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How To Build A Concrete Block Raised Bed Garden

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Why concrete block raised bed gardening?

  • Concrete blocks are easy to salvage from random places: vacant lots, behind barns, and wherever else.
  • They provide a nice, wide platform that you can sit on to plant, weed and water.
  • No drilling or screwing required, just drop into place.
  • Easily adaptable to form hoop houses, screen plants, etc.
  • I think they look kinda cool.

I began construction of the first bed in the late summer so it’d be ready for spring planting. That also gave weeds a chance to grow, which I then killed, reducing the next year’s total weed count.

 

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One of my beds is starting to show signs of age, and might only last me another season. I'm sure the other two aren't far behind. 

I was considering other materials, and hadn't though of concrete block. The advantage is you can raise the height over time ( when bending over becomes more difficult ). 

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I like this idea ! Four course block with cappers all around . As an added bonus one could use a drill fitted with an auger to loosen the soil in the Spring to mix in compost etc all while sitting on the side , earbuds in and cold beerverage at the ready 😆

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I need to see how much a pallet of concrete blocks would cost. This is the way I'm gonna go as the beds need to be replaced. 

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It looks like a pallet of concrete blocks ( 8x8x16 ) is anywhere from 72 to 90 blocks depending on who you ask. At $2.08/ block, it seems like the economical way to go instead of lumber!

Im thinking 16” ( 2 blocks high ) high is a good depth.

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