70yrs old and been wanting to do raised beds but didn’t want the measuring, drilling and cutting. So I defaulted to container gardening. Next year if the Lord says the same I’m using your method along with a few ideas in the comments. HUGE thank you for sharing the knowledge.
Hey. I just made this with the garden stones from Lowe’s. Super easy, $32 for 8 bricks and then you can use basically any board lying around. Attempting to grow some vegetables for the first time ever!
Great video! Where do you get the corner pieces? I've had a hard time finding them. I put in a very similar bed this past weekend. It's a little late to be planting here (Texas) but am hoping for the best. Thanks for giving hope to so many that they really can do it!
I told a Lowe’s employee that I wanted to do a raised bed and she showed me these. She said a 2x4 will fit. They had a demo up with two 4x4s flush against each other to create sort of a ledge. They were nailed together. It would cost under $40 per bed depending on the length. They can also cut the wood for you. Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to see someone putting it together.
Yes!! They are so versatile I love them! I've seen the ledges too and they're so cute I just never made it that far, haha. Definitely my favorite way to throw together a raised bed, I'm glad you found them at your local Lowe's. 💚
I did this and it was so easy! I even got free compost (literally as much as you want, but it’s only made from leaves and branches/trees picked up by the city) from my cities local composting facility!! Just gonna add some plastic liner for the bottom and inside of the wood and lay some cardboard down and fill ‘er up! I did get 2”x10”x6’ wood though but decided to double up the pavers and just top it off with 2x4’s instead of making it flush with the pavers, it’ll be just a bit taller but no biggie.
@@katesbackyardgarden l was replying to the person who commented above,, they said they were lining with plastic. You replied awesome to them, obviously you didn't catch that part about the plastic.
One major improvement. Use cardboard instead of weed mat. That stuff is so annoying to get rid of, just use cardboard. 10-12 inches of compost/potting soil is plenty to prevent weeds from germinating from the original soil level. Plus cardboard is free and breaks down.
Thank you! I know cardboard is great but I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare and will grow through cardboard (and anything really) that's why I use the weed block. So for someone else (as mentioned in MANY comments already!) cardboard is probably a better alternative but for my own raised beds I use weed block still and just make sure to take extra care of my soil and add worms.
@@katesbackyardgarden I had Bermuda grass as well and I just pulled the rhizomes using a digging fork, add cardboard on top, and then mulch(whether it be with compost or straw or wood chips) The Bermuda will go away.
@@devanbarger3630 it covers my whole backyard though 😂 I have 2 in ground beds that I’ve been constantly fighting it for years and years, so now when I start a new raised bed I’d rather just not deal with it. Thank you though!
@@devanbarger3630 and I’ve never heard of Bermuda grass just going away, are you sure that’s what you were dealing with? It’s invasive as hell, spreading via rhizomes, surface roots annnnnd seeds. I hate it. It would be perfect as a lawn though if I didn’t want garden beds or other plants anywhere 😂
@@katesbackyardgarden yeah, my father in law has dealt with it a lot, but we didn't have any in our yard at first. We had a load of top soil dumped in our back yard and it had Bermuda rhizomes in it. I didn't know at the time and my FIL identified it when it started to grow. Charles Dowding, Jim Kovaleski, and I am sure I have heard it from other organic growers too, have essentially eliminated aggressive perennial weeds by consistent mulching and removal. Jim Kovaleski has a video where he talks about keeping his gardens edge and he just digs up the rhizomes with a garden fork 2 times a year and never has Bermuda grass in his main garden. He only has it creep in the edges. He is in Florida too, where Bermuda grows year round I think.
I love these blocks. I've been using them for a couple of years now. My back yard looks just like the beginning of this video. I need to stop playing on this damn phone and get to planting. 😮
If you use 2x12x8 board ,you don't need two pieces on the smaller side and it will be flusher against the brick. Also use sticks and leaves in the bottom, you will save on soil.
@@carolbell6005 I like your attitude, find materials and make things happen! If you do, make sure its solid wood and not "press board" or "particle board" covered in laminate. It will swell up and turn into sawdust (along with wood glue that might have nasty chemicals in it) If you find a solid wood bookshelf, its probably an antique and made from hardwood. Sell that book case and buy some lumber. Cedar fence pickets are cheap and can make up the side panels. Built a few from those for my sister. Turned out lovely
Using sticks and leaves will create a compost environment bringing in insects that will eat through your roots until the wood on the sticks are rotted enough. Plus it’s good only if the raised bed is going to be higher than 3feet. Otherwise it will set you back an entire growing season. The roots of your plants will compete for space and nutrients with all the junk you place in the bottom. That was from first hand experience.
Use cardboard it will suppress the weeds and breakdown later on to help improve your soil. 2x12x8 us the best size to fit between the blocks. Use leaves and branches in the bottom of the bed . They will breakdown to also enrich your soil.
I can't use cardboard, I have bermuda grass (a gardeners nightmare!!) and it will grow up through it. And I do have some beds that I use the 12" tall boards, but really sometimes the 2x6's are so much cheaper to just get 2 instead, so I'll go with them instead. It just depends, and they work fine soil doesn't "leak out" or anything, so if it's cheaper to grab the 2x6's then I definitely recommend them instead. 🙂
I saw your video from last year and did this for my mothers garden. got 4 4ft x 8f garden beds rn. Fertilizing them and getting them ready for plants in the spring.
Lowes had a display of this, except they layered it. So it was 3 Tiers. The lowest level had tall flowers, the middle had regular veggies & the top layer had herbs. Layers were staggered.
This is AWESOME!!!! I can't kneel or squat, so I could drill holes in the center of the corner blocks, stack them, and anchor them with rebar - voila, high raised beds! I'm so glad you shared this, Kate!
Yes!!! I seriously love them! And the bricks are perfect for putting potted flowers on top of so that you have pollinators all around... while keeping the garden soil open for more veggie space :)
Great idea for expanding a raised bed. Love the corner blocks,SO EASY! For mine, I made it taller. As an older person, I know I don't want to bend over into that garden. I also have dogs. I don't want them in the garden either. Another reason mine is 4 ft tall.
Thanks! I love the blocks too 🤗 and great idea meaning them taller! I don't mind the lower height, but it's definitely easier on the back when they are higher
I would add bricks on top of her existing bricks until it gets 32" high ( my knees take a beating when I bend) Lower Back is healthier as well without leaning down.
These do not always work.😢 without securing like the video said, when I added the soil the weight was too much and it all came apart. So I returned the cement blocks 😮and used corner brackets. Love my new above ground garden.
Really? I've never had a bed come apart like that. The ground does have to be level or the blocks will start to tilt 🤔 But I'm glad you found something that works better for you! Happy gardening 🌱
Awe heck yeah!!!! Loving this!!❤❤❤ Thank you!! Great Idea!! I think I'd paint the wood with the rubberized coating for tool handles to protect it longer from water, and install tiny square metal mesh on the bottom under plant fabric, and usec1/4-1/2 inch of sand on top to prevent insects and maintain moisture ❤ also could use L- brackets in the corners??
using Cardboard instead of a plastic anti-weed sheet lets microorganisms move into your raised beed and improve the quality of your soil there drastically :-)
Thank you! I do agree that would be better, but I use the weedblock because I have bermuda grass which is an absolute nightmare. It's permeable and I add lots of worms and compost to my beds to help make up for the barrier. I still grow lots of veggies so I'm still happy with it, even if it's not ideal! :)
That is so wonderful! I'm happy for you and that you're starting your own garden adventure, how exciting! 🤗My youngest is 4 too, and she absolutely loves being my little garden helper.
If you go in the description I have a link to my list of supplies! 😊 Happy gardening! 🌱 I used cheap soil from Lowe's and added compost and manure in the video, but for the last few years I buy high quality garden soil from my local sand & gravel supplier by the yard. It's the best!
Those planter wall blocks are in high demand. If you don't purchase early in the year, they are hard to find. However once you have them, starting a raised bed for growing is just this simple!
They're called Wall Planter Blocks, you can find them at Home Depot or Lowe's, or hopefully more places since they're becoming more popular. Here is a link in case that helps! When I buy them at Lowe's they are near the pavers and other garden bricks. www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-120-Piece-Pallet-16202336/325383444
Dang.... I hope they catch on over there soon!! They're still relatively new here so maybe in a year or two?! I hope they start showing up in stores near you 🤞
We bought the same beds for my mum at Lowe’s for Mother’s Day. The store even will cut the wood for you ! We forgot to buy the rebar that goes in the holes of the bricks. I see you also didnt add them. Works well but eventually the weight does move / shift everything around without them. Great video ! Happy Gardening
These bricks really are the best! I use rebar if the ground is uneven or I stack them higher than two, but I haven't had issues using just the blocks when they're only 2 high, so I'd rather not spend the money on rebar if I don't have to! Happy gardening to you too, and I hope your mom is enjoying her new beds, that is such a sweet thing to do for Mothers Day. 💚
I stopped putting a weed barrier under the beds because i add more compost after every harvest and use an electric mini tiller to turn it in. I garden year round so i till often. The tines would catch the liner and pull it up. Raised beds are easy to weed. 5 minutes a day and they are kept clear.
I have 2 now that I did not put weed block under, kind of a test but we'll see what happens! Other weeds kind of took over those areas so maybe the Bermuda won't be so dominant, I'm not sure. 🤞🏼
Thank you! They really are the best. Sorry for the delay here, but they are called Planter Wall Blocks and I get them from Lowes or Home Depot. The way you can just expand an existing bed is really one of the best features.
@@BUFFYBACON1 my yard is a little uneven, that first part was just cheap top soil to help level it out first. Then I put weedblock (not plastic) because I have Bermuda grass which is super invasive. Cardboard is great as other people have mentioned in the comments, I only use the weedblock because the Bermuda.
Always use heirloom seeds from Hoss Seeds in Moultie Ga or your local nursery. Never buy plants from big box stores. I burn my soil with a propane burner every spring to kill grass seeds and pest. It works.
I used 2" x 2' x 4' but really you can make it about any length you want. Just get the 2" thick lumber in what size you want and they will drop right in! The bricks are 6" high, so 2x6 are great.
Cost of having these bricks is much more than buying a block to place between the long/short boards and nailing in place. If you two blocks for greater height, of course the cost goes up.
It should be any 2" thick lumber. 2x6 are pretty common, they should be at any lumberyard or Home Depot, etc. Or you could stack up 2x3 or 2x4. But the 2" thickness is what fits.
That is so cool with the pieces on the side that holds it all together. I got some wood to make the raised beds I know I’m getting it in late ⏰ better late than never. I really like how you showed putting it all together!! I would prefer those things on the end that the boards slide into. I asked may be I didn’t have the name right. I should of gotten a nail gun might have to go back and get the cheapest one. Just think 🤔 it would be easier that way also
If it's late for your current season that means you're just in time for the next one 😀 good luck and I hope you're able to build a new bed easily enough. These planter blocks are my favorite!!
@@katesbackyardgarden omgoodness thank you! Do you get the regular pine or do you get the pressure treated? Also is 2 on each side enough (corner blocks)?
@@lollipopgang87I've always bought untreated pine or whatever the common board is at the lumber yard. 2 high is a foot tall and works well for me! My carrots grow fine and my veggies are happy 🤗 you don't need the weedblock if you don't have invasive weeds, just use cardboard like a lot of others in here have suggested.
I seriously love these blocks! They're so awesome. And it's not permanent either, I had a bed for a few years now, and last weekend I actually took it down and reassembled somewhere else in a better spot. They're just so convenient. 💚
Cardboards is way better than a weed liner unless you’re going to use your chicken feed bag which is also great for your garden it keeps the weeds away
I didn't realize the weedblock was going to bother so many people or I would have addressed it in the video 😂 I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare, that's why I use it. I wish I could throw down cardboard and call it a day! There is a huge tree in my neighbor's yard too and the roots LOVE my raised beds 😂 Even thru the weedblock. But I add worms and compost and my soil is very healthy, so it's just the way I choose to do it and it works for me. I buy the pro grade, and it's permeable - not like solid plastic sheeting or anything. My veggies are happy and healthy, too.🌱 Happy Gardening!
Can anyone tell me exactly what I need to fill a 8x4x1 ft raised bed?? Really struggling with figuring out what to buy. I’m a beginner gardener. Thanks!
Hi there! You're looking at about 64 cubic feet or about 2 1/3 yards of soil. You can fill the bottom with sticks and biodegradable material to cut down on how much soil you need, but if you are planting carrots or root vegetables I wouldn't if your bed is a foot high. They'll need all that space. But if it's for veggies that grow above ground the roots will find their way around still, no problem! Just fill with thin sticks and leaves and such about halfway, and I think that would be fine. They will degrade over time and add to your soil quality. As for the soil, your best bet to save on cost will probably be to find your local sand & gravel center that sells garden soil and buy in bulk. That is a lot cheaper than buying individual bags of soil at a garden center, and usually much better quality. It's more work for sure (wheelbarrowing and shoveling!) but much cheaper. If you think of it as great exercise it makes it easier 😂 Good luck and happy gardening!!
Lowe's doesn't sell to Europe. Why 😮? They should enter the market really quickly because elseway, there's going to pop up a knock-off from China on Amazon. This is a really good idea.
I bought mine at Lowe's, but maybe there are other home/hardware stores that sell them? Here they are called Wall Planter Blocks, maybe you can find a different brand? They really are great.
On the plastic at the bottom.. is it water permeable ?? I'd go with cardboard or something biodegradable instead, although there's serious risks of PFAFs in that too apparently ( and yes, it's everywhere now, but limiting our and our food's exposure still helps cut our personal risks). No offense meant ! Just airing relevant concerns & ideas. We'd want something biodegradable, if any barrier down at bottom at all ( not necessarily necessary if you're putting in over a few in. of soil. Anything tough that doesn't need light to be encouraged would prob. come through anyway - well, MAYBE not thru tough plastic- and anyway, ya just pull or cut it a few times and it dies). Mow grass short a few times in a row (every day or 2) to weaken it &/or cover with black plastic for a few weeks or months, to get best results without burying plastic. Am against burying plastic due to needing the soil to be able to not only drain water, but wick it up, & your bed soil to share fungal highways and all the soil biology going on, with below and abroad. It's the soil life and health that's your fertility, fed mainly by living/photosynthesizing plants in it, it turns out. Not so much stuff we add to it. See content by soil scientist Elaine Ingram or farmer Jesse Frost and others for more on that. Absolutely love using those corner blocks, no need to worry about nails or screws etc. ever coming loose and getting into soil. Now, only concern is anything in the concrete blocks or wood that may not be safe, but far as I know there are safe options of those (?).
It's a pro-grade, permeable weed block, it works well for me because I have bermuda grass which is a nightmare and I probably wouldn't even maintain a garden if I had to pull bermuda all day every day. I haven't really had much issue with it, or fungal problems, so it works for me and I get lots of veggies still. :)
No, nothing like that. The weed block gets a lot of hate on here but I still have worms, healthy soil, and the Bermuda grass stays out! (Mostly) And I grow lots of veggies every year, so no complaints here after several years of building my beds like this.🌱💚
I can't tell if those blocks had center holes. If so, double the height, fill the bottom with branches, leaves, and other yard refuse. A taller bed means less bending over. I believe a movement efficient specialist found the optimal size for the average person was 2 ft tall, and an 8 foot by 4 foot bed offered optimal reaching space, provided you could walk around the bed. Aestheticaly, lower beds are nice in creating vertical spaces of plants, when filling out areas. A layered look of vegetation.
What they dont tell you is these blocks are earwig heaven. Normally ok in gardens even beneficial, but in swarms they will decimate any new plants you put in before there big enough to femd for themselves. I put in beds with these blocks and it was a nightmare just knocking down their numbers to a safe level.
@@theKushKangaroo oh man, that sounds awful! I haven't had a bad problem with earwigs (except always in my artichokes 😂) but I do find slugs down inside the bricks which is a bummer... Slugs are attracted to bricks and wood, so it's kind of hard to avoid but I stay vigilant and keep them at bay pretty well.
If you look closely at the blocks you can see a hole through the center... Should be able to drive rebar down through all the blocks and add even more stability.
It's not a plastic tarp its permeable weedblock. I have Bermuda grass that's why I use it, cardboard won't block it, even 2-3' of soil. It's terrible 😞
Thank you! I don't really have issues when the blocks are only 2 high. I'll use rebar if I go any higher though, like for my compost bin and soil box, they are stacked 4 high so I definitely used rebar on those! Otherwise they would for sure topple.
I buy untreated and haven't had issues. One of my oldest beds using these blocks is about 6-7 years old, maybe older when these blocks first started showing up in stores. Untreated is cheaper and I also prefer it over lumber that's been treated with chemicals since I'm growing food in them, but that's just my personal opinion. Even if the lumber did rot after a few years I'd rather buy untreated and replace, these blocks make it super easy, the boards just slide right up and you could swap anytime. But again, I've never had to replace any rotted 2x6's yet and it's been years and years.
You don't need weed block there's gunna be weeds anywhere there is soil. Just look at the cracks in a driveway. Better to looses the soil under the bed and allow the garden plants to reach deep this will result in more resilient plants.
@@WorldWideGardeningWizard I use it because I have a yard full of Bermuda grass. I add worms and compost regularly and my soil is healthy 😊 If I didn't have the Bermuda I wouldn't bother with it
@@inkstain7193 I always make sure the ground is level and I haven't had any issues with my 8 beds that are built like this 😊 I only stack them 2 high which is just a foot tall.
Well, yes... The initial investment of a garden bed isn't going to save you money the first year. But after a few years it definitely pays itself off and also my veggies taste better than grocery store veggies. AND I get to control what is used in my backyard - no pesticides or organic fertilizers.
The blocks are formed that way, the 2x lumber drops right down inside. You can buy precut lumber from Lowe's / home Depot. Typically in my experience the precuts are a little more expensive, but worth it if you don't have a saw or the desire to use power tools. 😊
You can make it as long as you'd like, that is the best part about these blocks. You can buy short cuts 4' each, or make a longer bed and buy 8' lengths. So first decide what size bed you want for your space, and then you'll know which lumber to get. The bed in this video is 2' x 4'.
We love these new blocks. I have done 6 so far 😂. I had Lowe’s cut my wood so that all I had to do was assemble. My husband complemented me on how well I did at getting them even 😂
@@HouseofMaki 😂😂 yep! I stack them 2 high which is 12". If you go higher you will probably want to buy rebar to keep them stable so they don't tip, there is a hole down the middle of each brick to stake them
I wouldn't, that will be a terrible pain if you ever need to pull them up and it's putting thin plastic directly in your garden. Several layers of thick cardboard would work better I think. I only use the weed block because I have Bermuda grass and it's a nightmare, if you don't have super invasive weeds just put down some cardboard and you'll be fine! ☺️
I use a permeable weedblock, it works fine for me but I do add worms and lots of compost to make up for it. I have bermuda grass (a full on nightmare) so that is the only reason I use it. I should have clarified in the video, I realized after all the comments about it 😂
The link to the full list of materials is in the video description, but here is the direct link to the blocks. Happy gardening! 🌱 www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-16202336/206501693?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_CL3TestB&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_CL3TestB-71700000114678939--&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8zmLIMUeAZOSndNY8bIMzf3as1nQysXtfeyaAQm3ezJrhjKCecjWB4aArGoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@CyndiConnard it's not rubber, it's permeable weedblock (I have Bermuda all over my backyard) I add worms and compost and my soil is healthy 😊 it's just a constant battle with the Bermuda so this is my struggle 😂
70yrs old and been wanting to do raised beds but didn’t want the measuring, drilling and cutting. So I defaulted to container gardening. Next year if the Lord says the same I’m using your method along with a few ideas in the comments. HUGE thank you for sharing the knowledge.
So glad to hear it! Happy gardening 💚
Good luck, I'm just starting my learning journey, I wish you all the best.
It’s been 8 mo since ur comment and I’m checking in! All the bed!
Hey. I just made this with the garden stones from Lowe’s. Super easy, $32 for 8 bricks and then you can use basically any board lying around. Attempting to grow some vegetables for the first time ever!
Great video! Where do you get the corner pieces? I've had a hard time finding them. I put in a very similar bed this past weekend. It's a little late to be planting here (Texas) but am hoping for the best. Thanks for giving hope to so many that they really can do it!
I told a Lowe’s employee that I wanted to do a raised bed and she showed me these. She said a 2x4 will fit. They had a demo up with two 4x4s flush against each other to create sort of a ledge. They were nailed together. It would cost under $40 per bed depending on the length. They can also cut the wood for you.
Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to see someone putting it together.
Yes!! They are so versatile I love them! I've seen the ledges too and they're so cute I just never made it that far, haha. Definitely my favorite way to throw together a raised bed, I'm glad you found them at your local Lowe's. 💚
I'm definately going to try that!!thanks
@@katesbackyardgarden
Where did you find your?
Where do you find the corner pieces?
@@lan-phuongnguyen4304 They sell the bricks that you can slide the 2x4 into.
Haha
That’s smart thinking
Thank you
Nice work
Thank you!
I did this and it was so easy! I even got free compost (literally as much as you want, but it’s only made from leaves and branches/trees picked up by the city) from my cities local composting facility!! Just gonna add some plastic liner for the bottom and inside of the wood and lay some cardboard down and fill ‘er up!
I did get 2”x10”x6’ wood though but decided to double up the pavers and just top it off with 2x4’s instead of making it flush with the pavers, it’ll be just a bit taller but no biggie.
Yes!!! Awesome 🌱🌱🌱
How is the water going to drain if you use plastic liner?
@@chucky6367 it's not plastic liner, it's weedblock and it's permeable. I don't have any drainage issues
@@katesbackyardgarden l was replying to the person who commented above,, they said they were lining with plastic.
You replied awesome to them, obviously you didn't catch that part about the plastic.
@@chucky6367 whoops, sorry, I didn't realize your comment was a reply to someone else. My bad!
Happy gardening 🌱
One major improvement. Use cardboard instead of weed mat. That stuff is so annoying to get rid of, just use cardboard. 10-12 inches of compost/potting soil is plenty to prevent weeds from germinating from the original soil level. Plus cardboard is free and breaks down.
Thank you! I know cardboard is great but I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare and will grow through cardboard (and anything really) that's why I use the weed block. So for someone else (as mentioned in MANY comments already!) cardboard is probably a better alternative but for my own raised beds I use weed block still and just make sure to take extra care of my soil and add worms.
@@katesbackyardgarden I had Bermuda grass as well and I just pulled the rhizomes using a digging fork, add cardboard on top, and then mulch(whether it be with compost or straw or wood chips) The Bermuda will go away.
@@devanbarger3630 it covers my whole backyard though 😂 I have 2 in ground beds that I’ve been constantly fighting it for years and years, so now when I start a new raised bed I’d rather just not deal with it. Thank you though!
@@devanbarger3630 and I’ve never heard of Bermuda grass just going away, are you sure that’s what you were dealing with? It’s invasive as hell, spreading via rhizomes, surface roots annnnnd seeds. I hate it. It would be perfect as a lawn though if I didn’t want garden beds or other plants anywhere 😂
@@katesbackyardgarden yeah, my father in law has dealt with it a lot, but we didn't have any in our yard at first. We had a load of top soil dumped in our back yard and it had Bermuda rhizomes in it. I didn't know at the time and my FIL identified it when it started to grow. Charles Dowding, Jim Kovaleski, and I am sure I have heard it from other organic growers too, have essentially eliminated aggressive perennial weeds by consistent mulching and removal. Jim Kovaleski has a video where he talks about keeping his gardens edge and he just digs up the rhizomes with a garden fork 2 times a year and never has Bermuda grass in his main garden. He only has it creep in the edges. He is in Florida too, where Bermuda grows year round I think.
I love these blocks. I've been using them for a couple of years now. My back yard looks just like the beginning of this video. I need to stop playing on this damn phone and get to planting. 😮
😂😂 get to planting!! I love these blocks too, I have used them since I first laid eyes on them and have never looked back
Where do you get the blocks
@@tonipicciola9090 I have found them at Home Depot and also Lowes.
No seriously, I didn't find them at my local Lowes
@@tonipicciola9090 I buy them at Lowe's or home depot.
If you use 2x12x8 board ,you don't need two pieces on the smaller side and it will be flusher against the brick.
Also use sticks and leaves in the bottom, you will save on soil.
You are awesome. Thanks!
Could you not just buy a second hand 6 foot book shelf and put it onto he ground because I have beenbthinking of doing that works it work
@@carolbell6005
I like your attitude, find materials and make things happen!
If you do, make sure its solid wood and not "press board" or "particle board" covered in laminate. It will swell up and turn into sawdust (along with wood glue that might have nasty chemicals in it)
If you find a solid wood bookshelf, its probably an antique and made from hardwood.
Sell that book case and buy some lumber.
Cedar fence pickets are cheap and can make up the side panels. Built a few from those for my sister. Turned out lovely
Yeah she probably didn't think she want to add on in the beginning
Using sticks and leaves will create a compost environment bringing in insects that will eat through your roots until the wood on the sticks are rotted enough. Plus it’s good only if the raised bed is going to be higher than 3feet. Otherwise it will set you back an entire growing season. The roots of your plants will compete for space and nutrients with all the junk you place in the bottom. That was from first hand experience.
This looks so much easier than the wood frame I just spent 4 hours making :,)
😂 I'm sorry!! But yes, these planter blocks are the best gardening invention ever 🙌
They're cheap too. When people redo their yards, they discard those bricks. I see them everywhere. Grab them when you can.😊😊😊
Use cardboard it will suppress the weeds and breakdown later on to help improve your soil.
2x12x8 us the best size to fit between the blocks.
Use leaves and branches in the bottom of the bed . They will breakdown to also enrich your soil.
I can't use cardboard, I have bermuda grass (a gardeners nightmare!!) and it will grow up through it.
And I do have some beds that I use the 12" tall boards, but really sometimes the 2x6's are so much cheaper to just get 2 instead, so I'll go with them instead. It just depends, and they work fine soil doesn't "leak out" or anything, so if it's cheaper to grab the 2x6's then I definitely recommend them instead. 🙂
Clever!!
I love all this advice! Thanks!
You are awesome. Thanks!
Im here for all the advice cause im on my way to home depoqt this weekend .😂😂😂😂how long should the side bars be
I saw your video from last year and did this for my mothers garden. got 4 4ft x 8f garden beds rn. Fertilizing them and getting them ready for plants in the spring.
Awesome!! Happy gardening, I hope you get lots of veggies 💚
Lowes had a display of this, except they layered it. So it was 3 Tiers. The lowest level had tall flowers, the middle had regular veggies & the top layer had herbs.
Layers were staggered.
I've seen those too, they look nice!!
This is such a great things for people getting into the garden space. So accessible!
Thanks! It is easy to make this raised garden bed. I made one the day after I saw your video!
Awesome!!! Happy gardening 🌱🙌🏼
I love it! Allows you to make them what ever size you need! Thank you
Yes that is one of the best parts!! Very versatile 💚
Wow.
That is a smart design 👏
This is AWESOME!!!! I can't kneel or squat, so I could drill holes in the center of the corner blocks, stack them, and anchor them with rebar - voila, high raised beds! I'm so glad you shared this, Kate!
Yes!!! I seriously love them! And the bricks are perfect for putting potted flowers on top of so that you have pollinators all around... while keeping the garden soil open for more veggie space :)
Where do you find them?
I think they have holes in the center already. I always stack mine
@@andyrussell5177 they do! They're prepped and rebar ready, I stacked 4 high for my compost bin.
@@ronilda2231 I buy mine at my local Lowe's/home Depot
Great idea for expanding a raised bed. Love the corner blocks,SO EASY!
For mine, I made it taller. As an older person, I know I don't want to bend over into that garden. I also have dogs. I don't want them in the garden either. Another reason mine is 4 ft tall.
Thanks! I love the blocks too 🤗 and great idea meaning them taller! I don't mind the lower height, but it's definitely easier on the back when they are higher
I would add bricks on top of her existing bricks until it gets 32" high ( my knees take a beating when I bend) Lower Back is healthier as well without leaning down.
Nice job! I'm so inspired I can't wait for spring.
Yessss!!! Happy gardening and I can't wait for spring either, woohoo!
These do not always work.😢 without securing like the video said, when I added the soil the weight was too much and it all came apart. So I returned the cement blocks 😮and used corner brackets. Love my new above ground garden.
Really? I've never had a bed come apart like that. The ground does have to be level or the blocks will start to tilt 🤔
But I'm glad you found something that works better for you! Happy gardening 🌱
Love it! I found out how I'm going to do my raised flower bed, thanks to you!!!
Awesome! Happy gardening 😊🌱
@@katesbackyardgardenQuestion. What's the length and width of your boards?
@@agentchaos3947 most of my beds are 4' x 8' but in this video they are 2' x 4'
Awe heck yeah!!!! Loving this!!❤❤❤
Thank you!! Great Idea!! I think I'd paint the wood with the rubberized coating for tool handles to protect it longer from water, and install tiny square metal mesh on the bottom under plant fabric, and usec1/4-1/2 inch of sand on top to prevent insects and maintain moisture ❤ also could use L- brackets in the corners??
Thank you. I love your ideas
using Cardboard instead of a plastic anti-weed sheet lets microorganisms move into your raised beed and improve the quality of your soil there drastically :-)
Thank you! I do agree that would be better, but I use the weedblock because I have bermuda grass which is an absolute nightmare. It's permeable and I add lots of worms and compost to my beds to help make up for the barrier. I still grow lots of veggies so I'm still happy with it, even if it's not ideal! :)
Where'd them easy beds come from? Awesome x
Lowe’s
Thank you so much for sharing! My girls 4 and 9 are looking forward to starting our first garden together!!
That is so wonderful! I'm happy for you and that you're starting your own garden adventure, how exciting! 🤗My youngest is 4 too, and she absolutely loves being my little garden helper.
Can you make a list of everything you purchased? please@ i want to do this so bad!! Do you have any recommendations for the best soil?
If you go in the description I have a link to my list of supplies! 😊 Happy gardening! 🌱
I used cheap soil from Lowe's and added compost and manure in the video, but for the last few years I buy high quality garden soil from my local sand & gravel supplier by the yard. It's the best!
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Those planter wall blocks are in high demand. If you don't purchase early in the year, they are hard to find. However once you have them, starting a raised bed for growing is just this simple!
Do you have a link for the blocks? I'm looking in Lowes and don't see them 😮
They're called Wall Planter Blocks, you can find them at Home Depot or Lowe's, or hopefully more places since they're becoming more popular. Here is a link in case that helps! When I buy them at Lowe's they are near the pavers and other garden bricks.
www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-120-Piece-Pallet-16202336/325383444
How is it no sawing though if you’ve got two different lengths? This is an awesome idea, but I don’t have a saw.
Lowe's and Home Depot do sell shorter cuts. (At least the ones by me) They cost a tiny bit more, but you can buy 2' lengths if needed. ☺️
I always wonder why those blocks are like that, now I know.
They are the best!
What soil did you use ?
So that’s what those are for.
I like these blocks but I've never seen them in Australia.😢
Dang.... I hope they catch on over there soon!! They're still relatively new here so maybe in a year or two?! I hope they start showing up in stores near you 🤞
@@katesbackyardgarden what are the corners called exactly?
@@ritacachia1416 they're called Oldcastle planter blocks here where I am in northern California.
@@katesbackyardgarden thanks for your prompt response. Love your video.
@@ritacachia1416 thank you! Happy gardening, I hope you can find them 🤗
We bought the same beds for my mum at Lowe’s for Mother’s Day. The store even will cut the wood for you ! We forgot to buy the rebar that goes in the holes of the bricks. I see you also didnt add them. Works well but eventually the weight does move / shift everything around without them. Great video ! Happy Gardening
These bricks really are the best! I use rebar if the ground is uneven or I stack them higher than two, but I haven't had issues using just the blocks when they're only 2 high, so I'd rather not spend the money on rebar if I don't have to!
Happy gardening to you too, and I hope your mom is enjoying her new beds, that is such a sweet thing to do for Mothers Day. 💚
Thank you. I've never thought of doing this 😆😆😆 thank you for sharing
Nice I will give that a try. Where did you get the block.
Lowes and Home Depot carry them here where I am. (Sacramento)
@@katesbackyardgarden Thanks.
They are call castle blocks
@@elviramack1864 thank.
I stopped putting a weed barrier under the beds because i add more compost after every harvest and use an electric mini tiller to turn it in. I garden year round so i till often. The tines would catch the liner and pull it up. Raised beds are easy to weed. 5 minutes a day and they are kept clear.
I have 2 now that I did not put weed block under, kind of a test but we'll see what happens! Other weeds kind of took over those areas so maybe the Bermuda won't be so dominant, I'm not sure. 🤞🏼
HUNAAAYYYY ❤❤❤❤didnt feel like cultivating my land this year thank you Beloved 😘💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Any way to see the list and names of the soils, blocka and all the materials?
Yes I have it listed on my garden blog along with more info here: katesbackyardgarden.com/2022/07/18/easy-raised-garden-bed/
What are those BRILLIANT corner blocks? Where do you buy them from? Great looking beds and, with those blocks, so easy to extend!
Thank you! They really are the best. Sorry for the delay here, but they are called Planter Wall Blocks and I get them from Lowes or Home Depot. The way you can just expand an existing bed is really one of the best features.
New gardener here: why did you put down soil first then the plastic over it? What does that do?
@@BUFFYBACON1 my yard is a little uneven, that first part was just cheap top soil to help level it out first.
Then I put weedblock (not plastic) because I have Bermuda grass which is super invasive. Cardboard is great as other people have mentioned in the comments, I only use the weedblock because the Bermuda.
@@katesbackyardgarden ok got it thank you
Always use heirloom seeds from Hoss Seeds in Moultie Ga or your local nursery. Never buy plants from big box stores. I burn my soil with a propane burner every spring to kill grass seeds and pest. It works.
Thank you so much. I'm so excited to get started!
Wow! What are the measurements for the wood? Thanks
I used 2" x 2' x 4' but really you can make it about any length you want. Just get the 2" thick lumber in what size you want and they will drop right in! The bricks are 6" high, so 2x6 are great.
I came hunting for this one. I like to be super sure. Thanks for asking.
Cost of having these bricks is much more than buying a block to place between the long/short boards and nailing in place. If you two blocks for greater height, of course the cost goes up.
Excellent idea!😊🌻🌸🦋
Thank you! I love these blocks!
Can I do a off the ground raised bed with this method? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
The cedar boards available here in Texas don't fit in the planter blocks. Any ideas of where to find boards that fit?
It should be any 2" thick lumber.
2x6 are pretty common, they should be at any lumberyard or Home Depot, etc. Or you could stack up 2x3 or 2x4. But the 2" thickness is what fits.
That is so cool with the pieces on the side that holds it all together. I got some wood to make the raised beds I know I’m getting it in late ⏰ better late than never. I really like how you showed putting it all together!! I would prefer those things on the end that the boards slide into. I asked may be I didn’t have the name right. I should of gotten a nail gun might have to go back and get the cheapest one. Just think 🤔 it would be easier that way also
If it's late for your current season that means you're just in time for the next one 😀 good luck and I hope you're able to build a new bed easily enough. These planter blocks are my favorite!!
Where can I find these corner blocks!? 😮
I get them at Lowe's or home depot! Love em 🤗
@@katesbackyardgarden omgoodness thank you! Do you get the regular pine or do you get the pressure treated? Also is 2 on each side enough (corner blocks)?
@@lollipopgang87I've always bought untreated pine or whatever the common board is at the lumber yard. 2 high is a foot tall and works well for me! My carrots grow fine and my veggies are happy 🤗 you don't need the weedblock if you don't have invasive weeds, just use cardboard like a lot of others in here have suggested.
God I love this
I'm trying to find thise corner blocks un my country . What do I google?
Try "oldcastle planter wall block"
They are not offered in local home depot
I'm so trying this way of doing a garden bed.
I seriously love these blocks! They're so awesome. And it's not permanent either, I had a bed for a few years now, and last weekend I actually took it down and reassembled somewhere else in a better spot. They're just so convenient. 💚
Yeah, so cool. I can't wait to try.
Cardboards is way better than a weed liner unless you’re going to use your chicken feed bag which is also great for your garden it keeps the weeds away
I didn't realize the weedblock was going to bother so many people or I would have addressed it in the video 😂 I have Bermuda grass which is a nightmare, that's why I use it. I wish I could throw down cardboard and call it a day!
There is a huge tree in my neighbor's yard too and the roots LOVE my raised beds 😂 Even thru the weedblock.
But I add worms and compost and my soil is very healthy, so it's just the way I choose to do it and it works for me. I buy the pro grade, and it's permeable - not like solid plastic sheeting or anything. My veggies are happy and healthy, too.🌱 Happy Gardening!
what are the corner things called
Can anyone tell me exactly what I need to fill a 8x4x1 ft raised bed?? Really struggling with figuring out what to buy. I’m a beginner gardener. Thanks!
Hi there! You're looking at about 64 cubic feet or about 2 1/3 yards of soil. You can fill the bottom with sticks and biodegradable material to cut down on how much soil you need, but if you are planting carrots or root vegetables I wouldn't if your bed is a foot high. They'll need all that space.
But if it's for veggies that grow above ground the roots will find their way around still, no problem! Just fill with thin sticks and leaves and such about halfway, and I think that would be fine. They will degrade over time and add to your soil quality.
As for the soil, your best bet to save on cost will probably be to find your local sand & gravel center that sells garden soil and buy in bulk. That is a lot cheaper than buying individual bags of soil at a garden center, and usually much better quality. It's more work for sure (wheelbarrowing and shoveling!) but much cheaper. If you think of it as great exercise it makes it easier 😂
Good luck and happy gardening!!
@@katesbackyardgarden thank you SO much!!!
Instead of wood I would make a mold for conrete sides. It would be cheaper and last forever.
Lowe's doesn't sell to Europe. Why 😮? They should enter the market really quickly because elseway, there's going to pop up a knock-off from China on Amazon. This is a really good idea.
I bought mine at Lowe's, but maybe there are other home/hardware stores that sell them? Here they are called Wall Planter Blocks, maybe you can find a different brand? They really are great.
On the plastic at the bottom.. is it water permeable ?? I'd go with cardboard or something biodegradable instead, although there's serious risks of PFAFs in that too apparently ( and yes, it's everywhere now, but limiting our and our food's exposure still helps cut our personal risks). No offense meant ! Just airing relevant concerns & ideas. We'd want something biodegradable, if any barrier down at bottom at all ( not necessarily necessary if you're putting in over a few in. of soil. Anything tough that doesn't need light to be encouraged would prob. come through anyway - well, MAYBE not thru tough plastic- and anyway, ya just pull or cut it a few times and it dies). Mow grass short a few times in a row (every day or 2) to weaken it &/or cover with black plastic for a few weeks or months, to get best results without burying plastic.
Am against burying plastic due to needing the soil to be able to not only drain water, but wick it up, & your bed soil to share fungal highways and all the soil biology going on, with below and abroad. It's the soil life and health that's your fertility, fed mainly by living/photosynthesizing plants in it, it turns out. Not so much stuff we add to it. See content by soil scientist Elaine Ingram or farmer Jesse Frost and others for more on that.
Absolutely love using those corner blocks, no need to worry about nails or screws etc. ever coming loose and getting into soil. Now, only concern is anything in the concrete blocks or wood that may not be safe, but far as I know there are safe options of those (?).
It's a pro-grade, permeable weed block, it works well for me because I have bermuda grass which is a nightmare and I probably wouldn't even maintain a garden if I had to pull bermuda all day every day.
I haven't really had much issue with it, or fungal problems, so it works for me and I get lots of veggies still. :)
Love your channel ❤ #scsoutherngardengirl
If it's raining, does the bed
Become a pool?
No, nothing like that. The weed block gets a lot of hate on here but I still have worms, healthy soil, and the Bermuda grass stays out! (Mostly)
And I grow lots of veggies every year, so no complaints here after several years of building my beds like this.🌱💚
I can't tell if those blocks had center holes. If so, double the height, fill the bottom with branches, leaves, and other yard refuse. A taller bed means less bending over. I believe a movement efficient specialist found the optimal size for the average person was 2 ft tall, and an 8 foot by 4 foot bed offered optimal reaching space, provided you could walk around the bed. Aestheticaly, lower beds are nice in creating vertical spaces of plants, when filling out areas. A layered look of vegetation.
They do have center holes for rebar, but I like the lower height and it's a lot less expensive, as well.
Eewww Kellog’s soil🤢. My garden hated. It was a bit too hot. To be fair, it worked fine for me the previous season. Your garden looks great!
@@quanee702 😂😂 I definitely mixed it with compost and manure...... After that it was fine! Definitely not a standalone soil haha
What they dont tell you is these blocks are earwig heaven. Normally ok in gardens even beneficial, but in swarms they will decimate any new plants you put in before there big enough to femd for themselves. I put in beds with these blocks and it was a nightmare just knocking down their numbers to a safe level.
@@theKushKangaroo oh man, that sounds awful! I haven't had a bad problem with earwigs (except always in my artichokes 😂) but I do find slugs down inside the bricks which is a bummer... Slugs are attracted to bricks and wood, so it's kind of hard to avoid but I stay vigilant and keep them at bay pretty well.
If you look closely at the blocks you can see a hole through the center... Should be able to drive rebar down through all the blocks and add even more stability.
Yep! There is a hole available for rebar. These blocks are the best :)
Good, but maybe put cardboard down instead of plastic below where you’re growing food.
It's not a plastic tarp its permeable weedblock. I have Bermuda grass that's why I use it, cardboard won't block it, even 2-3' of soil. It's terrible 😞
FYI: 2 foot rebar stakes go through that middle hole in the blocks. Or eventually the weight of the soil will push that top row out.
Thank you! I don't really have issues when the blocks are only 2 high. I'll use rebar if I go any higher though, like for my compost bin and soil box, they are stacked 4 high so I definitely used rebar on those! Otherwise they would for sure topple.
Do you get treated wood blocks? Wondering if they would rot using normal 2x4s
I buy untreated and haven't had issues. One of my oldest beds using these blocks is about 6-7 years old, maybe older when these blocks first started showing up in stores.
Untreated is cheaper and I also prefer it over lumber that's been treated with chemicals since I'm growing food in them, but that's just my personal opinion. Even if the lumber did rot after a few years I'd rather buy untreated and replace, these blocks make it super easy, the boards just slide right up and you could swap anytime. But again, I've never had to replace any rotted 2x6's yet and it's been years and years.
You don't need weed block there's gunna be weeds anywhere there is soil. Just look at the cracks in a driveway. Better to looses the soil under the bed and allow the garden plants to reach deep this will result in more resilient plants.
@@WorldWideGardeningWizard I use it because I have a yard full of Bermuda grass. I add worms and compost regularly and my soil is healthy 😊 If I didn't have the Bermuda I wouldn't bother with it
I use IKEA bags Large and cardboard. The important thing is to grow your own. No excuses.😍
Creative!!! I like that. And yes I agree, just grow things! 😊
Exactly
Where do you buy those?
I get them at Lowe's or Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-16202336/206501693
Needs the rebar put in the corner braces to make it sturdy. This project isn’t sturdy without them.
@@inkstain7193 I always make sure the ground is level and I haven't had any issues with my 8 beds that are built like this 😊 I only stack them 2 high which is just a foot tall.
the soil probably cost more than a truck of lettuce or carrots.
Well, yes... The initial investment of a garden bed isn't going to save you money the first year. But after a few years it definitely pays itself off and also my veggies taste better than grocery store veggies.
AND I get to control what is used in my backyard - no pesticides or organic fertilizers.
Wow thank so much! Just what I needed to see! ❤
Happy gardening!! 💚🌱
Brilliant idea 😊😊 Thank you 🙏
No drilling no sawing?. Where & how did those grooves get in the corners for the boards to slide perfectly into?
The blocks are formed that way, the 2x lumber drops right down inside.
You can buy precut lumber from Lowe's / home Depot. Typically in my experience the precuts are a little more expensive, but worth it if you don't have a saw or the desire to use power tools. 😊
Hi i wanted to see what size boards you need to gor the long way i know you will need 4 2x6 on the sides but how long for the front
You can make it as long as you'd like, that is the best part about these blocks. You can buy short cuts 4' each, or make a longer bed and buy 8' lengths.
So first decide what size bed you want for your space, and then you'll know which lumber to get.
The bed in this video is 2' x 4'.
We love these new blocks. I have done 6 so far 😂. I had Lowe’s cut my wood so that all I had to do was assemble. My husband complemented me on how well I did at getting them even 😂
Awesome! They really are so easy, especially when you get the wood cut at Lowe's! 🙌🏼
How deep are your beds? Can you stack these blocks up to make deeper beds? I’d like to make at least 12”-15” deep beds.
Omggg, never mind. You did stack them 😅
@@HouseofMaki 😂😂 yep! I stack them 2 high which is 12". If you go higher you will probably want to buy rebar to keep them stable so they don't tip, there is a hole down the middle of each brick to stake them
Where can I purchase this easy bed from?
I got the blocks and other materials.from Lowe's or home depot 🤗🌱 there is a link in the description with more details
No need a piece of mat
This is so inspiring! Thank you! Btw new subbie🦋🌹💜
Thank you! I hope you are inspired to make one... Just in time for a fall garden :)
Instead of weed block, can I use trash bags?
I wouldn't, that will be a terrible pain if you ever need to pull them up and it's putting thin plastic directly in your garden. Several layers of thick cardboard would work better I think.
I only use the weed block because I have Bermuda grass and it's a nightmare, if you don't have super invasive weeds just put down some cardboard and you'll be fine! ☺️
What weed block is that? How thick is it? Does it give good drainage?
I use a permeable weedblock, it works fine for me but I do add worms and lots of compost to make up for it. I have bermuda grass (a full on nightmare) so that is the only reason I use it. I should have clarified in the video, I realized after all the comments about it 😂
Can you explain where you got the block and show one?
I get them at Lowe's/home Depot. There is a link in the description to the exact list of materials in more detail
Lol
why you use plastic below?
I have Bermuda grass, it's a nightmare. Its not like a plastic sheet, I use quality weedblock and it works well for me.
What happens when it rains a lot and your planter gets Flooded?
It's permeable, my beds don't get flooded.
Do you make the corner blocks or can you buy them precut like this?
I buy them from Lowes or Home Depot.
anyone know the item number for the blocks? i cant find it.
The link to the full list of materials is in the video description, but here is the direct link to the blocks. Happy gardening! 🌱
www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Concrete-Planter-Wall-Block-16202336/206501693?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_CL3TestB&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_CL3TestB-71700000114678939--&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8zmLIMUeAZOSndNY8bIMzf3as1nQysXtfeyaAQm3ezJrhjKCecjWB4aArGoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Oh my goodness, this is genius
Where do you get bricks like those
You don't pit rubber as a bottom, ya gotta have drainage!
@@CyndiConnard it's not rubber, it's permeable weedblock (I have Bermuda all over my backyard)
I add worms and compost and my soil is healthy 😊 it's just a constant battle with the Bermuda so this is my struggle 😂
What are these blocks called? I need to know what to ask for 😊
Oldcastle planter wall blocks ☺️🌱
What are those corner bricks called specifically
OldCastle Planter Wall Blocks
How much do all the materials usually cost? This is such a great idea!!
For this 2x4 bed it was about $100 for everything. It was also a little bit before all the prices started skyrocketing!
Dónde conseguir esos bloques, desde España🤷♀️
Sorry, I do not know for Spain. I buy them here in the US, they are called "wall planter blocks"
Great idea thank you ma’am❤🎉