Build a narrow, neat planting bed on legs (80×20 cm) – perfect for herbs, lettuce, and small vegetables on a balcony, patio, or next to a wall. The internal plastic box keeps the planting clean and easy to maintain, while the wood gives a stylish, furniture-like expression. The PDF contains a shopping list, drawings, and step-by-step instructions for an easy build in about 1–2 hours.
Level
Easy
Estimated time
1-2 h
Material
Wood
Units
Metric millimeter (mm)
Included in the build plan
✓ Materials list – everything you need
✓ Cut list and clear cutting diagrams
✓ Step-by-step instructions
✓ Clear building illustrations
DIY Plan for building a raised garden bed 80x20cm. It will be a narrow and neat garden bed on legs, perfect for herbs, lettuce, and small vegetables on a patio, balcony, or next to a wall where you want greenery without taking up much space. This model accommodates a narrow plastic planting box inside, making the gardening practical and easy to keep clean, while the wood provides a stylish, furniture-like expression.
The construction is simple and is based on a stable wooden frame that holds the plastic box in place, with only straight cuts that make the building project easy to get started with even if you don’t build often. The bottom is open so that any excess water can drain out if the plastic box has drainage holes, which reduces the risk of the soil becoming too wet and makes the gardening easier to manage.
It works just as well as a small kitchen garden as a decorative planting with flowers, and the narrow shape allows you to garden even where space is limited. In the PDF, you will receive a complete shopping list, saw/cutting instructions with drawings, and step-by-step assembly instructions, so you can download the digital file and follow a clear plan and manual from start to finished garden bed. The difficulty level is easy and the building time usually lands around 1–2 hours.
Dimensions
Digital delivery
This is a digital guide. The guide is delivered as a PDF that can be downloaded immediately after purchase or through the order email sent to the specified email address.
The guide contains the information needed to build the product illustrated on this page.
Table of contents of the guide:
Introduction
Tools
Sawing
Mounting
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Bring the shopping list to your hardware store. In many places, you can borrow a trailer for free when you buy the material.
The shopping list includes:
Lumber dimensions and lengths
Fixing material
Accessories (varies depending on project).
Step 2
Cut the parts
All parts are clearly drawn and marked with a letter.
This makes it easy to cut all the parts needed for the build.
Step 3
Assembly
Once the parts are cut, it's time for assembly.
The guide shows step-by-step how to assemble the parts through illustrations and concise information on each step.
Experience the magic when everything fits together perfectly.
Done
Building materials & tools
Below is a list of materials and suggestions for building tools. A complete shopping list with quantities and sawing instructions is available when you buy the DIY guide.
Building materials
Wood45x45 mm
Wood22x170 mm
Screw5x80 mm
Screw4x50 mm
Tools
Miter and Crosscut Saw
Screwdriver
Measuring Tools
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