After making the move to the country, artist and keen DIYer Jaw Frew has transformed an old greenhouse on his property with three exciting projects, including building these raised garden beds, custom-made to fit the space.
Raised garden beds like these provide ideal growing conditions for all kinds of plants as the soil will remain aerated. Measure your desired area and build them from timber, then topcoat with your favourite Resene paint colour or stain. An important step is to apply Resene Water Lockout watertight membrane as it will stop any water ingress. Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain is an ideal topcoat as it protects the timber, as well as provides stylish colour.
Jae says the raised garden beds were important to have, as the soil on the property is predominantly clay and not great quality. “We were able to put in vegetable potting mix to give the plants their best chance to survive. Jo has planted tomatoes, capsicum, potatoes, strawberries, snow peas and aubergines.”
Top tip: It’s important to have the boxes deep enough to retain a good soil quality and moisture.
Jae credits the staff at the Resene ColorShop for always offering helpful suggestions and advice along the way and particularly enjoyed working with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.
“I’ve used Resene Pitch Black. These stains go on to the raw timber I used with ease and clean up well in water. They leave a consistent coating with just two coats.”
Follow our step-by-step instructions to make your own raised garden beds.
There are plenty of projects you can do in your backyard to help you make the most of your space. Visit your local Resene ColorShop for advice on your projects or Ask a Resene Paint Expert free online.
