How to build Raised Garden Beds on a Slope or Hillside Easy, Simple and Free or Cheap (2024)

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Building raised beds can be simple if your are on flat land. What happens if you have a slope where you need to put the beds? Here is the solution. There are some challenges but with some time and ingenuity you can build some great raised beds.

This how-to video shows how you deal with the challenges of building on a slope. This project was completely free as the lumber and screws were reclaimed from other projects. Slopes can be a great advantage in gardening. If your slope is south facing that can make growing conditions similar to one gardening zone to the south!

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  1. I know you can find solutions to this problem in the Stodoys plans.

  2. Thanks Steven, excellent carpentry and farming skills 🙂 keep up the good work

  3. I found great plans on the Woodprix website. I think this is a good solution for everyone.

  4. thanks! This will be added to my hillside in spring of 2021.

  5. Hiya. Great build. Where is the next video showing the trials with the finished boxes? (Please forgive I did look myself before asking) I feel like you mentioned a piece running along the bottom of the sides on the slope? Perhaps a piece of 1x?

  6. Learn how to make it yourself with all details. Just look for woodprix 🙂

  7. Sir that's a rectangle. Haha 🙂 p.s. I knew ya meant by square.

  8. I've got a steeper and bigger yard than this. Any suggestions on steeper yards?

  9. I can't even watch this after having been accosted by a BS ad to try and pin something on Biden. Disgusting.

  10. dumb as sh*t!. This is all cosmetics. the ground is still sloped thus water will still drain fastly and thus roots will still grow towards gravity. Not sustainable. You need terraced farm.

  11. i made it too. just used woodprix instructions. just click the pig on that website :)))

  12. Still don’t believe I could build it, sadly…

  13. Those are going to rot away in no time flat. =/

  14. Why are you apologizing to Canadians for using imperial units? The rest of the developed world nations are using metric system! Thanks for great ideas in the video BTW.

  15. I'm sure you made these for Canadians 🙂 here in Europe we don't normally use feet and inches.
    And by the way – Canada is metric since 1996. 🙂

  16. Most descriptive video I have ever seen, Thank YOu

  17. I liked watxhing your video but was hoping fir more detail as you digging the trench area that you needed to fit the wood in. I need to fix our garden area because its slanted and need to level it.
    Thank you

  18. A complete and comprehensive package [ Check Details Here=> deam.design/9trw ], I am so thrilled with what I've got in the package. I could use this for a very long time to come. This is the most complete manual I've ever seen Thank you Ryan.

  19. that is what you are calling a slope?

  20. You should go to woodprix if you'd like to make it yourself guys.

  21. Blah blah blah…

  22. woodprix is full of awesome tips. Very helpful to me. Thanks

  23. plans from woodprix are awesome!

  24. All of my woodworks I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.

  25. glad to see someone else is doing this to utilize their hillside. I have mostly flat ground for farming but one hill in the BEST exposure zone. I thought of the Peruvians when I built mine but like yours, mine are cantilevered

  26. Great video, thank you Ifound it really helpful !

  27. You should visit woodprix website if you would like to make it by yourself I think.

  28. Woodprix is nice for that.

  29. Poof magically square leveled boxes on an uneven slope. Magic? No video editing.

  30. I Had to stop and comment… because I sketched almost exactly the same raised beds last weekend planning to lay them tomorrow, but with 3 2x4s in place of the 2 2x6s per box. Googled "raised beds on a hillside" looking for more ideas and your video came up as the first result, confirming my plans, and giving me a good idea of what it will look like. In my case, I'm taking advantage of the existing hill to rotate crops down the boxes each year, without having to worry too much about plants shading each other. Thanks for posting!

  31. You are cracking me up! My Mom is from Blackie, so I love hearing you talk. Makes me think of my cousins!

  32. I love your idea. I will try to make a raised garden on a slope

  33. Thanks it's very helpful for me and my garden

  34. You can use woodprix instructions to build it yourself guys.

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  36. Hi thanks for your video! I enjoy that you use reused wood for your raised beds. My nephews and I are beginners and have bought cheap white construction wood for our first beds since we are on a low budget however some have what we think is black mold! And we are not sure if they are safe to use can you please advice us Thanks and best regards from Bolivia!

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FAQs

What is the least expensive way to build a raised garden bed? ›

Raised beds made of cinder blocks or concrete blocks

Cinder blocks and concrete blocks are very inexpensive (typically $2 to $3 a piece at home improvement centers), and they make it really easy to build the outline of a raised garden bed.

Can raised beds be on a slope? ›

Building a raised bed on a slope can be done. We discuss retaining walls, premade garden beds, and DIY builds for your sloped garden! Yards aren't created equal. Some are beautifully flat and easy to work with, but others may be set on a sloped surface going either up or down.

How do you make a vegetable garden on a slope? ›

Because water always runs downhill, it is always best to stabilize a slope with reinforced beds that run across the slope. An ideal design is comprised of beds sized to fit the hillside in ways that make them easy to plant and maintain.

What is the cheapest material to build a raised bed? ›

Here are a few items you could use, round up or find in your yard to create a raised bed on a small budget.
  • Bricks.
  • Stones.
  • Wood or barn wood (make sure it's chemical free)
  • Fence pickets.
  • Cinder blocks.
  • Galvanized tubs.
May 3, 2023

Is it cheaper to buy or build raised garden beds? ›

Store-bought raised garden beds come in a variety of sizes and styles, but can be pricey. For those interested in raised bed gardening without the expense, these DIY raised garden beds with step-by-step instructions can be built in a few hours and often for a fraction of the cost of store-bought kits.

How do you landscape a sloped yard on a budget? ›

If you don't want to terrace your slope, adding rocks of varying shapes and sizes is another way to hold the soil and allow your plants to become established. Adding natural elements, such as a rock garden can give your slope a natural hardscaped look that's both visually appealing and requires less maintenance.

How do you build an incline garden? ›

Retaining walls are how you keep dirt from washing away on a slope. Soil erosion is bound to happen with water and gravity doing the dirty work. But you can add wood, rock, or concrete block to make a retaining wall to hold the soil in place. You can also stagger retaining walls to build a tiered garden on a slope.

What is the best plant to plant on a slope? ›

Nevertheless, deep rooted plants and trees will help hold the soil and the moisture in place. So that's a good place to start. Try cardoons, comfrey, echinacea, agastache, red orach and veronicastrum. These plants have deep tap roots and, once established, will be drought resistant and good for slopes.

What is the best thing to line a raised bed with? ›

Beds off the ground and supported by legs are built or manufactured with a bottom. We recommend lining this space with a permeable material (like a weed mat or landscape fabric) to help preserve the structure and prevent soil loss when watering.

What vegetables grow best on a hill? ›

Almost any vegetable benefits from a raised bed, but smaller vegetables and root crops, such as lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, spinach, and radishes, really thrive with this type planting. A raised bed can be a temporary bed with the soil piled 5 or 6 inches high. Or you can build a permanent raised bed.

How much slope is too much for a garden? ›

Exceeding the 2-percent standard by too much can cause erosion problems. Slopes of more than 4 or 5 percent will seem very steep in most landscape situations.

Is it OK to plant a garden on a slope? ›

Planting a slope can be difficult, but there are advantages as well. Drainage is sharper, and varied planting heights and vantage points add interest. Rocks help to control erosion and add to the visual appeal. Done thoughtfully, a sloped rock garden can become the focal point of your property, just as it did here.

How much does it cost to build a 4x8 raised bed? ›

On average, a DIY raised bed constructed from wood will cost $25 to $50 per square foot. To have a wooden raised bed constructed and installed for you, budget for at least $100 per square foot. (Find a kitchen garden company in your area.)

How to build a garden cheaply? ›

Here are 10 ways to garden without breaking the bank.
  1. Be on the lookout for plant swaps. ...
  2. Shop for plants in the off-season. ...
  3. Start from seeds. ...
  4. Save seeds. ...
  5. Accept cuttings from friends. ...
  6. Build a raised bed from found materials. ...
  7. Make your own soil amendments. ...
  8. Find free mulch.
Jan 14, 2022

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