![]() Having a higher bed also provides a bit of disease resistance. Mostly aesthetic, partially so I don’t have to bend over as far when picking shorter plants like chilies. That was part of the reason for using wood corners on the outside instead of inside. The edges I cut with the reciprocating saw are wicked sharp. They haven’t cut me yet and I’ve gotten pretty wild with handling them. While I don’t live in a growing zone or climate where the soil has frozen, I was told raised beds mean warmer soil sooner, increasing the potential growing season. Partially the galvanization and partially insulation from the soil on the other side. ![]() So far, I’ve felt the metal in 90+ degree weather. I’m not sure how fast rust will spread, but I am now on my way to finding out! I’ve broken that layer when cutting some of the pieces and drilling holes with the screws. However, galvanization is a coating on the metal. ![]() Nope – it is galvanized and will last a long time. Some questions I’ve been asked and have asked myself. The Final DIY Corrugated Metal Raised Beds.DIY Corrugated Metal Raised Garden Beds. ![]()
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