Got the cedar boards cut at Home Depot, spent about 3 hours on Saturday morning putting it together in the backyard. My level was way off so I had to redo it twice but it's solid now. Filled it with soil and we planted tomatoes, peppers, and some herbs. Wife is already planning what goes in there next spring. Way easier than I thought it'd be.
That's a solid Saturday project. Cedar raised beds are the way to go. Are you planning on doing vegetables or herbs? I built one last spring and it made a huge difference in how much my kids actually ate their veggies.
Nice work getting it done in a morning. These little projects are the ones that actually matter at home. Your wife will love it and honestly you'll get some peace and quiet out of it too.
Three hours is pretty good for that! Most people underestimate how long it takes. Your wife must be thrilled. What are you planning to grow in it?
Pro tip: if she's into gardening, get some good soil from a local nursery instead of the big box store. Makes a huge difference in what actually grows. And she'll be amazed you thought of it.
Home Depot cutting the boards is clutch. Saves you a ton of time and frustration. Nice work knocking this off your list. Those things are actually way easier to maintain than trying to grow stuff in the yard.
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Three hours is pretty solid for a first build. Did you pre-drill everything or just wing it? My cedar bed warped like crazy after the first season because I didn't seal the wood properly.