Placing Birdies Garden Beds on Various Surfaces: Wooden SurfacesUpdated 10 days ago

Placing Birdies Beds on Various Surfaces

Birdies Raised Beds can be placed on any surface, from bare dirt to concrete. Here are our recommended instructions:

Wooden Surfaces

Prevent Staining and Warping: Ensure your wooden surface is completely sealed. If not, clean it and apply a coat of sealer, allowing it to cure before setting up your bed.

Protection: Lay a sheet of thick builder’s plastic on the wooden surface. Place your bed on top of the plastic.

Drainage: Do not run the plastic upward inside the bed, as it will trap water. Fill the bed with soil.

Trimming Excess Plastic: Once the bed is filled and stable, use scissors to trim any excess plastic, leaving a 1” edge around the bed's exterior. This protects the wooden surface even if the bed moves.