Preparation
Remember to remove perennial weeds (weeds with a lifecycle of longer than one year), for example, dandelions, from underneath your raised beds.
If you are building on tarmac, cover the area with weed suppressant material first. The beds need to be at least 50cm high for this purpose.
Equipment needed
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Spray paint, garden lines and tape measure to mark out
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Materials and tools to construct the raised beds. Such as saw, drill, woodscrews, corner posts/stakes and mallet
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Adult helpers if the project involves younger pupils
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Top soil to fill the beds, wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes