I try to standardize the bed to a 2' or 3' width.......the length generally requires joining sections within that 6' max......I allow two sections to join with a single post

A liner is used to SLOW the tree roots.....I'm Beta testing various tarps and Visqueen

For soil in these beds I've used the original bed's soil/compost

Here is the first of the new beds this season shortly after completion......It's larger than the "standard-design" allows but it follows the original bed size

It's filled with about a cubic yard of last season's 511 mix......well composted and fertilized...... Onions on the big side ......Rattlesnake Beans on the trellis side

dougandpam

Nice work, you are tempting me. One question..is the paint food safe?

Jane

Hi Doug

The beds look very nice! you are keeping very busy, good for for you!
My beds also need rework done and we are going to be doing one at a time, the garden work is never finish.:)

Silvia

I like your new design and the red paint. You have been a budy boy. Now when are you coming over with the chain saw to take down my small tree? The trunk is approximately 12" acrpss and it is about 14' tall and right against the house. There are several shrubs that could use a chain saw. LOL I am going to rent one and have some fun using the money Ted's dad sent.

Sorry Linda....you heard from da'Boss.....I agree the RED sure brightens the garden

Jane.....I know you worry about chemicals.....The Oil paint bonds tight to the wood, dries hard and stays in place.....I like it better than the ACQ treatment (copper) on the inside of the bed next to my plants....Food Safe ??????

HiYa Silvia........Thanks for the kind words and well wishes......Busy means less chance of getting in trouble :-)

Let me add a photo of Mark and Judy's..... Jewel Orchids .....from the last spring swap

Your raised beds look very good. What do you plan to grow in them?

Thanks Kat..........

Next season I expect to grow my tomatos on the long trellised sections.......replacing the plastic bins with additional beds

The center beds will support salad goods......lettuces, scallion onions, radish etc......and herbs tucked in a corner or two

dougandpam

Found this interesting article with ideas about raised beds. I think the storage tanks are cool looking!

Jane

Here is a link that might be useful: [Raised beds[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-materials-for-raised-garden-beds-stsetivw-vs~16676705)