Questions and Answers for Outdoor Essentials Homestead 3 ft. x 3 ft. Western Red Cedar Raised Garden Bed Kit

A:  Yes, you can! but you need to use naisl or something to put together.

A:  Probably so but you will need some sort bracing like .. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-3-in-x-6-in-20-Gauge-Mending-Plate-MP36/100374920 to connect them together and stay consistent with the build of the raised bed build.

A:  Yes, you will want to attach the 2 boxes so they stay put. Use mending plates and screws or small pieces of wood and screws.

A:  Yes! Just place some nominal bracing on the interior between level one to level two.

A:  You could use two kits to make a 3 ft. x 12 ft. bed. Please keep in mind that the walls fasten together at the corners. In order to secure the walls together effectively, you would need to install a 1 in. x 4 in. backer on the inside of the bed where the two walls meet.

A:  You could, but you would have to figure out a way to brace the the two 6 foot pieces together. I checked and the pieces would fit together. But it is designed to be held together with just 3 screws in each corner. If you were handy you could use the 2 extra 3 foot end pieces to design a brace.

A:  I purchased 2 of this item over 2yrs. ago and had to throw them ago because of termites. So my belief is they are not chemically treated. Hope this helps.

A:  This item is made from Western Red Cedar, which means it is naturally resistant to rot and decay. This raised garden bed is not treated with chemicals.

A:  It’s cedar, pretty much weather resistant. Had them 3 years, no issue!!

A:  The lumber is cedar, not pressure-treated, I'm using for vegetables.

A:  No, it is not chemically treated.

A:  Unfortunately I did not receive the installation direction or the screws.

A:  I don’t remember exactly but it may have been on of those that are star shaped rather than a Phillips head. I have a collection of various inserts to my screw driver

A:  u need a torx bit to fit into the screw head.

A:  You will need a T-25 screw bit to install this raised garden bed kit.

A:  It's a star shape. You could get a set of drill bits at HD that would include different sizes of that particular shape.

A:  They're called "Galvanized Mending Plate" on the Home Depot site.

A:  The metal plates on this garden bed kit are called gang nail plates.

A:  The 3/16" suggestion is much too large. I used a 9/64" and was easily completed. Very nice product.

A:  Cedar is very soft so no need to pre-drill holes. The screw will go in easily w the bit that fits the screw head.

A:  We recommend using a 3/16 drill bit.

A:  I recommend you take one of the screws to Home Depot and ask one of their staff what size drill they would suggest for pre-drilling holes.

A:  Try calling the manufacture number 1-800-598-WOOD. https://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/22/22e60fb7-646b-4845-be20-3d9c05de2d40.pdf

A:  cedar very nice

A:  The species of wood that is used for this kit is Thuja plicata.

A:  western red cedar as far as I know; smelled like cedar.

A:  Wood is cedar which means it will last for years and years as cedar does not rot as fast as pine or fir when exposed to soil.

A:  The species of wood that is used for this kit is Thuja plicata.

A:  The boards are tight enough together that you do not need to line. I actually lined two of mine and left two unlined to test how they hold up this first season using them.

A:  No liner is included and you do not need one. Most raised beds are simply lined with newspaper.

A:  It is not included. I use the carboard from the packaging and laid it on the bottom in stead of laying a landscape fabric.

A:  Liner not included. Whether its necessary - that's up to you and what you are trying to do.

A:  I would line the bottom with thick cardboard, then the whole thing with a high quality weed cloth. the cardboard on the bottom will stop weeds and the weed cloth will stop weeds from around the sides and provide drainage. Never use plastic this will cause rote in the soil because of no air flow and drainage. Take a look at whicking boxes on you tube I use those.

A:  There is no liner included with this kit. You can add a liner if you would like, however it is not necessary.

A:  1 1/2" thick. It is built with standard 2x4 lumber which measures 1 1/2" x 3 1/2".

A:  They are approximately 2 inches thick and overall this is 7 inches in height, the width is 3 ft x 3 ft.