THE YEOMAN
2" x 8" Pressure Treated Wood
8' x 4' x 15"
$525 Installed
Save $100 on each additional bed.
The backyard stalwart.
Designed for the average residential lot, The Yeoman provides 32 square feet of growing space without dominating your yard. It offers enough capacity to supply a family with greens, herbs, and vegetables for the season, built with heavy-gauge materials designed for longevity.
The Specs:
Accessible Width: At four feet wide, you can reach the center from either side. This keeps the soil loose because you don't need to step inside the frame to work.
15-Inch Depth: Deep enough to handle root crops like carrots and potatoes while ensuring proper drainage.
Industrial Corners: Anchored by our custom 12-gauge steel brackets, the frame is engineered to resist bowing and racking under the load of wet soil and winter snow.
Ground Contact Rated: Framed with pressure-treated lumber selected specifically to resist rot and endure the elements.
Turnkey Installation: We handle the heavy lifting. We deliver, assemble, and professionally level the frame on-site, ensuring a square and stable fit.
Why we build with Pressure Treated Lumber.
You might be wondering, "Is pressure treated wood safe for garden beds?"
The short answer is: "Yes."
The medium length answer is below.
We choose materials based on longevity. In our climate, untreated wood in direct ground contact (even cedar) will begin to rot within a few years. To build a system that lasts decades, not seasons, we use modern, construction-grade pressure treated lumber.
Arsenic-Free: We do not use the toxic CCA lumber of the past. Modern residential pressure treated wood uses copper-based preservatives to resist rot and insects.
The Science: Copper is a naturally occurring mineral and a necessary plant nutrient. Research indicates that while small amounts of copper may migrate into the soil right next to the wood, it does not move far or accumulate in plant tissues at toxic levels.
Further Reading: For an independent review, we recommend the publication "Raised Bed Lumber" by the Oregon State University Extension Service. It provides a detailed, science-based analysis of modern wood preservatives and food safety.
The Liner Option: While the science supports the safety of modern treated wood, we respect that some growers prefer an absolute barrier. If you want that extra peace of mind, we can install a heavy-duty, food-safe plastic liner to completely separate the wood from your soil (but then you've got that breaking down and microplastics to deal with, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).