Technical construction of planters and raised beds

TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION OF PLANTER BOXES AND RAISED BEDS

In the following blog post we will describe how to build planter boxes, raised beds etc. You will find information about what your package contains, step-by-step assembly instructions. As well as a chart for how many sets of plates you need for planter boxes of different lengths.

Happy assembling!

Easy step-by-step guide to assembling your CUBY planter box/raised bed for the garden.

CUBY package contents

When you open your CUBY package you will find:

Plates of different lengths (30 cm (35 cm for corner planters), 70, 80 cm and/or 110 cm)
Corner posts (measuring 5 x 5 cm)
Cross braces
Bolts and nuts

1. preparation

Lay out all parts on a flat surface so you can easily see and reach them.

2. Identify the fold

Note that your CUBY plates have a 3-fold bend. This should face upwards when your box is fully assembled.

3. Build the frame

Start by putting the corner posts in place at one of the plates. Then connect the plates to the corner posts using the supplied bolts and nuts.

4. Cross braces

Add the cross braces for extra stability to your construction, these are only included for lengths over 120 cm.

5. When choosing a bottom plate

At the bottom of the plates there is a bend designed to allow the bottom plate to be bolted to the underside.

6. Modular design

Remember that our planter boxes are designed to be modular. Depending on the size you choose, your box will be composed of either 70, 80 or 110 cm plates.

7. End plates

End plates will be 30, 70 or 110 cm long depending on the width of the planter box/raised bed.

8. Corner planter boxes

There will be 35 cm plates included. These will be used in the outer angle.

Valid for 40 cm height

The chart shows which length the plates are needed to build the planter boxes in the different lengths.

Valid for 80 cm height

The chart shows which length the plates are needed to build the planter boxes in the different lengths.

Your CUBY planter box/raised bed is now ready to use! Fill it with soil and you're ready to start planting your favorite flowers, herbs or vegetables.

ATTENTION: The corner posts are 5 x 5 cm, 10 cm in total.

EASY STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGY PLANTER BOX/RAISED BED FOR THE GARDEN

EDGY PACKAGE CONTENTS

In your EDGY package you will find the following:

Plates in different lengths (34, 77 and/or 117 cm)
V-shaped joint plates for the inside of the joints
Cross braces
Bolts and nuts

1. Preparation

Lay out all the parts on a clean and flat surface. This will make it easier for you to assemble your planter box.

2. Identify the fold

Note that your EDGY plates have a 3-fold bend. This should face upwards when your box is fully assembled.

3. Build the frame

The EDGY design uses V-shaped assembly plates, which are used between the plates. There is no corner post in this design. Place these V-shaped plates on the inside of the plate joints and secure them with the included bolts and nuts.

4. Cross braces

Install the cross braces to ensure extra stability for your planters.

5. When choosing a bottom plate

At the bottom of your plates you will find a bend, which is designed for fastening the bottom plate with bolts.

6. Modular design

Keep in mind that EDGY planters are modular. Depending on the size you have chosen, your planter will be composed of either 77 cm or 117 cm long plates.

Your EDGY planter box/raised bed is now ready! Fill it with soil and start your gardening adventure by planting flowers, herbs and vegetables.

Happy gardening!

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