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What do you need to know before building a metal raised garden bed?
Before building a metal raised garden bed, you must learn a few things. they are:
1. The Cost of Buying a Garden Bed
If you were to build a 4'x8' frame from scratch, it would cost over $100. When planning to build a brick bed of the same size and enlisting the help of a mason, it can cost around $2,000. It is estimated that the cost of purchasing bagged garden soil is about $3 per cubic foot.
2. Where should it be placed
One of the most common problems faced by novice gardeners is choosing the right location for their metal raised garden beds. As most gardeners recommend, you should choose a location where the plants get at least eight hours of sunlight. Make the necessary adjustments to the position of the garden bed. The long side of the garden bed must run from east to west. Beds should be at least 6 feet from the sidewalk. The heat our south wall needs can be exacerbated in the summer.
3. Hire professionals
Choosing DIY as a beginner is a good decision when building a wood frame garden bed or bed kit from scratch. For most beginners, the hardest part is preparing the soil under the current bed, mixing the soil, and feeling the bed. If you plan to make your bed with mortar, hiring a professional is your best bet. It all depends on your ability and knowledge in choosing materials for your garden bed.
4. The service life of the garden bed
The lifespan of a garden bed depends on the materials you use. If you are using western red cedar, it should last about 10 to 15 years. For those who choose galvanized steel, it will last about 20 years, while the lifespan of plastic composites or masonry is indeterminate.
With these things in mind, you'll know whether to buy a finished metal raised garden bed or hire a professional to build it for you. This will also give you an idea of how much the project will cost you and how much time it will take to complete it. It will also help you determine the right material for your garden bed and the ideal location for your garden bed. You can decide whether you need a permanent garden bed or a makeshift bed based on how long the material will be used. Once you've considered all of these factors, you can start building your garden bed. Once done, you can now start planting and growing crops.
1. The Cost of Buying a Garden Bed
If you were to build a 4'x8' frame from scratch, it would cost over $100. When planning to build a brick bed of the same size and enlisting the help of a mason, it can cost around $2,000. It is estimated that the cost of purchasing bagged garden soil is about $3 per cubic foot.
2. Where should it be placed
One of the most common problems faced by novice gardeners is choosing the right location for their metal raised garden beds. As most gardeners recommend, you should choose a location where the plants get at least eight hours of sunlight. Make the necessary adjustments to the position of the garden bed. The long side of the garden bed must run from east to west. Beds should be at least 6 feet from the sidewalk. The heat our south wall needs can be exacerbated in the summer.
3. Hire professionals
Choosing DIY as a beginner is a good decision when building a wood frame garden bed or bed kit from scratch. For most beginners, the hardest part is preparing the soil under the current bed, mixing the soil, and feeling the bed. If you plan to make your bed with mortar, hiring a professional is your best bet. It all depends on your ability and knowledge in choosing materials for your garden bed.
4. The service life of the garden bed
The lifespan of a garden bed depends on the materials you use. If you are using western red cedar, it should last about 10 to 15 years. For those who choose galvanized steel, it will last about 20 years, while the lifespan of plastic composites or masonry is indeterminate.
With these things in mind, you'll know whether to buy a finished metal raised garden bed or hire a professional to build it for you. This will also give you an idea of how much the project will cost you and how much time it will take to complete it. It will also help you determine the right material for your garden bed and the ideal location for your garden bed. You can decide whether you need a permanent garden bed or a makeshift bed based on how long the material will be used. Once you've considered all of these factors, you can start building your garden bed. Once done, you can now start planting and growing crops.