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Layers of sticks, dried leaves, potting mix and sugarcane mulch were used to fill this raised garden bed.
The project
I installed a galvanised steel raised bed measuring 900mm wide, 1200mm long and 300mm deep. I used sticks and dried leaves as a base and then added potting mix with sugarcane mulch.
I have had a couple of good harvests of peas, beans and dill. My daughter loved taking care of the tomatoes and harvesting them.
How to build a raised garden bed
Grow your own garden in raised garden beds by following this step-by-step guide to building a raised garden bed by horticulturist and Workshop member Adam Woodhams.
For beginners, Adam has also shared a step-by-step guide to building a simple raised bed, while MitchellMc shared how to build a raised garden bed using pallets.
The Bunnings team has also put together a guide for assembling a raised garden bed.
How to fill a raised garden bed
Once you've built your raised garden bed, follow the step-by-step instructions from horticulturist Noelle Weatherley How to fill a raised garden bed.
More garden bed projects
For more ideas, check out our Top 10 most popular raised garden beds.
