай бұрын
Further north in WI...same iuse of concrete blocks but frost heave messes up walls, I have to restack every few years. But I dont have to buy new wood !
@nobodyreally84413 ай бұрын
Do you have a problem with ants?
@maryj.sanmiguel38953 ай бұрын
Good to know we're in southeastern Kentucky. This will be my first time gardening & I'm so excited!
@donnabrooks117326 күн бұрын
Does it make your soil too alkaline? I've been worried about fly ash in the past used in the production of concrete blocks and its not good.
@csmitty35173 ай бұрын
Congrats Paj on your new bed. I think Tuck want to give away a seed starting kit.
@davidthedeaf3 ай бұрын
In AZ, a Deaf girl I have been inspiring to try a garden designed a short raised bed using cedar cut at Home Depot plus 4 tan-colored, concrete, planter wall blocks joining the ends. No hammer and nails needed! Just assemble. Looks great and can be easily added to make various shapes and designs.
@nat76hill3 ай бұрын
I’d love to see pictures of hers. ❤
@davidthedeaf3 ай бұрын
@@nat76hill she sent me a photo of it. It is wonderful and I am not sure how to share it with others though as I live in WA state and thus cannot upload to my KZfaq the video. However, I believe if you look up the Home Depot blocks and then use imagination for 2 cedar planks on top of each other, you may have an idea how nice it looks! Her brother in law had made one like this, who lives near her mom, and he has had very good luck in Arizona with this method for over a year. Now she and I are looking at how to water well and not on the leaves, perhaps with a timer and irrigation tubing. I am very proud of her as she is a city girl in the country and growing a tomato plant for her mom even though she herself hates tomatoes. :)
@MoonMan19563 ай бұрын
I have 9 high metal raised beds (30-32 inches tall - from Birdies and Vego) and 10 regular galvanized metal raised beds (11-12 inches tall - no name from Amazon) in my 8500 square foot food forest. I bought all light and dark green, so they blend in better. Love that custom netting you are using in the metal raised beds. I saw that but didn't buy it. I use tulle (think bridal veil material if you are not familiar with tulle). It's so much cheaper than those custom covers and keeps the tiny pests out while letting sunshine and water in. I have also used plain wood and cedar raised beds in the past and still have 10 of them in use. I prefer the metal ones, especially the taller ones. I am 68 and they are great for senior citizens; you don't have to bend or crawl on the ground. to tend them. As always, thanks for the video, James. Happy growing!
@donnabrooks117326 күн бұрын
Tulle is good. I've watched a gardening channel from California. Sorry don't remember the name. She does a lot of gardening in totes and uses tulle for protection.
@jedpusczykowski49553 ай бұрын
I think you should come up with a James Prigioni new gardener seed starter package. A few of your most favorite varieties for a new Gardener.
@lindaseel99863 ай бұрын
That's a great idea.
@user-de1ub6gd3c3 ай бұрын
My favorite raised beds in farming country - animal feeders and waterers. Expensive when new, but sometimes you can find used ones. Last almost forever!
@palmsandboars3 ай бұрын
Agreed. I got one about 10 years ago and it's still in great shape. A couple of years ago I bought another one at Home Depot when it was on sale for HALF PRICE! I couldn't pass that up.
@mplslawnguy33893 ай бұрын
Do you cut the entire bottom out or just some holes? They don’t look that expensive where I’m at and they would probably outlast those flimsy raised beds they’re selling now.
@vj5633 ай бұрын
Congrats to the winner! ☺ Thank you James and Tuck for the opportunity and the info on raised beds! 💕
@NipItInTheBud1003 ай бұрын
I always love a Tuck appearance! We just lost our best feline buddy a week ago and there is nothing like having a buddy like that to keep you company!! Thanks for the great content!!
@gwenkilby3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry about your buddy 💔❤💔
@NipItInTheBud1003 ай бұрын
@@gwenkilby thanks!
@BellaSC3 ай бұрын
I really like the burnt wood bed. It’s more organic looking than metal.
@user-xe9uy5ly3i3 ай бұрын
We in South FL got metal hurricane shutters for free last year. Our raised beds are producing well both last year and this. Arugula, Celery, tons of tomatoes, basil, even had watermelon ! Still going strong this summer.
@jamesprigioni3 ай бұрын
Let's Gooo!!!
@karenburrell51883 ай бұрын
I love all raised beds because I garden in a wheelchair. Your channel has always offered such great information and ideas. Love Tuck ❤❤❤❤
@budfahnestock24183 ай бұрын
nice video, glad you're showing the pro's and con's of all the types of beds you can get. A lot of the videos out there just taught the most expensive stuff you can buy as if it's the best for anyone. Not all of us want 3' tall metal beds
@sandrad6823 ай бұрын
Congrats Paj. Thanks James for sharing all the pros and cons of raised beds. ❤❤❤❤ for Tuck
@Tufenuff833 ай бұрын
Ya gotta be careful with pallet wood. Sometimes they are treated with chemicals.
@marinadoktor3 ай бұрын
I had the same thought. Thanks for mentioning it.
@mplslawnguy33893 ай бұрын
I get it, but I have read that regular treated lumber is ok, it’s old railroad ties that you should never use. I’d be more worried about what was stored on the pallets over the years and what may have spilled on them.
@TheresaShaw-xp1hy3 ай бұрын
Congratulations to Pag! And 💕💕💕💕💕 to Tuck! This is a really good one on the pros and cons of the different raised beds. Ours are made by Vita, a resin key hole style we got on sale at Costco. They are 2’ high. And holding up well so far. My neighbor has the metal ones you have now. I really like the look, and all of the accessories that are available. Very cool!
@ImGlyn3 ай бұрын
Really useful video James, thank you! ❤❤❤ For Tuck & well done to him for picking the giveaway winner - congratulations Paj, wishing you more good luck with your gardening 👍🏻
@nancyseery22133 ай бұрын
Thanks for the garden bed give away and congrats to the winner!!!! God bless y'all and keep growing.
@Homesowing3 ай бұрын
Congrats on winning your bed pai❤🎉
@gardengypsy703 ай бұрын
Congrats Patz!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 woohoo good for you! I would like to see hand tools like pruners or your amazing fertilizer!!!
@joannsilva47153 ай бұрын
Congratulations Patch, happy growing! ❤ Tuck ❤wooden raised beds! Had them since 2004, just love the natural look! ❤ Mental ones too, have 3-different brands & happy with them all! Have galvanized bushel bins too! And a old horse trough! Variety is the spice of life! ❤🐾🐾❤️
@michaelbacile84393 ай бұрын
My wife and I invested in the 10 in 1 vego bed. We got 3 of them. It’s been 3 weeks and we haven’t had any problems with them bending or anything. They felt flimsy at first but once you get soil in them and it packs in from watering they’re very strong and look great. The screws rusting was the only thing I could potentially see going wrong down the road. Were happy with them so far!
@juliahelland64883 ай бұрын
Congrats Pat! Happy gardening!💯 Sending love to Tuck 💯❣️❣️❣️❣️ Thanks again for sharing!
@rljustus73 ай бұрын
I love your videos and Tuck! Congrats to the winner! 😊❤
@LLTization3 ай бұрын
You have kept your word to do container gardening this season..kudos for that. My garden consists of dollar store stackables, big hardware store buckets, and two small elevated cedar beds. Container gardening has your Food Forest looking clean and ready for a bountiful harvest!💕💕💕💕💕
@1turf323 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS
@starsonwater3 ай бұрын
Congratulations Patch!! Enjoy your Raised bed! :)
@grandmaDecker3 ай бұрын
Congrats to the winner!! Hi Tuck ♥🥬
@clausroquefort95453 ай бұрын
stone can come in many varieties, be it natural rocks, baked bricks or concrete! might wanna cover that stuff in another video!
@toniatalley19773 ай бұрын
Yay!!! Congrats to the winner of the raised bed!!!
@georgegibson7073 ай бұрын
Built mine from discarded metal roofing sheets from a skip. Sanded off any rust plus some zinc paint. Lined with foam sheet from discarded fruit boxes plus old plastic film. Basically free, 12 years ago and no sign of deterioration yet - still going strong.
@Kathleen2533 ай бұрын
I used old cedar fencing that was being discarded. I had 2x4 s as well as the 6' x6" boards. I made my beds 18" high, with reinforced corners using the 4x4 posts. I have had these beds 5 years and are still in service.
@karengiorella26903 ай бұрын
Me too. Got mine at a construction surplus store near where I lived. Great bargain. Lasts forever.
@monafoley7263 ай бұрын
I use trees. I’m in the country and have lots of trees. They work good and you can stack them like a log home. Love Tuck. ❤
@Xarcell3 ай бұрын
I use concrete blocks. I stack them tall enough to sit on. They have thermal mass, meaning they hold in heat to be released at night, and cold that is released during they day. Helps regulate the temperature of the soil.
@connieemery62853 ай бұрын
Congrats to Padge! Enjoy your raised bed! 💜
@maryannharding62353 ай бұрын
Tuck is adorable. I love how he enjoys his vegetables. 😍 Great video, very nice to have the pros and cons of each type.
@maryj.sanmiguel38953 ай бұрын
Tuck must be so healthy eating fresh veggies!❤❤❤ Thank you, James. 🎉
@Minamac1Cali3 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the winner of the raise bed 🎉
@dharmaslife3 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner 💖
@EasycookingwithGloriaS3 ай бұрын
Congratulations Patch
@GillianHannaOP3 ай бұрын
Raised beds are the go 💯 along with pots/containers and direct planting into the ground 🍈 🍋🍊 🌳 🍎
@davemanthei51693 ай бұрын
I stumbled upon your videos while looking for gardening tips. Just a quick thought. I think you're an amazing human being. Unfortunately u can't give someone too much praise without them thinking you're crazy. But I can read people well and you're a cut above. I see your passion and your joy when the little things go right. It's so true. You said it, so much goes wrong it's a blessing when things go right. It is such a joy to come home from this crazy world and watch your videos. You have great advice for us all. Stay just the way you are . People are so weird and judgemental. Don't let that bother you. Everyone wants to be a pro...follow your heart. Not theirs. God bless u. Thanks for your help.
@elainelear49823 ай бұрын
Congratulations Paj. Thank you for another great video.❤❤❤❤❤
@carissalizotte89773 ай бұрын
Great video as always! Congrats to the giveaway winner! 💚🙌🏽
@darlapace78423 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ for the Mighty Tuck, Precious Prince of Produce!
@donnacastro39283 ай бұрын
I always look forward to seeing Tuck!! Love him!💖💖
@homesecurityshortclipspluse3 ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
@palmsandboars3 ай бұрын
Congrats to Paj Clackum!
@jean-marclariviere76183 ай бұрын
congrats Paj and good gardening
@Edustakaa3 ай бұрын
Thank you James and Tuck! You guys are awesome. ❤❤❤ The giveaways are so much fun too! Congrats Paj!
@lexi-vx1pd3 ай бұрын
James, you and Tuck rock. Thanks for the great content, I've learned so much from you, my garden is transformed!
@SuperKabookie3 ай бұрын
Good for you Paj ❤❤❤❤
@sherrylingenfelter89913 ай бұрын
Congratulations Paj!
@Detour4it3 ай бұрын
Congrats, Patch!
@lhcross75973 ай бұрын
Congratulations Paj 🎉
@danielleboule32203 ай бұрын
That was very informative and how exciting for Paj congrats!
@palmsandboars3 ай бұрын
Extra hugs and kisses for Tuck! He's such a good dog.
@loveylove29733 ай бұрын
Congrats to the winner!!
@sabinablessington6643 ай бұрын
So many options, so little time. I am using concrete masonry units for beds. I can make any width, length and height. I can top with 1 1/2 inch cmu's and sit on the edge. Love your channel my friend
@pjohn14353 ай бұрын
Congratulations to Pag.
@conniegonzalez60683 ай бұрын
Congrats to the winner 👍👍🙏
@bungalobill79413 күн бұрын
Allura Fiber Board is the best thing I have found. Comes in 1/2 x 3 x 5 for about $15. All you need is a circular saw with a fiber board blade, drill, screws, and 2 x 4 at the corners and middle for tying it together. The stuff is tough and will last forever. Longer than any metal bed. And a lot cheaper.
@clem24u3 ай бұрын
I made metal raised beds from corrugated roofing panels. Good height. long lasting, square corners. The wood incorporated in the faming looks good and can be replaced, piece at a time as necessary.
@samuellawson95523 ай бұрын
This channel is what KZfaq is all about!!!
@jamesprigioni3 ай бұрын
Let's Gooo!!!
@teebob213 ай бұрын
In my experience, you can double the lifespan of a plain lumber raised bed by treating it with linseed oil before filling it. After 4-5 years, empty the bed, brush it free of soil, and oil the wood again. I have a bed that is 11 years old and going strong, but it's on its last legs. Two or three more winters will make it necessary to build a new one.
@AlternativeHomesteading3 ай бұрын
Congratulations Padge.
@Hollydama3 ай бұрын
Congrats, Paj!!!! 🎉
@MeanOldLady3 ай бұрын
My journey with raised beds led me to making them out of concrete. We used basalt fibers (they don't chemically react with the alkalinity of the concrete & are 3x lighter & 2.5 stronger (tensile) than steel fibers) mixed in with the concrete (+ dye for color) & used some hardware cloth to reinforce the corners, otherwise no rebar. We built them right on top of French drains we dug to deal with drainage (we covered the trench from bottom to top with landscape fabric to greatly slow infiltration of dirt over time, as well as keeping the concrete mix out) as well as a cushion to buffer against the seasonal, clay shifting in the ground. We made them 4" wide at the top & 6" wide at the base & 2' tall. It took us all summer to build them with just the 2 of us. (We wanted them to lie fallow that year as they needed to rest after 7 years of rotational use.) We set up forms with plywood & aluminum roofing sheets, filled & gently vibrated them to ensure even distribution & let them set for a week, covered with tarps to keep the moisture in. & then filled them after 2 weeks with mostly half decomposed wood chips which would finish by the time spring planting came back around. They've stood up with no cracks, no mole/vole invasions & good, healthy soil for 3 years now.
@anitahernandez12073 ай бұрын
❤❤❤🐶🐾 Love to see little Tuck Your food forest is going to look so good this spring and summer!
@cherylschneider32943 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ congratulations
@valerieclackum16093 ай бұрын
Omgee....I have worked every day for the past week and half. I just came on here to see who won!! And saw my name...(yeah...spelled funny but pronounced page). Thank you for all the congratulations!!
@valerieclackum16093 ай бұрын
I wanted to add...54 is my birthday...May 4th. I will be 55. 2 healed fractures in my spine along with Fibromyalgia. I am using grow bags on pallets this year to help alleviate some of the bending. I am soooo excited to win this awesome "real raised bed" and plan on building some with pallets as I collect them. I am so grateful and my little Henry (chiweenie) who will be in my modest garden with me this year!
@susanskd3 ай бұрын
Congratulation Pat
@DawnDBoyerPhD3 ай бұрын
I have had several raised bed gardens and finally went back to traditional tilling up a field and planting as many seeds and garden center plants as possible; hoping my caos gardening will overwhelm any weeds and put out loads of veggies
@sandraoconnor57002 ай бұрын
Congratulations Paj, enjoy!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@sodsqad80893 ай бұрын
Another great video. I've been a landscape contractor for 35 years and learned from many mistakes. I see an issue that will happen eventually. Your fruit tree roots will find the water from your raised beds and raise havoc. You never mentioned redwood for raised beds. I build a lot of raised beds for customers and use redwood only. Also, from my experience all fasteners that are supplied with the Vego raised beds and all the other brands supply what they call stainless steel fasteners. The stainless steel is very poor quality and they all rust in about 2-5 years. Never give up!
@tammybinfl47553 ай бұрын
Congratulations Pag!!
@user-zv4wx9em5w3 ай бұрын
Love you and Tuck! Wonderful video, James. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤🥕🥕🥕
@bertan85107 күн бұрын
My dad built me some 4x4 beds out of redwood 10 years ago. Still working for me
@donnabagnati293 ай бұрын
I just ordered 2 - 6ft x 3 ft x 1 ft deep metal raised beds, I can’t wait to use them, my sister in law sent me money for my birthday, it was 4/22, I turned 64, it’s getting hard for me to get down and weed
@jamesprigioni3 ай бұрын
Let's Gooo!!!
@outbackorchard82243 ай бұрын
Super video James! Hope you don't get too cold down there tonight. We are expecting 24 degrees up here in Vermont 😢
@Hoboranger3 ай бұрын
I painted my beds with mineral oil before assembly and it increased the life tremendously 7 years ago and still good!.
@danielleboule32203 ай бұрын
Your excitement is contagious James. Thank you for the great video. We have a freeze coming tonight in MA so I’ve got everything covered. I hope they live. ❤for Tuck.
@albertnett78643 ай бұрын
Congrats Paj
@shauncampbell9693 ай бұрын
Hi, I live in an apartment, but I find your videos, refreshing. All the best Shaun 🦉 of NYC ☕🥐🗽
@BigboiiTone3 ай бұрын
You know Kent and Shan love their viewers. Some channels i feel like i am just a source of likes and views. With this channel we are all one family we are
@terencechandler8453 ай бұрын
I made some raised beds out of red earth clay lome and gave it a light cement render then lime wash with some chicken wire and cement cap for strength. They look earthy nice to sit on the edges and last for years. Also they cost about $25 to build. For a 1200x3m bed
@DawnMLaPointeАй бұрын
We built raised beds using cedar about 15 years ago in northern Minnesota. They’re still going pretty strong. We lined them with plastic sheeting, which is probably slowing any wood rot.
@anatapia45763 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤Tuck❤❤❤ A heart for James too ❤😂 thank you for the great inspiration..this year will be our first year growing our garden.
@venomsailor3 ай бұрын
I have 6 of the olive green ones and love them. Starting my 3rd season with them and still in perfect condition. No rust or anything. I basically plant them on a sqft garden planting, and for the corners, i plant cucumbers, melons etc. things that will grow over the side to the ground.
@grannysweet3 ай бұрын
Best overview of raised beds I've seen. Love Tuck ❤. Happy gardening.