Materials and Wood Sizes
- (8) 2’’ x 10’’ x 4’ Wood
- (2) 2’’ x 10’’ x 5’ Wood
- (2) 2’’ x 10’’ x 3’ Wood
- (2) 1’’ x 6 ’’ x 68’’ Wood
- (2) 1’’ x 6’’ x 5’ Wood
- 3’’ Wood screws
- 2’’ Wood screws
- Tape Measure
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Drill
- Safety Goggles
- Soil
- Groundcover
Directions
1. Create frame by screwing together base using: (2) 2'' x 10'' x 5’ boards with (2) 2'' x 10'' x 3’ boards using 3’’ wood screws.
2. Lay out (8) 2'' x 10'' x 4’ boards evenly on top of base sticking out 4 1/2’’ on each side.
3. Screw each board to base using 2'' wood screws (2) per side for each board.
4. Drill pilot holes to 1'' x 6'' x 68’’ boards and 1'' x 6'' x 5' boards.
5. Screw together (2) 1'' x 6'' x 5’ boards to each end of base through pilot holes using 2’’
wood screws
6. Screw together (2) 1'' x 6'' x 68’ boards to each sides of base through pilot holes using 2’’
wood screws.
7. Optional: Create a headboard using 1'' x 6'' x 68’ to desired height.
8. Fill bed with soil
9. Plant groundcover
10. Water every day for the first 3 months then reduce to 2-3 per week depending on your climate and season
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