There are many things we love about this raised planter box ... Keep this in mind as you build and adjust your measurements accordingly. Set your saw depth to 2 inches and make a series of ...

A minimum depth of 12 inches is good for most herbs and shallow-rooted vegetables. For root crops like carrots or potatoes, ...

(If your site isn’t totally flat, it would be wise to level it out with a shovel before you start building.) Width: You want your DIY raised garden bed to be four feet maximum in width.