Stabilize homemade planting bed

[Bonnlurken]

Hello!

I have just put together a larger model of a raised garden bed, I'm just a little worried that it will bulge on the long sides when I fill the pallet with soil (it won't be on the driveway..)

What would you do?

Are two braces sufficient, or should I try to screw the sides together with a batten or something similar?

Thanks,

bonnlurken

 

[Zeke_Varg]

Hello!

I have just assembled a larger model planting bed, I am just a bit worried that it will bulge on the long sides when I fill the pallet with soil (it's not supposed to be on the driveway..)

How would you have done it?

Is it enough with two braces (?) or should I try to screw the sides together with a beam or similar?

Thanks,

bonnlurken

When I have made larger boxes like yours, I have cut 45x45 spikes and driven them into the ground on the inside and screwed them into the box. I have placed these at regular intervals. The picture shows a box that has been standing for 6 years. Added some protection on the inside as the wood takes some damage from the moisture/soil. Cut tarpaulin to size and fastened it with a staple gun.

 

[Bonnlurken]

When I've made larger boxes like yours, I've axed a point on 45x45 and driven it into the ground on the inside and screwed it to the box. I've placed these at regular intervals. The picture shows a box that has been standing for 6 years. Added some protection inside as the wood takes quite a bit of damage from the moisture/soil. Cut a tarp and fastened with a staple gun.

[image]

Very good! That's how it will be.

Thank you