If you’re looking for a way to improve your health and help the environment, look no further than your backyard. Growing your own food is a simple solution to numerous problems, and it’s also a great adventure. Not only will you get to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labour, but you’ll also get to learn about gardening, connecting with nature, and so much more.
Whether you are growing a single tomato plant or have a large backyard garden, growing your own food saves you money, too! And if growing your own produce is a healthy way to cut food costs, building your own raised garden bed is a perfect start!
However, you will find that through years of gardening, you’ll have to replace the end boards of your raised garden bed due to rotting.
These corner braces made from concrete are the solution. This will make your raised bed a more permanent installation as the corner brace are no longer susceptible to rotting.
This project is the perfect weekend warrior project that requires very little investment in terms of time, money and effort. All of the materials you will need are available in your local hardware store. You can also alter the dimensions to fit your needs. With a little bit of creativity, this project can be tailored to fit any space.
Overall it increases the lifespan of your raised garden bed, lessens maintenance, and allows you to grow more produce. Here’s what you’ll need…
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You’ll need these materials:
- 2×8’s Lumber
- ¼” Plywood
- Wire Mesh (Rabbit Wire)
- Ready Mix Concrete
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- 5/16” Bolts
- Washers
- ½” PVC Pipes
- Drywall Screws
And these tools:
- Trowel
- Tub/Wheelbarrow for mixing concrete
- Saw
- Wire Cutter
- Paint Brush
Steps to create your own concrete garden bed brace
Create a mould out of 1/4″ plywood and 1×6 lumber, and assemble it using drywall screws for easy disassembly later on when the concrete has dried.
Note that there are two holes on each side of the mould. This is where the bolts will go which will hold the 1/2″ diameter PVC pipes.
When it comes to concrete reinforcement, a rabbit wire mesh should do the trick. This sturdy material will give your concrete the extra support it needs to withstand any challenges that come its way.
Pour in your ready mix concrete and let it set for at least 48 hours. You’ll want to give it plenty of time to set so that it’s strong and durable.
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