OLT 8x12 Garden in a Box User manual

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IMPORTANT
If you purchased an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box go to Page 2 for Assembly Manual.
If you purchased an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box go to Page 16 for Assembly Manual.
8’x12’ Garden in a Box
and
8’x16’ Garden in a Box
Assembly Manual
Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435
8’x12’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 1 Extension 8’x16’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 2 Extensions
If you ordered an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box, you will receive 1 - 4ft Extension Box.
If you ordered an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box, you will receive 2 - 4ft Extension Boxes.
The Base Kit is contained in Boxes 1 - 3.
Revision #1.0
April 27, 2021
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 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.

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8’X12’ Garden in a Box
Assembly Manual
Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 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.
Garden in a Box Dimensions:
A: Height = 33 1/2"
B: Outside Width = 92”
C: Outside Depth = 141”
D: Height to Bottom of Screen = 21 1/2”
E: Door Width = 30 5/8”
F: Length of Inner Panel Sections = 107 1/4”
Estimated Assembly Time for the
Garden in a Box = 5 Hours.
Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 12’
Garden in a Box. Please take the
time to identify all the parts prior to
assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Please follow this instruction manual when
assembling your Garden in a Box and retain
the manual for future maintenance purposes.
Please use Safety Eyewear 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!
A
B
C
F
DE

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Panel Section
Part A 8 - Side/Rear Panels
46” wide x 33 1/2” high
Parts B & C 2 - Front Panels & 1 - Door Panel
30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high
Part D 5 - Interior Panels
30 5/8” wide x 22” high
Part DD 2 - Wide Interior Panels
46” wide x 22” high
Rib Section
Part E 14 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates
1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high
Part F 12 - Bed Rib Frames (sides)
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 3/8” long
Part G 3 - Bed Rib Frames (rear) - 1 extra
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 29 1/4” long
Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x12’ Garden in a Box
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 122 pcs
x 90 pcs
x 1 pc
1” x 120 pcs
Bracket x 28 pcs
Shovel
Black Headed Screw
3/4” x 24 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.
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
E
F
G
F
E
A
A
DD
C
D
D
DD
D
D
D
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

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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 garden 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. If there are gophers or moles in the garden
area, lay hardware cloth, rocks or bricks (not included) on the floor of the unit, before adding soil.
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. Consider lining the
Garden with landscape fabric to prevent soil from seeping out. Twenty inches of soil should be plenty for
most types of vegetables and flowers. Please check growing instructions for root depths prior to
planting.
Once the Garden is Assembled - Add Soil
Use a quality soil ideal for growing vegetables, for the top 12 inches (approximately 3 cubic yards or
28 - 32 wheelbarrows). Any soil is suitable for the bottom 8 inches (approximately 1.5 cubic yards). 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.
Important Information for Homeowner
141”
92”
107 1/4”
30 5/8”
30 3/4”
30 5/8”
33 5/8”
Diagonal inside
measurement
is 164 1/4”
Front

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You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.
1. Orientate Panels as illustrated
(screens positioned to the inside).
8 - Side and Rear Wall Panels
(Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h).
2 - 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)
2. Starting in rear corner, position Rear and Side
Panels (Part A) - 46” 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
A - Side
A - Rear
A - Side
A - Rear
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.
Door Panel
Front
B
A - Rear
B
A - Side
A - Rear
A - Side
A - Side
C
A - Side
A - Side
A - Side
Before positioning panels, lay out
footprint and level ground perimeter.
If possible, dig a small trench and
backfill with 1 or 2 inches of sand.
Sand will make it easier to level
panels.

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3. Attach panels completely
together using 4additional
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
A - Rear
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 A) as
per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure.
3 - 2 1/2” Screws
on inside.
A - Side
A - Side
A - Rear
A - Rear
6. Align and attach the third and fourth Side Panel
(Part A) as per Step 4. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to
secure.
A - Side
A - Side
A - Side
A - Rear
Be sure to level the
ground so panels sit
evenly.
A - Side

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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 2.
8. Align and attach remaining Side Panels
(Part A) and Front Panel (Part B) as per Steps 2,
3 & 4. Attach with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws per panel.
B - Front
B - Front
A - Side
A - Side
B - Front
A - Side
C - Door
A - Side
B - Front
A - Side
A - Side

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9. Locate all 5 Interior Panels
(Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22”h. and
2 Wide Interior Panels (Part DD)
- 46”w x 22” 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 framings tight
together while screwing.
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.
11. Align and attach framing of 3 - Interior Panels (Part D) and 1 - Wide Interior Panel (Part DD)
as per Steps 9 & 10. Angle screw panels together with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws from the inside.
DD - Interior
D - Interior
Panel Framing,
Flush.
DD - Interior (inside)
2 1/2”
Screws.
Be sure to level
the ground so
panels sit evenly.
10. Align and attach framing of Wide Interior Panel
(Part DD) to 1st Interior panel framing. Angle screw
panels together with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws from the inside.
D - Interior
D - Interior
D - Interior
DD - Interior
2 1/2”
Screws.

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12. Align and attach 5th Interior Panel
(Part D) between frames of attached Interior
panels. Attach with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws per
corner (6 screws in total).
D - Interior
2 1/2”
Screws.
Wall construction is now complete.
Do not add soil until structural ribs
are installed in Steps 13 - 18.
D - Interior

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13. To complete rib assembly, locate all 14 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E) - 1” x 5 1/2” x 20”,
12 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 1/4”. On a level flat 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.
Part E
Bed Rib
Connection
Plates.
Part F
Bed Rib
Frame.
2 1/2” screw
14. Locate “L” Brackets in hardware kit. Four
brackets are required for completion of each rib
section. 6 smaller and 1larger 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.
15. Complete 7bed rib sections. 6with Part F
Bed Rib Frames (shorter)and 1with Part G Bed
Rib Frames (longer).
Complete
4 Brackets.
Larger Rib Section
with Part G frames.

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16. 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.
18. 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.
6 - 2 “
Screws.
17. Complete remaining short Bed Rib
Frames (5) as per Step 16.
Note that connection plate is
offset from inner panel joint.
Do not align connection
plate on vertical wall
framing. Offset as shown.
Connection plate is aligned with panel joint
on rear of Garden Bed only.

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19. 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
20. 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.
21. 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 8’x12’ 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.
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or impression as to the positions,
statements or actions.
Canadian Address
9393 287th Street
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Canada V2W 1L1
United States Address
P.O. Box 96
Sumas, Washington
USA 98295
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.
Congratulations on Assembling
your 8’x12’ Garden in a Box!

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8’x16’ Garden in a Box
Assembly Manual on Next Page

8’X16’ Garden in a Box
Assembly Manual
Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 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.
Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 16’
Garden in a Box. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Please follow this instruction manual when
assembling your Garden in a Box and retain
the manual for future maintenance purposes.
Please use Safety Eyewear 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!
A
B
F
D
E
C
Estimated Assembly Time for
the Garden in a Box = 6 Hours.
Garden in a Box Dimensions:
A: Height = 33 1/2"
B: Outside Width = 92”
C: Outside Depth = 187”
D: Height to Bottom of Screen = 21 1/2”
E: Door Width = 30 5/8”
F: Length of Inner Panel Sections = 151 1/2”
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Panel Section
Part A 10 - Side/Rear Panels
46” wide x 33 1/2” high
Parts B & C 2 - Front Panels & 1 - Door Panel
30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high
Part D 5 - Interior Panels
30 5/8” wide x 22” high
Part DD 4 - Wide Interior Panels
46” wide x 22” high
Rib Section
Part E 18 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates
1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high
Part F 16 - Bed Rib Frames (sides)
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 3/8” long
Part G 3 - Bed Rib Frames (rear) - 1 extra
1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 29 1/4” long
Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x16’ Garden in a Box
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 162 pcs
x 118 pcs
x 1 pc
1” x 156 pcs
Bracket x 36 pcs
Shovel
Black Headed Screw
3/4” x 24 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.
A
C
A
A
A
B
B
A
AD
D
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
A
A
DD
DD
A
A
DD
DD
D
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Door Stop (3/4” x 1 1/2” x 4”) x 1 pc

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 garden 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. If there are gophers or moles in the garden
area, lay hardware cloth, rocks or bricks (not included) on the floor of the unit, before adding soil.
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. Consider lining the
Garden with landscape fabric to prevent soil from seeping out. Twenty inches of soil should be plenty for
most types of vegetables and flowers. Please check growing instructions for root depths prior to
planting.
Once the Garden is Assembled - Add Soil
Use a quality soil ideal for growing vegetables, for the top 12 inches (approximately 4 cubic yards or
38 - 42 wheelbarrows). Any soil is suitable for the bottom 8 inches (approximately 2.5 cubic yards). 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.
187”
92”
151 1/2”
33 5/8”
Diagonal inside
measurement
is 203 1/2”
Front
30 5/8”
30 3/4”
30 5/8”
Important Information for Homeowner
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You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.
1. Orientate Panels as illustrated
(screens positioned to the inside).
10 - Side and Rear Wall Panels
(Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h).
2 - 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)
Door Panel
2. Starting in rear corner, position Rear and Side
Panels (Part A) - 46” 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
C
B
A - Rear
B
A - Rear
A - Side
A - Side
A - Side
A - Rear
A - Side
A - Rear
Before positioning panels, lay out
footprint and level ground perimeter.
If possible, dig a small trench and
backfill with 1 or 2 inches of sand.
Sand will make it easier to level
panels.
Frames even.
A - Side
A - Side
A - Side
A - Side A - Side
A - Side
Note: There is no difference between
Parts B and C until later in the assembly
manual when one will be used as a Door.
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3. Attach panels completely
together using 4additional
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
A - Rear
3 - 2 1/2”
screws
Be sure to level the
ground so panels sit
evenly.
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