Nicole Johnsey BurkeFounder of Gardenary

Build this cheap and easy raised bed for under $100 in 1 afternoon! #garden #raisedbedgarden #plants

26 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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Nicole Johnsey Burke builds a raised garden bed from untreated pine boards, framing angles, and bolts. The whole thing costs under $100 and takes one afternoon. She drills holes at the corners, bolts them together, and finishes with eco-friendly stain.

Questions this video answers

2 inch by 6 inch by 8 foot untreated pine boards.

Four 4-foot boards.

All this was less than $70.

About $30.

Drill.

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Let's build this beautiful raised bed together for less than $100. Look for these thick untreated pine planks. I got 2 inch by 6 inch by 8 foot boards for myself. And bonus, these guys at the hardware store will cut the boards for you. I ended up with four boards that are four feet each. Then you need these framing angles. They're the secret that make the beds come together. Next, get bolts, nuts and washers. All this was less than $70. The secret is using this eco friendly stain for about $30 to protect the wood so it lasts. Coat the w. Grab your drill, mark holes with the framing angle and drill holes so the framing angle connects boards on each corner. Attach the angles to both ends of two boards. Finally, drill the holes and connect your final two boards. And there you have it. A beautiful, durable raised bed that costs less than $100 and looks like a million.

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