Once in place do a level check to make sure they are flat and even before you install the rest of the wall.
Making a raised garden bed with bricks.
Raising a plant bed you can use bricks to create a plant bed that holds an area of nutrient rich soil with good drainage in areas that are unsuitable for gardening.
The soil underneath your new.
Remember that a brick bed is more permanent so plan.
Determine where to place the bed and how high it should be.
Starting with the sprayed straight edges lay the first course of blocks placing them on their longest end on a bed of mortar 5cm deep.
Brick garden bed tip 4.
Each layer should be straight to prevent tipping or leaning.
Duplicate the lead on the.
Make a mortar mix five parts building sand to one part cement.
Run a length of string between two pegs to help keep the blocks in a straight line.
As you build your raised garden bed make a point to repeat the level check throughout the process.
Prepare the area of your yard where you will be building your brick raised garden beds.
Get the size right.
Mix a small batch of mortar.
Set the first two bricks one at each end laying down a 1 inch thick bed.
Do frequent level checks.
These should be placed with a small batch of mortar.
Place the first layer of bricks end to end in a straight line with each brick placed snugly against the bricks on each side of it.
Clear and level the ground and measure the area you will be making a garden bed to estimate how many retaining wall bricks you will need.
A bed that s at least 6 inches high provides ease of access and gives roots plenty of room to grow.
The size is up to you.
Keep in mind you can only naturally reach and tend to about 2 depth.
Check the blocks are level with a spirit level.
If the length.
Start with the end bricks.
7 at each corner of the raised bed place the bricks in an l shape.
When you begin building your garden wall start with the two end bricks.
To keep it simple use the length of the brick to do your measurements.
Enough to keep the plants in and the dogs out.
Brick garden bed tip 5.
To lay down a bed of mortar for a course of bricks first fully load your trowel.
How to build a brick raised garden bed without using cement step 1.
My plan was to build raised beds with them just a few courses of bricks high.