Build a Raised Bed and Trellis

Raised beds drain more efficiently, give the gardener more control over the location and soil quality, and can help keep out pests like moles and rabbits.The best part? You can build one in an afternoon. This raised bed and trellis combo uses rough-sawn cedar, which is weather-resistant, insect-resistant and looks good, too.

Two 9-foot, 2" x 12" rough-sawn cedar boards /three 7-foot, 2" x 4" rough-sawn cedar boards /one 6-foot, 2" x 4" rough-sawn cedar board /four 10-foot, 2" x 2" rough-sawn cedar boards/twenty-two 4 1/2-inch lag screws /3-inch deck screws /finishing nails /16' x 34" hog fencing panel /20 coaxial cable clips /tape measure /circular saw /speed square /level /drill with 3/16-inch bit /hammer or nail gun /bolt cutters.

Measure and cut two 6-foot and two 3-foot lengths from the 2" x 12" cedar planks. These pieces will be assembled to form the raised bed.

Measure down half an inch along the 2-inch side of a 7-foot long 2" x 4" board and cut a 45 degree angle at both ends to chamfer (bevel). This angled cut provides a more finished look to the top rail of the trellis.