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Drive a steel bar into the holes of the ties and hammer it into the ground. Fill the bottom of the raisedbedwith a thick layer of gravel. Spread it around evenly. Fill the raisedbedwith soil up to 2 inches from the top of the ties. Now your raisedbedis ready for growing plants.

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How to build a raised garden from railroad ties?

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How many railroad ties do I need for a raised bed?

More advanced designs can be constructed using more than eight ties, extending the length or width of the railroad tie raised bed walls. However, you may need to cut railroad ties down with a chainsaw to fit into more advanced designs.

How do you make a raised garden bed out of gravel?

Cover the bottom of the trench with a 2-inch layer of gravel. Cut the ties to the exact height of the raised bed and drill holes in each tie about two feet apart. Install the ties in the trench in rows above each other, making sure the holes in each tie are aligned with those of the ones above and below them.

How do you attach ties to a raised garden bed?

Cut the ties to the exact height of the raised bed and drill holes in each tie about two feet apart. Install the ties in the trench in rows above each other, making sure the holes in each tie are aligned with those of the ones above and below them.