How to Make a Pallet Raised Bed
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- Опубликовано: 13 мар 2024
- Wood pallets make easy raised beds. They can be found for free, taken apart, and reconstructed into a simple raised garden bed. Gardener Scott joins Kael from "Ready, Set, Homestead" to build a bed from a singe pallet. (Video #505)
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We get a ton of pallets in our warehouse, some from overseas, and I learned that you have to check the stamp to ensure they are safe to use. Some have been treated with chemicals that you shouldn't handle. You can google the stamps online. I love reusing and the look of the pallet bed!!
You want to look for the "HT" stamp. That means they've been heat treated for foreign bugs.
Great information!
Yep, most pallets are HT now you will find a few older ones that are chemically treated and they will be labeled MB more often than not.
Yep! I was about to comment that. I am a US Customs Broker. Be careful with which pallets you use.
I mention the different stamps in my video on pallets for a compost bin. We had a number of Heat Treated (HT) pallets to choose from.
Nice to see three generations working on a project. Love watching your channel as it pertains to the Rocky Mountains whereas so many others don't. Our climate is a little different than most places. thanks for another GREAT video.
It’s nice to see you with your son Kael and grandson. What a great collaboration with your son. Wonderful information. Thank You!
OH GOD this solves so many problems for me.. thank you!
I live way out in eastern CO in the plains on a very hilly 2 acre property, and it's damn near impossible to find a spot for one large garden, this will fix a ton of issues.
So nice to see you with a green background, almost spring😊
Thanks for the help! Glad I could share my experience and we could make another successful build! Now we just need to fill it!
Thanks Scott!!!! and Kale! Kale Jr!
Love the big helper at the end of the video
Fun to see you guys together
I love building pallet beds. Great video 🎉
I use to many pallets so many projects can be done from the timber, and if you get good pallets they are usually hardwood too. Great video Scott, another masterpiece
It is amazing how good the wood is in some pallets. Great hardwood varieties that would cost a small fortune in a cabinetry shop.
Loved seeing you and Kael do a video together :D
Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial! I'll be using this to help my community increase independence and sustainability
This is so damn cool, excellent idea, thanks for posting it
You are so handy Scott great job x
Thank you for the video, we are expanding our garden and will be making some of these. I have made a small garden bed with pallet wood previously, but was honestly about to start researching this precisely. Look forward to making one and thank you again.
I've built similar but deeper and longer beds... with less cutting (less aesthetically pleasing).
I leave the deck boards attached to the runners and only remove the middle deck board on the top and bottom (pinch bar). Afterwards, I cut the runners in half (24") and abut the half pallets together (cut runners downwards and they will sink into soil or serve as feet for uneven ground). Typically, I use four half pallets per side (40"+40"+40"+40"=13'4") and attach a half pallet for each end wall (top side of pallet outward, important for cross members). Then I line the box with lumber plastic (free) (staple near top of bed) and slit some holes for drainage (be a little generous with the plastic). I also add some boards to prevent bowing at the middle by attaching two diagonal crosspieces from a sacrificed pallet (forms an X). Probably not necessary but I add some boards on the top of the plastic as strapping to help hold the plastic in place and trim with an exacto knife. If you feel like there is too many deck board gaps in your pallets for aesthetic purposes, you can add some more boards from scarified pallets. Afterwards, fill with soil. Theoretically, you could use as many half pallets as you'd like for the side walls as long as after every couple you add some cross members for stability.
I also build lettuce beds in a similar way that are easy on the back for harvesting. I stack five or six pallets up and add one pallet on top upside down. I leave the runners intact but remove the bottom deck boards (three). I then sacrifice a pallet for its deck board and attach them to the perimeter of the upside down pallet to create side walls. Again, line with lumber plastic and add drainage cuts. Finally fill with soil (~4"-6") and you have beds that are ideal for harvesting shallow rooted plants that are low growing (e.g., lettuce). Theoretically, you could abut these as well to create longer beds that are easier to harvest from. The centre runner board is a bit of a pain to seed around but gives a good reference point for succession planting of rows.
Your design does appear more structurally sound but more labour intensive. Considering there is a lot of moisture in my climate and pallets don't last long (especially softwood pallets), I don't want to put a lot of work into these beds as they need to be rebuilt every few years despite how well they are constructed.
Great video and a big money saver ❤
Great tips!
Very nice! ❤
I have a pile of them. They come in handy for a lot of projects.
Do you stay away from the pallets stamped w/ MB or does it even matter?
@@xbhendrix I try to or not use them around the animals and garden.
That was excellent guys 🙌🏽
Thanks Gardner Scott! Perfect timing for this information. Does your son have a RUclips channel? I'd like to see more of his work.
He does. You can see it here: www.youtube.com/@ReadySetHomesteadUSA
Remove panels' first grinder used to çut nail heads in only the center row of the nails.
Second circular saw the ends of your boards and losing the boards at the 2x4s as your friend shows. The middle boards should pull off the nail stumps after the heads were removed by grinders. The end boards can be saved by grinders and the nails, but it is a job your call about the end 2x4 if worth the effort
Some pallets are treated to prevent rot and may not be appropriate for growing food. Make sure you check. That blue one should probably not be used for food.
I did this and got a termite invasion. If you have subterranean termites in your area do not waste your time lol
Great insight! Working with reclaimed wood I encounter many species of insects: termites, ants, carpenter bees, and many others. Each geographic area and garden will be different. We have a ton or termites in the area, luckily I’ve never had the issue between my coops, barn, raise beds, outdoor furniture and home. Always use heat treated wood and inspect for signs of rot or infestation. 👍🏻
I’m still tryna find some free pallets the nursery’s always tell me they have to return them or they will be charged
I saw an older video of yours about wood chips. I was thinking of signing up for a chip drop for my garden. They ask if there is any type of wood I don't want. Is there any type of wood I should stay away from?
Generally, all wood chips should do well. Some people have misinformation about Black Walnut or Eucalyptus and don't them, but they are okay.
Thanks for the video. Is it safe to use pellets for raised bed? How to find out if it’s untreated wood?
Most domestic pallets are untreated. International treated pallets have stamps that tell what was used. Those codes can be looked up online.
@@GardenerScott thank you for the information!
How many seasons do you think these will last vs a cedar fence plank?
Cedar is resistant to decay resistant and can last longer than many woods. Most pallets are hardwoods that are slow to decay. Depending on weather conditions they both should last many years.
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Are these pallets untreated? Some are not safe to use around food-or so I’ve heard!
Heat treated are OK
The pallets were all untreated or had the heat treated (HT) stamp.
@@GardenerScott awesome-I figured but some don’t know or I didn’t until about a year ago!
Avoid using chemically treated pallets in order to prevent contaminating vegetables. Heat treated (HT) pallets are safer.
That is a good idea.
KD & HT (good), MB methyl bromide (bad). But what I can't figure out yet is, what about those pallets without any stamp? If they are too lazy to stamp it, are they too lazy to chemically treat it?
@@xbhendrix Treated pallets are primarily for international use so that harmful insects are not introduced to a different country. Within the U.S. few pallets are treated with chemicals for state-to-state use because there is no need to keep those insects out.
Not today!!
Much too much work - buy some 2x 12’s
Pallets are a more affordable option for some people, but whatever works is my philosophy. :)