8x5 Garden in a Box
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CONTACT
9393 287th Street,
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Maple Ridge, British Columbia,
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Version #1.0
Jan 19, 2026
Stock Code:
RB85
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
What You Need to Know
It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws
before ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area.
If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the cus
tomer's responsibility, and should be abided by.
Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, parts are tightly affixed.
All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for
defects in manufacturing and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not
included.
Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and
may void your warranty. Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you
plan to deviate from our written instructions.
Please follow this instruction manual when assembling your Garden in a Box
and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes.
Please use Safety Eye wear and Gloves while Assembling. Be sure to read and
follow all operating instructions for any tools used during assembly.
Remember- NO SAW CUTTING IS REQUIRED!
In the event of a missing or broken piece, please contact Outdoor Living Today Customer
Support at olmsupport@outdoorlivingtoday.com within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10
business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after
the 30 day grace period.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today and any Authorized Dealers free of any
liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Warranty
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Panel Section
Part A 2 - Side/Rear Panels
46” wide x 33 1/2” high
Parts B & C 7 - Front Panels & 1 - Door
Panel 30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high
Part D 3 - Interior Panels
30 5/8” wide x 22 5/8” high
Rib Section
Part E 6 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates
Part F 4 - Bed Rib Frames (sides)
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 5/8” long
Part G 3 - Bed Rib Frames (rear) - 1 extra
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 29 1/8” long
2 1/2”
Square Drive Bit
Hardware Kit (Provided)
Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Level
Tools Required (Not provided)
1/8” Drill Bit
Parts List
2”
Black Barrel Bolt x 1 pc
x 54 pcs
x 36 pcs
x 1 pc
1”
x 14 pcs
Bracket x 12 pcs
Shovel
Black Headed Screw
3/4”
x 18 pcs
Plastic Hinges x 2 pcs
Wood Clamp
To prevent soil seepage and
extend the life of your garden
bed, we recommend you line the
inner walls with landscape fabric
or plastic sheeting (not provided)
before filling with soil.
Note: There is no difference between Parts B
and C until later in the assembly manual when
one will be used as a Door.
Door Stop (3/4” x 1 1/2” x 4”) x 1 pc
Exploded View & Parts List for 8x5 Garden in a Box
Selecting a Location - Garden Setting or Patio
Walk around your property and make notes of the following:
- sunny spots
- slope of the land
- light blocking trees and high buildings.
Don’t hide your Garden away in a dark corner.
Ensure you have easy access to it.
Place your Garden on a level piece of land with good
drainage. Take into account existing paths and utilities such
as electricity and water.
Having a water supply at hand avoids carrying heavy watering cans from the tap to the raised bed.
Preparing the Ground for a Garden Setting
Level ground beneath the raised bed prior to assembly. Your new Garden will be open on the bottom
which enables plant roots to access soil nutrients below ground level.
Lay down a sand perimeter base for the garden frames to sit on if possible. Sand offers excellent
drainage and will make it easier to level bed frames.
The Garden can also be located on almost any flat surface - sand, pebbles/gravel, concrete or asphalt.
Preparing the soil and the sand base beneath the garden will not be necessary. Twenty inches of soil
should be plenty for most types of vegetables and flowers. Please check growing instructions for root
depths prior to planting.
Adding a Liner
Consider lining the Garden with landscape fabric (not included) to prevent soil from seeping out. Liners
also provide insulation for the soil and helps control temperature fluctuations. In addition, liners sepa
rate weeds from seeds and can drive away pests like gophers and moles that can damage your plants.
Note: Raised Garden Beds qualify for our Limited 3-Year Warranty only if the interior of the beds
is fully lined with a waterproof barrier before filling the Garden with soil.
Once the Garden is Assembled - Add Soil
Use a quality soil ideal for growing vegetables, for the top 12 inches (approximately 2 cubic yards or
20 - 25 wheelbarrows). Any soil is suitable for the bottom 8 inches (approximately 1 cubic yard). Or, you
may fill the bottom 8 inches with gravel, pebbles, rocks or wood chips.
Most 1/2 ton pickup trucks can haul 1 cubic yard of top soil if this is an option for you. Consider having
soil delivered as opposed the buying bags by the cubic foot. There are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard.
Fill the Garden to the top of the wood framing (the start of the metal screening).In a few weeks, the soil
will settle/drop about 4-6 inches. Top up if necessary.
Add soil within two weeks of planting. Fertilizer may be required. Check with your local garden growing
expert before adding any fertilizer!
Arranging and Planting Crops
Since requirements vary from region to region on how to arrange and plant crops, we recommend
researching thoroughly before planting.
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Important Information for Homeowner
Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 5’ Garden in a box!
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.
Door Panel
2. Starting in rear corner, position Rear Panel
(Part A)- 46” wide and Side Panel (Part B) - 30
5/8” wide together so framing is flush at top
and sides. When aligned, attach frames
together at top with 1 - 2 1/2” Screw. Use
Wood Clamp to hold frames together. Pre-drill
rear frame first with 1/8” diameter bit to
prevent wood from splitting.
2 1/2” Screw
Front
A - Rear
A - Rear
B - Side
B - Side
B - Side
B - Side
B - Front
B - Front
B - Side
A - Rear
A - Side
A - Rear
Before positioning panels, lay out
footprint and level ground
perimeter. If possible, dig a small
trench and back fill with 1 or 2
inches of sand. Sand will make it
easier to level panels.
Frames even.
Note: There is no difference between Parts
B and C until later in the assembly manual
when one will be used as a Door.
1. Orientate Panels as illustrated
(screens positioned to the
inside).
2 - Rear Wall Panels
(Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h).
6 - Side / Front Panels
(Part B - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h)
1 - Door Panel
(Part C - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h)
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3. Attach panels completely
together using 4 additional
2 1/2” Screws evenly spaced
on panel framing. Make
sure panels are aligned
prior to screwing. Pre-drill
first to prevent wood from
splitting.
4. Position and attach 2nd Rear Panel (Part A)
together making sure both rear frames are
aligned at top and sides. Use 2 - 2 1/2” Screws in
the upper screen frame area as illustrated to the
right. From the inside, angle screw 3 - 2 1/2”
Screws into panel framing to secure completely.
Use Wood Clamp to hold panels tight together
while screwing and pre-drill first to prevent wood
from splitting.
Inside
3 - 2 1/2”
screws
Be sure to level the
ground so panels
sit evenly.
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5. Align and attach second Side Panel (Part B)
as per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure.
3 - 2 1/2” Screws
on inside.
B - Side
B - Side
A - Rear
A - Rear
6. Align and attach third Side Panel (Part B) as
per Step 4. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure.
B - Side
B - Side
B - Side
A - Rear
Be sure to level the
ground so panels
sit evenly.
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7. Align and attach Front Panel
(Part B) - 30 5/8” wide to side
panel with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws as
per Step 5.
8. Align and attach remaining Side Panel and
Front Panel (Parts B) as per Steps 2, 3 & 4.
Attach with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws per panel.
B - Front
B - Front
B - Side
B - Side
B - Front
B - Side
C - Door
B - Side
B - Front
B - Side
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9. Locate all 3 Interior Panels (Part
D) - 30 5/8”w x 22 5/8” h. Panel
siding is offset on framing. Orientate
offset to the inside. Align frame of 1st
Interior Panel (Part D) with the
bottom of the front B panel. Line up
Interior panel framing flush with
front panel framing. Screw from front
panel framing into interior framing
with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws. Hold framing
tight together while screwing.
10. Align and attach framing of 2nd Interior Panel
(Part D) to 1st Interior panel framing. screw
panels together with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws from the side.
D - Interior
D - Interior
B - Front
Interior Panel framing flush
with Front Panel Framing.
B - Front
B - Front
Interior frame
Panel Siding is
offset on framing.
Orientate offset
to the inside.
D - Interior
D - Interior
D - Interior (outside)
2 1/2”
Screws.
Be sure to level the
ground so panels
sit evenly.
11. Align and attach framing of 3rd Interior Panels (Part D) as per Steps 9 & 10. Angle screw
panels together with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws from the side.
D - Interior
D - Interior
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2 1/2”
Screws,
12. To complete rib assembly, locate all 4 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E), 4 Bed Rib
Frames (Parts F) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 26 3/8” and 2 longer Bed Rib Frames (Part G) - 1 1/2” x 1
1/2” x 29 1/8 ”. On a level surface, screw connection plate and frame together with
1 - 2 1/2” Screw per end. Align so plate and frame are flush at bottom. Complete both sides.
Note: Bed Rib Connection Plates are pre-drilled.
Part E
Bed Rib
Connection
Plates.
Part F
Bed Rib
Frame.
2 1/2” screw
Wall construction is now complete.Do
not add soil until structural ribs are
installed in Steps 13 - 17.
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13. Locate “L” Brackets in hardware kit. Four brackets are required for completion of each rib
section. 2 smaller and 1 larger rib sections need assembly. Position brackets in each corner and
secure with 4 - 1” Screws per bracket. Pre-drill first with 1/8” bit to prevent wood from splitting.
1” screws.
14. Complete 3 bed rib sections. 2 with Part F Bed Rib Frames (shorter) and 1 with
Part G Bed Rib Frames (longer).
Larger Rib Section
with Part G frames.
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Complete
4 Brackets.
15. Lift and position completed short Bed Rib Frame and place between side and interior panel
siding. Do not center on panel framing. Align with bottom of panels. Secure with 6 - 2” Screws per
plate. Pre-drill to prevent Splitting.Important - Do not over screw! Complete both sides.
17. Lift and center completed longer Bed Rib Frame on rear and end interior panels. Align
with bottom of panels. Secure with 6 - 2” Screws per plate. Important - Do not over screw!
Flush with
bottom.
16. Complete remaining short Bed Rib Frame as per Step 15.
Do not align connection
plate on vertical wall
framing. Offset as shown.
Note that connection plate is
offset from inner panel joint.
Connection plate is aligned with panel
joint on rear of Garden Bed only.
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6 - 2 “
Screws.
18. Locate Door Panel (Part C) - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) and position on flat surface screen
down. Attach both hinges to door panel with 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per hinge. Space
hinges evenly on door frame. Pre-drill shallow hole first to prevent wood from splitting.
C-Door
19. Attach Door to front wall framing with
3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per hinge. Pre-drill
shallow hole first to prevent wood from splitting.
20. Attach Black Barrel Bolt
(male and female pieces) to door
and front wall panel frame with
6 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws.
Pre-drill first to prevent wood
from splitting.Do a dry run first
to confirm fit before attaching.
On inside of Interior panel
frame, attach Door Stop - H
(3/4” x 1 1/2” x 4”) with 2 - 1”
centered vertically on frame.
Screen to inside.
3 - 3/4” Black
Headed Screws.
Orientate Hinge so counter
sunk holes are to the outside.
C-Door
Door Stop (H)
D - Interior
B - Front
Front Wall framing.
If you have purchased
the Deer Fence Option,
see instructions on how
to install the Barrel Bolt
and Door Stop in Option
Assembly Manual.
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We hope your experience constructing our 8x5 Garden in a Box has been both positive and
rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are
doing in the following areas:
1. Customer Service
2. On Time Shipping
3. Motor Freight Delivery
4. Quality of Materials
5. Assembly Manual
6. Overall Satisfaction
Congratulations on
assembling your 8x5
Garden in a Box!
We strongly recommend you now line
the inner walls of your Garden in a Box
with landscape fabric or 6 mil
poly/plastic sheeting (not provided)
before filling with soil. Note: Raised
Garden Beds qualify for our Limited 3-Year
Warranty only if the interior of the beds is
fully lined with a waterproof barrier before
filling the Garden with soil.
The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or
copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary
notices contained on the materials. No material may be modified, edited or
taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or
impression as to the positions, statements or actions.
Please call, write or email us at:
Canadian Address
9393 287th Street
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Canada V2W 1L1
United States Address
P.O. Box 96
Sumas, Washington
USA 98295