Concrete Block Raised Garden Bed Design

Well have you ever considered using cinderblocks as accent pieces in your garden.

Concrete block raised garden bed design.

How to make a cinder block garden. W x 8 in. I built my first raised bed from concrete blocks aka cinder blocks a few years ago though my garden wasn t too successful because our yard had become much shadier. See more ideas about cinder block garden outdoor gardens raised garden beds.

Cinder block raised garden beds completed. These stunning raised beds seen at the 2004 san diego national convention garden tour are built with a combination of cinder blocks and pressure treated logs. Go for two or three layers. One lonely cinder block raised garden bed and a whole bunch of moss with a splattering of grass.

D tan gray concrete raised garden bed planter box stones 4 pack model 19851 81 98 81 98. Just do one layer. The idea is simple. Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.

Want your plants higher and easier to reach. First we laid out the cinder blocks where we wanted them. Flower pot planter wall block elevated bed raised garden beds white raised garden beds 4x4 lid garden wooden border. The long sides of the garden bed have eight cinder blocks and the ends have three for a total of 22 cinder blocks per raised bed.

You might be wondering about the blocks since chances are most raised beds you ve seen were made of wood. Concrete blocks are also easy to work with and can be installed right over the top of grass or weeds making this a quick diy raised garden bed project that can be completed in an afternoon. When making a raised bed instead of going in ground you can place it where the sun or shade is the best for the plants you want to cultivate. Do you want a bed close to the ground.

But now that we moved i have a big empty yard that gets lots of sun. These cinder blocks are 8 x8 x16 from home depot. One of the great things about using cinder blocks is that you can easily make your planting beds as high as you want. Jun 7 2012 explore frugal follies s board concrete block raised bed gardening followed by 4204 people on pinterest.

Using cinder blocks for garden beds is especially nice because you can so easily pick your height. In this article we will explore 15 different ways that you can use a cinderblock. You can also prevent tunneling pests from decimating your plants. You can create walls planting pots and other highlights in your garden by reinventing the usefulness of a cinder block.

The idea is simple. H x 2 in. Landecor ledge stone 24 in. Think of them as gardening legos.

Plants can be healthier and more productive in a raised bed because you can control the quality of the soil and water drainage.