{"id":25118,"date":"2020-05-05T12:54:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T16:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/?page_id=25118"},"modified":"2024-05-23T12:52:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T16:52:51","slug":"2754e","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2754e\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulletin #2754, Building an Accessible V-Bed Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Richard J. Brzozowski, Food System Program Administrator University of Maine Cooperative Extension; reviewed by Katherine Garland, Horticulturist University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/\">extension.umaine.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><br><strong>Find more of our publications and books at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/<\/a>.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An accessible garden is designed for individuals in wheelchairs or others who may have limited ability to kneel, squat, bend or work at the ground level. Once constructed, the bed should be placed on a site that is fairly level and conveniently accessible. The garden may be lowered by cutting the legs to a suitable length or heightened by placing bricks or blocks under each leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cedar is suggested for the wood to construct this garden bed, as cedar is naturally self-preserving. The life of this accessible garden bed is estimated to be about 10 years. The life of the garden could be extended by placing a concrete paver, brick, or a slate piece under each leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of the materials for this garden is estimated to be about $200.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a V-bed garden with parts labeld: end, cleat, side board, leg set, and bottom board\" class=\"wp-image-25130\" style=\"width:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-317x237.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-634x474.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-846x633.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-951x712.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-1268x949.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/parts-of-v-bed-garden.jpg 1844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parts of a V-bed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 pieces: 5\/4 cedar decking 5 \u00bd\u201d x 8\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 pieces: cedar posts 8\u2019 x 4\u201d x 4\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exterior-grade fasteners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 (count) GRK 3\u201d screws (or lag screws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 (count) 1 \u00be\u201d screws (or lag screws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 (count) 4\u201d screws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tools needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portable circular saw, chop saw or crosscut handsaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table saw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power screwdriver and a bit (or screwdriver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power drill with the appropriate size drill bit and screwdriver bit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hammer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chisel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpenter square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Construction Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut each of the three 8\u2019 x 4\u201d x 4\u201d posts in 3 equal pieces. This will give you 9 pieces about 32\u201d in length. Select 3 pieces for each leg assembly set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For each set of 3 post pieces, measure to cut a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyomingextension.org\/agpubs\/pubs\/4h\/woodjoints.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dado joint (PDF)<\/a> on two of the pieces at the 14\u201d mark (these will be the vertical part of your leg sets). The third piece will have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyomingextension.org\/agpubs\/pubs\/4h\/woodjoints.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lap joints (PDF)<\/a> cut on each end. The three pieces should fit together to form an \u201cH.\u201d Use the saw, chisel, and hammer to make the joints for a tight fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fasten the leg sets together using two GRK 3\u201d screws (or lag screws) at each joint. A pilot hole for each screw will reduce the chance of splitting wood when screwing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create 6 cleats<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Rip one of the 8\u2019 decking pieces in half lengthwise. Cut these narrow pieces to 22\u201d in length. These 6 pieces will be the cleats for the sideboards of your garden bed (3 on each side of the V-bed).\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board-300x222.png\" alt=\"Fastening of Bottom Board.\" class=\"wp-image-25129\" style=\"width:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board-105x78.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board-317x235.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board-423x313.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Fastening-of-bottom-board.png 574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fastening of Bottom Board. Photo credit to Richard J. Brzozowski.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fastening of bottom board<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Make sure that nine pieces of the 5\/4\u201d decking are 8\u2019 in length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On a flat floor surface, place the assembled legs evenly apart. The two outer leg sets should be 8\u2019 apart. The middle leg set should be set halfway between the two outer leg sets. With a pencil, mark the center of the horizontal piece on each leg set. Lay one 8\u2019 decking across the leg sets. Make sure each leg set is square to the bottom board. Fasten the bottom board to each leg set using two or three 3\u201d exterior screws or lag screws.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sideboard assembly<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li>Lay out 4 pieces of the decking on a flat surface, making sure all ends are flush with each other. With appropriate fasteners (no longer than 2\u201d in length) assemble 4 sideboards of the garden using three pieces 2 \u00be\u201d x 22\u201d cleats. One cleat on each end of the assembly and one cleat in the middle.&nbsp; Repeat this for what is to be the other side of the V-bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the cleats on the outside, place each sideboard onto the leg sets forming a \u201cV\u201d. Check again to make sure that the legs are square. Drill pilot holes at the top and base of the sideboard and through cleats at each of the three leg sets (both sides). See red lines indicating pilot hole location in photo. Fasten the sideboards to each leg set using 4\u201d exterior screws (or lag screws) at each pilot hole drilled (at the top and base of the sideboard).\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-300x225.png\" alt=\"Assembling ends.\" class=\"wp-image-25128\" style=\"width:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-423x318.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/05\/Assembling-ends.png 571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assembling ends. Photo credit to Richard J. Brzozowski.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assembling ends<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\">\n<li>Cut each of the remaining two pieces of decking into four pieces: 32\u201d, 26.25\u201d, 21.25\u201d, and 16.5\u201d. Fasten each piece horizontally to the leg sets at each end to enclose the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filing the garden bed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"10\">\n<li>Once the garden is located at the selected site (level, receiving full sun, and close to a water source), fill the garden with a mixture of topsoil and compost (50\/50).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for any problems associated with the use of products or services mentioned. 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