This is a step by step guide on how to build a raised garden bed and how to install drip irrigation – inexpensive and easy! I highlight the benefits of a raised bed, easy design, material and soil to use and how to plan and install drip irrigation for maximum yields. Thanks for watching this organic backyard gardening diy guide.
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ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO & ITEMS I USE
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Raised Bed Kits
→ Dripworks Raised Bed Kit – Medium – https://www.dripworks.com/garden-bed-irrigation-kit-medium?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Garden Grid Watering System | Preassembled Drip Irrigation – Use code obg10 – $10 off order $100+ https://shrsl.com/3cpc3
1/2″ Main Line Parts:
→ Distribution Tubing – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-polyethylene-mainline-tubing-0-600-id-x-0-700-od?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Elbow – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-elbow?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Coupler (to connect main lines) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-coupler?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Tee Fitting – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-tee?ref=lfw3jygn
→ End Cap (I use these on the top of my bed headers) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-end-cap?ref=lfw3jygn
→ On/Off Valve – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-coupler-with-valve?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Clips/Straps (secures line to raised bed) – https://www.dripworks.com/tubing-clamps?ref=lfw3jygn
1/4″ Emitter Line Parts
→ Emitter Tubing – https://www.dripworks.com/soaker-dripline-6-spacing?ref=lfw3jygn
→ “Goof” Plugs (Caps Tubing) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-4-goof-plugs-for-repair-two-way?ref=lfw3jygn
→ 1/4″ Transfer Barb (used to transfer water from the 1/2 main line to 1/4 emitter tubing) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-4-transfer-barbs?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Drip Irrigation Hole Key Punch Tool – https://www.dripworks.com/key-punch?ref=lfw3jygn
Attaching to Spigot:
→ Filter – https://www.dripworks.com/irritec-deluxe-hose-thread-filters-y-type?ref=lfw3jygn
→ PSI Regulator – https://www.dripworks.com/senninger-lawn-garden-regulators-hose-thread
→ Female Hose Start for 1/2 Main Line – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-female-hose-start
→ Attachment to blow out lines in winter – https://amzn.to/3ru77U9
→ Timer I Use (This is the best timer, I tired several) – https://amzn.to/2yB5XeG
→ Garden House Quick Connects! I use these on all my hoses – https://amzn.to/3dQ7hgq
SEED STARTING SUPPLIES
→ High Mowing Seed Starting Kit (Tray, Cells, Dome & Organic Soil $20) everything you need but the seeds – https://shrsl.com/3chuc
→ High Mowing Organic Seeds – https://shrsl.com/3cpad
→ High Mowing Wooden Labels – https://shrsl.com/3chup
→ Vivosun Heat Mats – https://shrsl.com/3cbm8
→ Coast Of Maine Organic Seed Starting Mix – https://amzn.to/3I89l2a
BUYING RAISED BEDS AND DRIP KITS:
→ Garden in Minutes has cypress interlocking raised beds that assemble without tools and grid watering systems perfect for square foot gardening – Use code EasyGardening – $5 off order $75+ https://shrsl.com/3cpc3
HELPFUL GARDENING BOOKS
→ Square Foot Gardening II https://amzn.to/2ZJOFus
→ New Organic Grower https://amzn.to/3dauJoB
→ Vegetable Garden Bible https://amzn.to/2M9ahIN
→ The Year-Round Vegetable Gardner https://amzn.to/2X9jDKF
MY VIDEO HOW TO:
→ How to blow out lines in the winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0j8XT74Hik
→ Build a raided bed trellis https://youtu.be/wOck6XVKrac
Key Sections of the Video
0:21 – Benefits of Raised Beds
0:37 – Wood Selection
1:03 – 4×4 Raised Bed Build Design
1:50 – Leveling on a Slope Tip
2:30 – Prepping for Soil
2:46 – Tips on Soil/Organic Compost
4:02 – Drip Irrigation Benefits & – Dripworks.com Guide
5:13 – Drip Diagram/Plan Overview
5:56 – Parts Overview
6:37 – Drip Irrigation Install
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49 Comments
I live in the desert so water conservation is very important. Can a plastic liner be placed at the bottom so that the water doesn't run. Our soil is clay and rocks. Intend to make my boxes with bricks which were left by the previous owner. Thank you for all the info.
I am limited by where I can put my raised beds so they will have to be at least 100 feet from the nearest spigot. Is it possible to run a line that long or do you have any alternatives I can do to keep the beds watered?
Fast forward to 4 years later; How is the quality of the irrigation system you installed now?
Use a cover crop during winter, this way it feeds the soil during the winter keeping it living soil ready for you at spring. This will keep it from compacting too.
You are allowed by creation to step on the soil, that is not what the problem is with your compaction problems. You have compaction problems because you have bare soil sitting there all winter being killed off, and that is how and why it begins compacting, because it died. Always keep a cover on the soil and it will feed the microbes and keep you beneficial creatures like worms alive and thriving. A living cover is what nature does if you leave it alone, because it is intelligent it knows it needs a cover. So, if you sit there ripping the cover off and letting it sit like that over winter it will kill everything you tried to gain.
I only mention this because you said you did this in fall, and you could plant a cover crop then too.
If your going to just screw them together like that then there is no need for a post. Only time the post is needed is if your screwing right into the post from each board. If your going board to board then it's not needed.
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🪴PLAN YOUR GARDEN IN MINUTES WITH OUR CUSTOM PLANNING SERVICE ⏰
→ https://bit.ly/3DZe3NR
💦 I USE DRIPWORKS FOR ALL IRRIGATION PARTS
→ https://www.dripworks.com/?ref=lfw3jygn
ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO & ITEMS I USE
As an affiliate I earn on qualifying purchases on links below. This helps the channel.
Raised Bed Kits
→ Dripworks Raised Bed Kit – Medium – https://www.dripworks.com/garden-bed-irrigation-kit-medium?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Garden Grid Watering System | Preassembled Drip Irrigation – Use code obg10 – $10 off order $100+ https://shrsl.com/3cpc3
1/2" Main Line Parts:
→ Distribution Tubing – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-polyethylene-mainline-tubing-0-600-id-x-0-700-od?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Elbow – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-elbow?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Coupler (to connect main lines) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-coupler?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Tee Fitting – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-tee?ref=lfw3jygn
→ End Cap (I use these on the top of my bed headers) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-end-cap?ref=lfw3jygn
→ On/Off Valve – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-coupler-with-valve?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Clips/Straps (secures line to raised bed) – https://www.dripworks.com/tubing-clamps?ref=lfw3jygn
1/4" Emitter Line Parts
→ Emitter Tubing – https://www.dripworks.com/soaker-dripline-6-spacing?ref=lfw3jygn
→ "Goof" Plugs (Caps Tubing) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-4-goof-plugs-for-repair-two-way?ref=lfw3jygn
→ 1/4" Transfer Barb (used to transfer water from the 1/2 main line to 1/4 emitter tubing) – https://www.dripworks.com/1-4-transfer-barbs?ref=lfw3jygn
→ Drip Irrigation Hole Key Punch Tool – https://www.dripworks.com/key-punch?ref=lfw3jygn
Attaching to Spigot:
→ Filter – https://www.dripworks.com/irritec-deluxe-hose-thread-filters-y-type?ref=lfw3jygn
→ PSI Regulator – https://www.dripworks.com/senninger-lawn-garden-regulators-hose-thread
→ Female Hose Start for 1/2 Main Line – https://www.dripworks.com/1-2-easy-loc-female-hose-start
→ Attachment to blow out lines in winter – https://amzn.to/3ru77U9
→ Timer I Use (This is the best timer, I tired several) – https://amzn.to/2yB5XeG
→ Garden House Quick Connects! I use these on all my hoses – https://amzn.to/3dQ7hgq
SEED STARTING SUPPLIES
→ High Mowing Seed Starting Kit (Tray, Cells, Dome & Organic Soil $20) everything you need but the seeds – https://shrsl.com/3chuc
→ High Mowing Organic Seeds – https://shrsl.com/3cpad
→ High Mowing Wooden Labels – https://shrsl.com/3chup
→ Vivosun Heat Mats – https://shrsl.com/3cbm8
→ Coast Of Maine Organic Seed Starting Mix – https://amzn.to/3I89l2a
BUYING RAISED BEDS AND DRIP KITS:
→ Garden in Minutes has cypress interlocking raised beds that assemble without tools and grid watering systems perfect for square foot gardening – Use code EasyGardening – $5 off order $75+ https://shrsl.com/3cpc3
HELPFUL GARDENING BOOKS
→ Square Foot Gardening II https://amzn.to/2ZJOFus
→ New Organic Grower https://amzn.to/3dauJoB
→ Vegetable Garden Bible https://amzn.to/2M9ahIN
→ The Year-Round Vegetable Gardner https://amzn.to/2X9jDKF
MY VIDEO HOW TO:
→ How to blow out lines in the winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0j8XT74Hik
→ Build a raided bed trellis https://youtu.be/wOck6XVKrac
Thx bro enjoyed your vid im looking in using this technique on my own beds thx again
Great job!
Thank you for this!
Many thanks for your video. It gave me good ideas on how to install my first raised bed for tomatoes. Regards from Peru-Chile.
for snuffing out the grass, i prefer using cardboard material. it degrades quickly and helps leave the existing soil life in place.
How do you clear the lines for us folks in the frozen north?
Hi! What if I live somewhere that does not sell bulk compost? Anything else I can use ?
Excellently explained everything
I noticed this is from 4 years ago, but a good clear video on irritation. Thank you.
How do you get water out of the lines for winter?
I've been using above ground beds for about 15 years. One thing that helps: paint the boards, ESPECIALLY the exposed grain ends, and BEFORE assembly so you get coverage at the joints. They look nicer, and I think you get about double the life. Irrigation: I use a dual-level system. I drill a 3/4 hole in the box side, about 1/3 from the bottom. I run 5/8 main (valve at the entrance to the box if you want to isolate) into the box, tee to each side, elbows along each side (all this 1/3 from bottom). I then connect 1/4 drip tube (integral weep holes) alternating in stripes from the two sides, covering the layer; again, 1/3 from bottom. In each corner I put an above ground 90 degree sprayer, adjustable, with a spray range long enough to cover the size of the bed. When first planting, I use both the above ground sprayers, and the lower (future root) matrix is always active. After the plants have rooted, I turn off the above ground sprayers, leaving only the below ground root system with water. This reduces evaporation, and also discourages surface weeds.
Question regarding the drip lines running the length of the bed. When looking at a 1' square of carrots, how does a single line water the square?
Great video, complete
Great video! Would a system like this work with gravity fed water?
What do you do to winterize this system and ensure the freezing weather doesn't cause any damage to the systen?
4:03
Hi Tim, I loved the video, thank you! My question is, can I hook this system up to my existing sprinkler system for the lawn? If so, do I need any extra parts (pressure regulator, extra connectors, etc?). For me, that would be the best solution, but I am just unsure how to connect it to the sprinkler system. Thank you in advance!
Hello, great video, how long do you suggest running the soaker hose? Is there an equation based on square footage?
Great video!
I'm from Edmonton Alberta Canada and it's a much colder climate than perhaps what you have. What do you suggest for our cold Winters as far as draining the lines so they don't burst?
Do you ever add Gopher barriers ? If we are growing carrots , should we add a barrier ? Haven't seen
them around in years .
You know what would be a great video?
Not the installation of drip irrigation but best uses of drip: where to place, how long to run, whatever else…
I’ve seen a bunch of videos on installations but little on just the simple use of them. If anyone can direct me to that… have at it.
Thank you so much!!!!! I love the drip works website and cannot wait to place an order for my garden beds. Amazing! YES!!!!
Such a helpful video! I was wondering if this drip system can be set up using existing irrigation lines? I currently have a system that is set up to water my lawn using 3/4” pvc. Is the drip line something I can use an adapter close to my garden beds? Or would I have to run a new line across the yard where my Valve box is to be able to have drip?
Nice work. I live in Michigan what's the best way to drain the tubes before freezing 🥶 thanks
Can you attach the irrigation system with a timer to a water barrel
Those lumber prices were a good old memory 🥲
Do you have to do anything special to prevent freezing in the winter?
How far apart did you space the actual drip lines?
How did you do the thin hose drip holes please
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I wish you showed the parts needed for actually running everything from the hose faucet. That's the part that seems confusing to me – the timers and backflow preventer and all that.
It appears you live in my region. I'm in Stonington. Enjoying this very much!!!!
I’m so jealous of your natural soil. Here in CO I have soil that can only be described as rock hard clay. My husband and I broke two trenching shovels just trying to put edging in. So with such atrocious natural soil, should I double the height of these beds? I’m afraid the roots will hit the natural soil like a terracotta pot.
I live in zone 6B. During the winter we are frequently in the single-digits Fahrenheit. Will these hoses crack during the winter? I thought I would need something that I can remove them take anymore during the winter.
how do you keep weeds from growing up through your beds during the growing season?
I have to use metal raised garden beds due to our summer flooding in Central Florida.
I’m wondering about winter and potential freezing of the buried irrigation lines. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Thanks for the great video!
How would I shut off and drain the system before winter sets in, please? Also, can all the lines stay put in winter? Do they need to be protected or buried deeper in Nova Scotia? Many thanks for your great video!
What kind of pressure reducer did you use at your faucet so that you don’t blow out the drip tubing you buried?
No way that's inexpensive
Any concern on sunlight on the tubing? Thank you.
I stopped watching and will move on because as soon as you made the false comment about pressure treated wood I knew you were full of shit.
Best video on the subject I have seen.