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  • Raised flower beds are better for your plants because excess water drains better and you have more control over the condition of your beds, according to Raised Garden Beds. There are a variety of materials that you can buy from a lumber yard, garden center or you can order them on-line as components or kits.

    Timbers

    Composite timbers are produced from a combination of wood and polypropylene, according to Earth Easy. They are made from 100 percent recycled materials, come in a variety of sizes and may be stacked for a higher bed. They can be assembled in just a few minutes and cost as low as $159 for a 4 ft. by 4 ft. bed. Joints to connect the timbers are made from plastic resin.

    Cedar

    Natural cedar beds are available in various sizes and range from $105 for a 2 ft. by 2 ft. bed, to $390 for a 4 ft. x 12 ft. bed, from Earth Easy. Connecting supports and corners are aluminum.

    Vinyl

    Vinyl comes in a variety of sizes and heights and never needs maintenance, according to Earth Easy. They have a 20 year warranty against insects and rotting. They range in cost from $165 for a 4 ft. by 4 ft. bed that is 14 inches high, to $355 for a 4 ft. by 8 ft, by 19 inches high bed.

    Recycled Plastic

    Recycled plastic bed are made from recycled plastic lumber and are maintenance free. They are available from Earth Easy in hunter green, weathered wood, bone white and cedar colors. They can be assembled in just ten minutes. Costs are $149 for a bed that is 2 ft. by 4 ft. and 11 inches high, to $249 for 4 ft. by 8 ft. An optional top rail for sitting or kneeling is also available.

    Make Your Own

    If you wish to build your own raised bed, you should use cedar or some other weather resistant wood. For fasteners you can use 3.5 inch galvanized spiral nails or 3 inch galvanized screws. Plans for building your own raised beds are available at Earth Easy, www.eartheasy.com or Raised Garden Beds, www.raised-garden-beds.com.

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    Raised Beds

    Raised Garden Beds

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