Building Your Own Trellis and Raised Beds

Outfit

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Home Design

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Meal

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart:

• Bake a puff pastry tart with layers of roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, and fresh basil.

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Building Your Own Trellis and Raised Beds

Building your own trellis and raised beds is a quick and easy way to improve your garden's layout, promote plant growth, and get more from your space.

1. Gather Your Materials

• Trellis:

  • Stakes or poles (6-8 feet), twine, zip ties, mallet.

• Raised Bed:

  • Wooden boards, screws/nails, drill, fabric, soil, compost.

2. Build the Trellis

• Place Stakes: Put stakes in the ground 4-6 feet apart.

• Add Twine: Tie twine between the stakes for plant support.

3. Build the Raised Bed

• Assemble Frame: Screw or nail wooden boards into a rectangle.

• Prepare Ground: Clear the area and add fabric or cardboard to block weeds.

4. Position and Fill

• Set Up: Secure the trellis and place the raised bed.

• Fill Bed: Add soil and compost to the bed.

5. Plant and Enjoy!

• Trellis: Tie climbing plants to the twine.

• Raised Bed: Plant your favorite veggies or flowers.

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"Gardening is the closest humans come to being creative as nature."