skip to main content

Four Season Vegetable Gardening

Corner Brackets for Raised Beds

16 years ago

I want very much to buy or make corner brackets for my raised bed gardens that allow me to just slip my 2x6 pieces of lumber in and out so I can easily move my beds or replace a piece of wood. Frankly, the sets I see in garden catalogs are just too expensive.

Has anyone designed their own? If so, would you give me some pointers? Or, do you know where I can obtain corner brackets for less than $30 for a set of four?

Thanks,

Magret

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

raisemybeds
16 years ago
I have occasionally seen these on Ebay but you have to keep checking.
bobb_2002
16 years ago
You can save some money by buying metal brackets at HD or any place that sells lumber. They have what you need in the lumber section rather than the hardware section. They are galvanized angle brackets that have a bunch of holes punched in them and are used to join framing lumber like 2x4, 2x6, etc. You need brackets about 5" high for use with 2x6 lumber and they are about $2 each if I remember right.

Sorry, you can't just slip the lumber in them. You use the brackets on the inside of the corner and screw into the lumber with galvanized deck screws (about 1-1/2 inch long). It is really fast with an electric drill and a philips bit; if your lumber is really tough you might have to drill a pilot hole first but it is usually not necessary. You can disassemble them easily but it is not something you want to do frequently. They don't look great but are usually covered with dirt anyway.

Bob B
Related Discussions
How to arrange furniture around fireplace and corner TV?
Q
Comments (31)
1) I'd mount the tv onto the wall where the outlet is, OR get a console table to put it on against the outlet wall. 2) I would position the two chairs in front of the window, in a somewhat kitty corner fashion, so that they each provide visitors a clear view of the tv. I'd put a round accent table between the two chairs. They would still allow light to come into the room, and wouldn't block the view of the outside. 3) Leave the sofa where it is because it takes advantage of the views of the fireplace, tv, window and visitors who will sit in the chairs. 4) I feel white is the wrong color choice for the rug, and that the rug is too big for the space. It looks like a big, white hole in the already small livingroom area. 5) I would put a colorful piece of artwork, or a big mirror with a colorful frame on the mantlepiece. 6) Since all the furniture is angular, I'd consider getting a round, leather coffee table/ottoman to break up the lines and create a softer flow to the space. It would make it more inviting. Then the ottoman should be closer to the sofa so it is accessible for beverages etc. Put some magazines, a throw blanket and a mirrored tray with pillar candles on it. It's unfortunate that the couch pretty much has to make the pass-through from the kitchen inaccessible, but putting it anywhere else in the room would create barriers to the various focal points.
...See More
Need help making a kids corner....Please!
Q
Comments (74)
melmo78 Thanks so much the links are a big help! I like the idea of putting the manuals in a binder for future reference, I am definitely going to put that into the plan too! mpoulsom awesome lego furniture, do you remember what website that was on? do you know if they sell these in the US yet? Thanks so much everyone for all your help! It is my first time finding this blog and I am already motivated for New Years projects!! Will definitely be a regular on here!
...See More
Raised Hearth, No Hearth, or Flush Hearth ???
Q
Comments (45)
Whatever you do you must have a hearth. There is a reason for them. It's to protect your flooring from cinder burns. If the fireplace is gas, however, there is no need for a hearth, which is better for a clean, modern and seamless design. Having installed the same flooring you describe in a family room with a wood fire I know that our hearth, which was raised and ran the full length of the wall, protected our new flooring more than once.
...See More
Entry foyer, raised living room/dining room area
Q
Comments (15)
Instead a lot of little things buy big items as accessories. Like on dining table I like the idea of big 2 ft lantern. With big candle. Remove all others. If in fl go big palms to fill corners instead of furniture. Keep furn light and uncluttered. Bold art on walls in place of small pic, is the way to go. It's not good to look at back of sofa from dining. That's why I said move one to look at pool. Staging outside to, would be big. Big potted palms in colorful ceramic pots, would give you a great visual. Put in outdoors lover seat and chairs in a bright fabric. Add out doors drapes, in a stripe, for interest. Use your outdoors space like a room. Inside add glass instead of wood. Remove pieces that are just filling space. White sheers would work on window but just on ends. Don't cover your view.
...See More
Vermonster
16 years ago
Lee Valley sells a set of 4 for $9.50 + shipping. $8.50 if you buy 5 sets or more. These are actually not designed for this purpose, but are really designed as "pallet hinges" aka "pallet bin hinges". http://www.palletfactory.com/index.html has more information. But I have been unsuccessful finding a US source that sells in small quantities.

Bobb has a great idea about using galvanized framing brackets. Take a look at the Simpson Strong Tie catelog for inspiration. I use joist hangers (face hangers) at the corners and a few RC style clips to hold courses together.

VT

Here is a link that might be useful: Simpson Strong Tie
irmc_verizon_net
12 years ago
The price of a set of 4 hinged corners from Lee Valley is now $12.80 ea set, or $11.50 for 5 or more sets. Still considerably less than brackets I've found elsewhere, and an extremely useful product.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lee Valley Tools
blueberrier1
12 years ago
Magret,

My raised beds are not fine furniture. I made them from former 2x6 white oak boards that were part of the tobacco racks on our farm. My beds are 6", 12" or 18" high and 10-25' long. Boards are NOT attached at the corners, as my soil has much clay, and I really want drainage at all times in my area. I use steel rods, recycled steel posts and even pieces of metal conduit as stakes to hold the sides in place. Some of the boards have slight curves from age. For me, these are the best beds I have ever had. I will never fasten corners again. Might work for you.
tiny1
12 years ago
I will be exchanging cinder block for my wood beds beginning this year. My friend uses 8 inch blocks to border his raised beds and never has to touch them. In addition, he fills the holes in the blocks with soil and grows herbs/flowers in those.
He found his blocks(100 of them) in a shopper's paper for $1.00 ea. Says he found others for 50 cents, but they were used. What do I care if they were used?

Related Stories

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Build a Raised Bed to Elevate Your Garden

By Danyelle Mathews

A bounty of homegrown vegetables is easier than you think with a DIY raised garden bed to house just the right mix of soils

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Raised Beds Lift Any Garden

By Danyelle Mathews

From good old-fashioned wood garden boxes to modern metal troughs, raised beds can make any landscape space look great

FARM YOUR YARD How to Build a Raised Bed for Your Veggies and Plants

By Annie Thornton

Whether you’re farming your parking strip or beautifying your backyard, a planting box you make yourself can come in mighty handy

BEDROOMS Design Solution: Dual Headboards to Cap a Corner Bed

By Vanessa Brunner

Neatly tailored but as casual as you please, this corner headboard style is a fitting finishing touch for a flexible, lounge-like bed

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Raise Backyard Chickens Without Ruffling Neighbors' Feathers

Before you build a coop in the backyard, follow these strategies to help keep your neighbors from squawking

REMODELING GUIDES Raising the Bar for Vaulted Ceilings

Slanted Ceilings: Opportunities for Skylights, Desks or Sleeping Nooks

REMODELING GUIDES Corner Fireplaces Give Rooms a Design Edge

By Shane D. Inman

Maximizing unused space, opening a floor plan, creating a focal point ... corner fireplaces offer more advantages than just heat and light

KITCHEN DESIGN 10 Great Ways to Use Kitchen Corners

By Becky Harris

What's your angle? Whether you want more storage, display space or room for hanging out in your kitchen, these ideas can help

FARM YOUR YARD Advice on Canyon Farming From L.A.'s Vegetable Whisperer

By Annie Thornton

See how a screened garden house and raised beds help an edible garden in a Los Angeles canyon thrive

BEDROOMS Platform Beds for Every Style

By Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR

Buh-bye box spring: New mattresses and frames make platform beds work for all

Sponsored