DIY or Raised Garden Installation Service

Are you considering installing a raised garden bed but are unsure of the process and labor involved? Let's dive into the details and steps required to set up a raised garden bed and the associated expenses.

What are the Steps for Installing a Raised Garden Bed?

1. Choose a location: Select a spot with adequate sunlight and access to water. Determine the best size garden bed for that location.

2. Gather products or materials: Purchase the necessary supplies such as a metal raised garden bed or lumber, screws, brackets, tools, metal sheeting, soil, hoses and soil. Metal raised beds last much longer, are easy to assemble and provide many more years of gardening for the expense.

3. Build the frame or assemble the raised garden bed kit: Assemble the garden bed frame to the desired dimensions. Set the garden in the desired position and level it.

4. Level the garden bed: Leveling when in position will make access and watering much easier.

5. Fill with soil: Add a nutrient-rich soil mix to the bed for optimal plant growth. Soil weighs about 1,160 pounds per cubic yard and can be difficult to move into the new garden bed.

6. Amend the soil as needed: Adding organic fertilizer at the time of installation helps get the new garden off on the right foot.

7. Irrigation: Setting up an irrigation system from the beginning will help you be more successful and reduce the time you need to spend manually watering. Using a hose end watering timer will maximize the benefit.

8. Plant your garden: Sow seeds or transplant seedlings into the raised bed.

What are the Costs Associated with Installing a Raised Garden Bed?

The amount of time you need, tools you need, skills required, strength required to move soil and the cost of installing a raised garden bed can vary depending on the size, quantity and materials used. On average, the total expenses for a completed garden can range from $150 to $800 for each DIY raised garden bed installation, without accounting for your labor. Shop DIY Raised Beds here.

Factors influencing the cost include:

- Type of garden bed or lumber: Cedar is a popular wood garden choice but can be more expensive than pressure treated pine. Metal raised gardens have similar cost to pressure treated wood, but much less labor to assemble and they last longer.

- Size of the bed: Larger beds require more time, materials and soil, increasing the overall cost. People are often surprised at the sheer quantity of soil needed for each bed.

- Soil quality: High-quality garden soil mixes can be pricier but offer better plant growth. Soil is mainly a one time investment, since once the raised bed is full you only need to add a little every year, relatively speaking.

- Additional features: Garden installation service, irrigation systems or protective covers can add to the total cost but also add lots of value.

Can I Hire a Garden Builder for Raised Garden Bed Installation?

Yes, Tampa soil911.com garden builders can efficiently install raised garden beds for you in the Tampa Bay area. We install a variety of garden bed sizes in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillborough and Hernando county, FL. Check out the Raised Garden Bed Installation Catalog here.

Each garden bed installation package includes:

• metal raised garden bed, Vego 20+ year lifespan
• assembly
• positioning
• leveling
• premium soil
• cottonseed meal organic fertilizer
• hose connect irrigation with mini soaker lines