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Gardener's Cedar Keyhole Garden Manual

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A Keyhole Garden has many advantages over a traditional raised bed: less watering, higher yields in less space, and it turns food
waste into nutrients and moisture for your garden. Our premium Keyhole Garden is made with rot-resistant cedar, sturdy aluminum
corners that will never rust, and a high-density polyethylene composter that is the secret to the garden's success.
Parts List
(6) 6' Wood Boards
(2) 24" Wood Boards
(8) 22" Wood Boards
(3) Flat Supports
(6) Outside Corners
(2) Inside Corners
(116) Screws
(8) Corner Caps
(1) Composter
(6) Stakes
Assembling the Side Panels
NOTE: Assembly is easiest with two people. Assemble the Cedar
Keyhole Garden where you intend to keep it.
Step 1. Identify and organize all parts on a clean, level surface. NOTE: You can
tell the difference between the Outside and Inside Corners by examining the
placement of the holes (Figures 1). There are no predrilled holes in the Wood Panels.
Step 2. Assemble the 24" Panel by laying the two 24" Wood Boards on a flat surface and
pressing them tightly together as shown in Figure 2. Slide the Inside Corners onto both ends
of the Boards. NOTE: The top Wood Board should sit 1/8" above the top of the Corners. Make
sure both Boards are fully seated in the Corners, and then insert Screws through the holes in
the Corners to attach them.
Step 3. Assemble a 22" Panel by laying two 22" Wood Boards on a flat surface and pressing
them tightly together (Figure 3). Slide an Outside Corner onto the left side of the Boards.
NOTE: The top Wood Board should sit 1/8" above the top of the Corner. Make sure both
Boards are fully seated in the Corner, and then insert Screws through the holes in the Corner
to attach them. Important: Do not attach a Corner to the other end of the Wood Boards.
Step 4. Repeat Step 3 to make another 22" Panel, but attach the Corner to the right side of the Boards (Figure 3). NOTE: You will have
four 22" Wood Boards that will be used later in assembly.
Figure 2: 24" Panel
holes
24" Wood Boards
Inside Corners
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Cedar Keyhole Garden
Tools required
Rubber mallet
Tape measure
Phillips screwdriver
Screwgun or Drill with #2 Phillips bit
Figure 3: 22" Panels
The top of the
Wood Panel
should sit 1/8"
above the top
Outside Corner attached
of the Corner.
to left side of Boards
22" Wood Boards
Outside Corner attached
to right side of Boards
Figure 1
Inside Corner
Outside Corner
holes
holes
The top of the
Wood Panel
should sit 1/8"
above the top
of the Corner.
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Summary of Contents for Gardener's Cedar Keyhole Garden

  • Page 1 Cedar Keyhole Garden A Keyhole Garden has many advantages over a traditional raised bed: less watering, higher yields in less space, and it turns food waste into nutrients and moisture for your garden. Our premium Keyhole Garden is made with rot-resistant cedar, sturdy aluminum corners that will never rust, and a high-density polyethylene composter that is the secret to the garden's success.
  • Page 2 Step 5. Assemble a 6’ Long Side Panel Figure 4: 6' Side Panels by laying two 6’ Wood Boards on a Flat Support flat surface and pressing them tightly together (Figure 4). Slide Outside Corners onto both ends of the Boards and 6' Wood Boards position them so the top Wood Panel sits 1/8"...
  • Page 3 Step 10. Slide two 22" Wood Boards into the open Corner on a 22" Panel (Figure 8). Make sure the boards are fully inserted into the corner and are flush with the top of the 22" Panel. Attached them by inserting Screws into the holes in the Corner. Repeat to attach the remaining 22"...
  • Page 4 Preparing the Keyhole Garden When filling your Keyhole Garden, we recommend you use this layering technique for the best results. Step 1. Start by covering the bottom with a layer of cardboard Figure 12 Soil slopes up around (Figure 12). the composter Composter Step 2.