I'm looking for creative ways to set up raised beds or planters without spending much. I've been eyeing old filing cabinets, but I'm curious if anyone has other suggestions for free or low-cost materials I can use to transform my garden on a tight budget.
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If you have access to willow or hazel trees, you could create some unique raised beds by weaving the cut branches together. It’s a natural and eco-friendly option!
You might want to look into pallet collars, too. They’re often available for free or can be bought cheaply. They make setting up a raised bed super easy!
Instead of going with raised beds, you could consider just creating traditional garden beds, which won’t cost you a thing! Here are some examples of what that could look like: [Example 1](https://www.bosch-diy.com/images/blumenbeet--456fd552a9c04418b10c112a0311b6e5.jpg?imgWidth=4560&imgHeight=2280&scale=1) and [Example 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4d1b47_e293eb88f3ca4765baa121d394e1de66~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_568,h_704,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/4d1b47_e293eb88f3ca4765baa121d394e1de66~mv2.webp), which even have vegetables!
Wooden pallets are super popular for making raised beds! You can often find them on Facebook Marketplace for a low price or even snag them for free from local businesses or construction sites. Just make sure to check if they've been treated with anything that could harm your veggies.