Raise Bed

Design your custom heavy-duty raised garden bed. Use our calculator below to instantly generate your exact cut list and material requirements.

📏 Custom Dimension Calculator

🪵 Materials List

  • Walls: 8 pieces of 2x10 lumber
  • Posts: 2 pieces of 4x4 @ 6 ft. long
  • Seating Cap: 4 pieces of 2x4 lumber

Note: We recommend Cedar or Redwood for longevity.

🪚 The Custom Cut List

  • Long Walls: Cut (4) 2x10s to 120 in.
  • Short Walls: Cut (4) 2x10s to 48 in.
  • Posts: Cut (6) 4x4s to 18.5 in.

🔩 Hardware: Buy the Right Screws

You'll need high-quality exterior-rated screws to prevent rust and ensure the bed holds up under soil pressure.

Main Structure (Walls) Buy 3" Exterior Deck Screws
Seating Cap & Trim Buy 2.5" Exterior Screws

🛠️ Required Tools

Cordless Drill Shop Drills
Circular Saw Shop Saws
Large Speed Square Shop Squares
Tape Measure Shop Measures
Woodworkers Pencil Shop Pencils
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