They re easier to weed less bending over.
Building concrete block raised garden beds.
We plan to eventually add a second row of cinder blocks to match the center raised garden bed.
This raised garden looks like it is positioned along the side a building.
A cinder block raised bed is also wonderful because there are so many options available.
These stunning raised beds seen at the 2004 san diego national convention garden tour are built with a combination of cinder blocks and pressure treated logs.
You can see windows on the side as well as a brick pavement by the base of the cement plating area.
I called these cinder blocks but they are actually concrete blocks.
The advantages to raised bed gardening are many.
Ensure the blocks are straight and square.
They re easier to work again less bending over.
This area is perfect for greeting guests and this area would be perfect for small colorful flowers that catch your eye.
Lay out your blocks in the bed size of your choice.
H x 2 in.
Lay out your concrete block raised bed design.
The first thing to do is to lay out your design so that you.
64 reinforcing steel bars rebar.
You can build your own soil.
D tan gray concrete raised garden bed planter box stones 4 pack.
There s no tilling required less compaction from stepping on the soil.
Unlike a standard rectangular bed you can build it up to save on space.
Gloves to protect your hands.
You can really go down a rabbit hole and build your garden into any configuration you like.
One of the great things about using cinder blocks is that you can easily make your planting beds as high as you want.
This line will act as a.
Then mark the line using the marking paint.
If your bed is in the middle of your lawn like mine we need some sort of grass removal system.
How to build a raised bed with concrete blocks 1.
64 standard 8 x 8 x 16 inch concrete blocks or cinder blocks.
W x 8 in.
Build a concrete block raised bed garden.
You can arrange the blocks in a geometric pattern for example.
Landecor ledge stone 24 in.
Get the cardboard sopping soaking wet.
For the walkways cover the.
Small sledge hammer to drive rebar into place.