SAFE and LOW COST raised garden beds

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6 жыл бұрын

Raised garden beds can be expensive, John is finishing the edging on this one and explains how to build them in a very affordable way.
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@27Wookiee 6 жыл бұрын

"Needs more effort to slide on.....also means it takes more effort to come off." Wonderful words of wisdom.

@timlennon2115 4 жыл бұрын

I'm making a green house from my. Oll swim pool. I states to put. Kitchen scrap in the ground dig in put the scrap in for two years and know I'm put in rese bed and making a green house from my old pool

@susancade2092 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you sharing. I will try that on my beds!

@markv9890 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. You see some of the most intelligent and innovate folks on KZfaq. Thank you for posting and God Bless...

@giuseppedipaolo2379 6 жыл бұрын

Good job, keep up the good work, cheers from an expatriate living in the great white North. 😁

@CharlevilleCharlie 4 жыл бұрын

I would just like to say “Thanks!” for this. A few months ago, I was walking through Bunnings and saw that they were dumping a stack of 2.1m long lengths of Colorbond fence sheeting for $5, marked down from about $29. Bunnings often do that with end of line products. So I bought all that they had - 18 sheets. I have since made three raised garden beds out of this material (with heaps more material left) using the techniques that you have shown. I used new materials for everything but even so, my raised garden beds have cost me about $60 each versus the $300 that I paid for a very nice “Birdies” Colorbond Corrugated garden bed of the same “floor" area but slightly shorter in height that the 80 cm or so height that comes from mounting the fence sheeting on its side. I used 100mm angle steel flashing for the corners and held it all together very securely with plenty of 4.8mm pop rivets. For an old dude with an arthritic thumb, a manual pop riveter became hard work with that size of rivet so I ended up getting a pneumatic pop riveter (actually given to me by a mate) which really makes the job easier when used with a little hand held portable Lincoln compressor that is handy for such jobs in the back yard rather than using the big one that lives in my garage . Just as you advise, I have made the top edges safe with the PVC conduit that you recommended ($3.25 per 4 m length) split down the middle using a multitool. Dead easy! The only extra that I have done differently to you is that instead of using posts to support the sides mid way, I have copied what Birdies do with their raised garden bed kits and tied the two sides together in three evenly spaced positions half way down the side with threaded stainless steel 6 mm rods. ($7 each). The outcome has been brilliant and sure to last a lot longer than the timber framed ones that most people make and show on KZfaq. So, once again, a multiplicity of thanks for sharing your design ideas on KZfaq. The finished product is brilliant, cheap and very effective.

@homesteading 4 жыл бұрын

That was great score! Good to hear your positive experience. The only reason I don't use cross ties is that I don't like encountering them if I dig...but mostly they are not a problem and a good alternative way to stop it bowing. Well done.

@CharlevilleCharlie 4 жыл бұрын

@@homesteading Thanks. I have filled the beds using the “Hugelkulture" method such that some pretty lumpy logs sit just below the cross ties so I would not be digging down past the ties anyway. I live on a surburban block in Brisbane with some pretty big trees (macadamia, mango and lilly pillies) that I have had pruned heavily by arborists a few times and I always like to not throw away the branches and big lumps of logs that result. The branches get shredded and turned into mulch using a wonderful “Hansa” C7 chipper (highly recommended) and the logs get cut into manageable portions with my cordless electric chainsaw. All very civilised. :) Because the fence sheeting is fairly wide, the raised beds are pretty deep such that I doubt if the ties will ever be an issue to me. Anyway, thanks once again. I love watching your very down-to-earth videos. Your raised garden bed design is by far the easiest and best to be seen on KZfaq, imho.

@colleenasteevesbos6975 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you tips.

@nadinesoussi7352 3 жыл бұрын

You are fantastic mate thank you .

@bruisernight4197 5 жыл бұрын

Great result. My only suggestion would be for the use of gloves in case someone slips pushing on the conduit.

@loa81 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good!

@beths9232 6 жыл бұрын

Swimming pool noodles. They are easy to cut with knife or scissor, plus the padding they provide would offer a good edge for working against.

@wmoy8507 5 жыл бұрын

Swimming pool noodles will not last long exposed to the sun continuously. They are also very large diameter.

@schwam6 4 жыл бұрын

would imagine they would mold and degrade quite quickly in a hot house

@loeysmob 6 жыл бұрын

Just showed hubby these beds, so our weeks going to be making garden beds.

@homesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Don't work him too hard :-)

@LomilomiHealing 6 жыл бұрын

Aloha, excellent tip. Mahalo...

@larrygilreath1196 3 жыл бұрын

For the sharp edges I used a water hose I'd split the hose with a razor knife

@lisakukla459 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I made my beds out of metal roofing panels, cut in half, which raises the garden up about 12 inches. The metal is very sharp, and I would use this idea in a heartbeat if I hadn't already bordered the face of the panels with wood, leaving the sharp edge barely exposed in some areas. I think furring strips are in order next season, but next time I'll know better. Great looking raised beds!

@kansasgardener5844 2 жыл бұрын

How are your 12" beds holding up? I plan on doing the same thing.

@lisakukla459 2 жыл бұрын

@@kansasgardener5844 They're holding up just as expected!

@kansasgardener5844 2 жыл бұрын

@@lisakukla459 Great!

@Jeansieguy 4 жыл бұрын

I did like it and so I liked it :)

@twilightdancer9000 6 жыл бұрын

Aloha my friend 🗿 Subbed up.

@Ruthabell100 11 ай бұрын

do oyu have a video on how to make the hot house? I wonder if I need one in SEQld

@SuesSecretGarden3 4 жыл бұрын

I like

@phillipdoye9854 2 жыл бұрын

I was very disappointed you didn't wipe that silastic on your jeans :)

@oldporkchops Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, mate. Is the electrical conduit metal or PVC? It looks like PVC but I just wanted to double check. Thanks.

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

Yes, its PVC.

@1212haro 2 жыл бұрын

What is the gauge of the corrugated metal?

@Hansyn59 5 жыл бұрын

other country. same thinking for money and safety.

@monirep5359 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍

@thegreenman4898 6 жыл бұрын

good stuff ;0)

@bondibeast 5 жыл бұрын

excuse my ignorance, But would that corrugated iron rust, and if it had some kind of rust protection, would that leak into the soil? if I wanted to pick up some new sheets of corrugated iron m what exactly should I ask for?

@homesteading 5 жыл бұрын

New iron generally comes with either a zinc/aluminum ("Zincalume") coating or bonded paint ("Colorbond"). Both will resist rust for many years. The zinc is cheaper, but ideally should be placed in the weather/rain for a few weeks to wash of any excess zinc before use.

@jp-sh6qb 4 жыл бұрын

Can we used asbestose sheet

@darrellblair5818 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@samarnold8731 5 жыл бұрын

i meant to mention if you go to an old car wreck use the plastic protector in the door seem,,where the door rubber meet the door to seal

@offgridtasmania783 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings from up the road a bit. Where do you get B grade corrugated iron in Tassie?

@homesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Up here on the north west it is available from Discount Steel at Shearwater, not sure about anywhere else - check Gumtree.

@offgridtasmania783 5 жыл бұрын

@@homesteading We're North East but still may be worth a look. Will have a sniff around. Thanks.

@SeeHowIDoIt 5 жыл бұрын

I can't see from the video, but is that PVC electrical conduit, or metal electrical conduit? From the corner shot I'm guessing PVC, but maybe you can confirm. Thanks!

@homesteading 5 жыл бұрын

I used PVC electrical conduit.

@dannyhughes9874 4 жыл бұрын

Wipe a film of WD 40 or such on the metal edge and watch how easily the slipping goes.

@homesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@rubyewiggins4926 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking,pool noodles to too the raw edges

@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579 4 жыл бұрын

Pool noodles would be super cheap. $1 for 4 ft.

@TM-we6eg Жыл бұрын

What type of nuts and bolts did you use

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

Didn't really use nuts and bolts...the corners are pop riveted. Otherwise a few tek screws.

@TM-we6eg Жыл бұрын

@@homesteading I figured out yesterday to use those it just popped into my mind yesterday like a light bulb going off lol

@williamblair1123 3 жыл бұрын

What is your siding made out of?

@homesteading 3 жыл бұрын

Corrugated, galvanised or colourbond iron.

@dianukensaja9894 4 жыл бұрын

I think and what i'm worried about raised garden is burried log which attract termites and rainfall effect which hardened the soil and blast away the humus. Escpecially in tropical countries. Any ideas?

@homesteading 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think termites would be a problem for your plants...not really sure, but here they only eat rotting wood. But they are a good reason to use corrugated iron. Having a good mulch or compost on top of the soil should stop the compaction. Some plants will benefit from a shade-cloth (or similar) cover in tropical areas - this will also break the rain.

@brucea550 4 жыл бұрын

Dianu, look up hugelkultur. Buried logs are a good thing! As mentioned, a good absorbent mulch should help stop erosion.

@ZoomZoomBoom24 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianu, I agree with Bruce A. The Hugelkultur method means using things from nature that are compatible for growth in a positive way. I grew up in a household that was heavily into reducing waste, growing our own food, making our own yoghurt, cheeses, flour, and our own meat. Part of that was using the Hugelkultur method. My dad would put in cut logs and branches as the base, throw in some rocks, sand, dirt, compost, sugar cane and grass mix plus leaves from our veges and fruit, then water really well. Wait a couple of weeks and then start sowing. The fruit and veges were always better than those in the store - well, in all honesty, I was a kid but I did love my veges and fruit even more so since we grew it ourselves. Plus we never, ever had issues with rot or termites. I now use this method in my own backyard for my own family and we've never had issues either. Hope that helps.

@VK-qo1gm 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZoomZoomBoom24 we plan to use this method in our garden beds, a bit reluctant as I'm petrified that termites will settle in & never be able to rid of them, how can you be certain that this won't happen? Thank you

@ZoomZoomBoom24 4 жыл бұрын

@@VK-qo1gm I can only speak for my own experience. I am 55 and a homeschooling parent of two teens. Both have been studying agriculture and part of that has been a side study of Permaculture. Mark - from Self Sufficient Me also practices the Hugelkulter method. I know that I ensure I take healthy leftover branches, twigs, leaves etc from my own yard. My own father worked in a timber mill cutting wood and taught me how to look for knots in the wood, any diseases, anything that could be of concern, and how to look out for healthy branches of a cut tree. I can't give you any guarantees and that's ok. I'm in Australia and can only speak from what I've been taught. Given that in the fifty five years that my family has practiced this all our lives, with no dire consequences, means we obviously got something right. Plus, it helps that my Oma and Opa left Germany and moved to Swahili, Kenya during WW2 taking all of their own farming skills and practices with them I have healthy fruit, herbs, and vegetables to show for the hard work that is put into the garden. You only get out what you are willing to put in. Half an effort means only half the result. So, in my point of view, I think you only hold yourself back if you have a hint of a doubt about it. Maybe take that gamble and see if it was worth the risk. After all, you are the master of your own destiny. For 2020, do you dare to take a risk? I hope I answered your question? And I hope we can maintain contact. I would love to hear how you went and if you took a gamble. Even if it was in a small patch at the back of the garden.

@jonny_mazerati9410 4 жыл бұрын

In the hot house. ?

@genesaflemming2365 6 жыл бұрын

What size is that angle iron?

@homesteading 6 жыл бұрын

I am assuming you mean the iron on the corners? That is a 75mm x 75 mm 90 degree flashing made from 1mm zinc coated steel or colourbond.

@hillbillyhydrogrower490 6 жыл бұрын

Subbed up back thanks for the love

@spongebon1656 5 жыл бұрын

how cheap bro per mtr?

@homesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you choose new, seconds or used for your corrugated iron. A small bed like this uses about 1 x 3m sheet of iron - secondhand that's worth between $0-20, new it will cost about $45 (depends on location). Total bed cost would vary between $20 and $75 depending on these choices.