Cool Raised Garden Bed 1 Inch Or 2 Inch Boards 2023. Web in this tutorial, we’re building a raised garden bed with the dimensions 4 feet wide x 8 feet long x 1 foot deep. Anything thinner would result in a less durability.

However, if wood prices are still high, so you might explore alternatives like cinderblocks, bricks, or metal. As is usually the case, it’s much better to go the diy route. For the long sides i use 3 screws for each board.