How to Build a Raised Bed Planter on a Budget- Part 5 FAQ & Resources
Thanks for reading this 5 part series on How to Build your Raised Bed Planters on a Budget. Here in Part 5, we will discuss 12 topics regarding this Raised Bed Planter build.
This will give you a good idea to see if this is a good fit for you and give you more resources if you need.
1. NO MONEY- My Budget is Low
· You can SAVE 2X-4X OVER same size Raised Bed Planter build in new lumber or Raised Bed Planter Kits
· This is one of the lowest cost builds- Metal cost 4’ x 10’- (40 SqFt) = $13.12, “Lumber Light” build- minimal lumber needed
· You can incorporate reclaimed lumber to SAVE even more
· Build only the planters you need- purchase only the supplies you need
2. NO TIME
· Quick materials prep time- only takes a few minutes to cut materials to size
· Quick assembly time= you can assemble a 4’ x 10’ Raised bed in under an hour
3. NO HELP
· True diy project- #NOcrew .
· Can be built by 1 person - #solobuild
· No complicated contractor skills needed
4. WONT WORK for my home/ space
· With 2’x2’, 2’x4’, 4’x4’ & 4’x10’ Raised Bed Planter sizes, you have many choices in laying out your small gardening space efficiently to suit your layout.
· Can work in all seasons and a variety of conditions.
· Using hoops you can cover planters with shade cloth, overwintering film, clear cover, or plant netting.
· You can build a Large Homestead gardening space very cost efficiently with rows of 4’x10 Raised Bed Planters
5. WONT WORK FOR MY variety of plants
· Can use for all manner of fruits and vegtables
· Tall height allows for a deep planter box, allowing deep roots
· Can suit your needs- having multiple planter boxes allows you to have planters with specific soil types, tailored to the plant.
6. “SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK”
· It does take some work and that’s a good thing, because they WILL ENDURE & LAST.
· There are even more resources also if you need like a 80 page, step by step build guide, clearly showing and explaining every step & procedure from start to finish.
7. “SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED TO BE A BUILDER”
· You don’t have to know any precision construction techniques, simply cut materials and assemble.
· Minimal tools- a cutting tool and an electric screwdriver are all that is needed
8. I DON’T HAVE MONEY TO BUILD A LARGE HOME GARDEN
· Start where you are
· Build small and add on as you can
9. IM A NEWBIE
· This is a build for you.
· Simple cutting and assembly techniques- no previous knowledge required.
10. LOCAL RECLAIMED MATERIAL AVALIABILITY?
· Unable to find reclaimed materials??
· LOW CONSTRUCTION COST- if you have to purchase NEW materials-the construction method of an industrial steel panel and wood corner post, is a low cost/per square ft build, (BADNEWS IS: it’s just not a SUPER SUPER low cost anymore, GOODNEWS IS: it is STILL low cost and very cost effective Raised Bed Garden building option.
· New materials build IS STILL-one of the best choices if starting a garden from scratch or wanting a large scale/(size)
· This allows you a Raised Bed build at cost or scale (Save $$ or build BIG)
· Gardeners not using this method may find home garden/homestead construction MORE challenging to complete & take LONGER & cost substantially more.
If you want the 80 page, step by step Raised Bed Planter Builders guide, ##GO HERE##
This INSTANT DOWNLOAD EBOOK INCLUDES:
OVER 70 PAGES, 50+ PICTURES, 3 Raised Bed Planter cut list & plans.
Includes bonus materials: 8 build videos & walk in raised bed garden DESIGN PLAN.
Buy Local- build from locally available supplies- YOU SAVE on shipping & get a more “heavy duty” product
Do you want to learn some other methods to build the home garden or homestead that you need in your life??
Check out our next article where we show you another easy method to supercharge your gardening space and DIY your home garden on a Budget.