Build a Corrugated Metal Raised Bed

Inspired by stock tank planters, Ivette Soler created a raised bed from corrugated metal for her front parking strip. Here's how to build one (12 in. tall × 5 ft. wide):

Materials

• 8 corrugated metal panels, cut to size (width varies by supplier)
• Drill
• Rivet gun and rivets
• 8 rebar or steel rods (20 in.)
• Wire hardware cloth for bottom lining

Directions

1. Overlap panels by 2 inches.
2. Drill 3 evenly spaced holes down each seam through both panels.
3. Rivet each hole.
4. Stand the resulting long strip at the planting site.
5. Rivet the final seam to form a circle.
6. Pound support rods outside the bed until flush with the top.
7. Cut hardware cloth to fit inside, overlapping and curving up sides.
8. Fill with compost and plant.