TRM Services LLC
Enclosed Horseshoe Raised Garden Bed
Enclosed Horseshoe Raised Garden Bed
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Handcrafted in Cloquet, MN since 2024, our enclosed horseshoe style raised garden boxes combine rustic charm with uncompromising durability.
Tired of deer mowing down your veggies the same night they get perfectly ripe before you're able to pick them? We've got your solution!
These enclosed garden boxes start with the same style as the standard rectangular boxes, but are designed to keep those infernal deer out of your veggies with 2" x 4" galvanized welded wire fencing around the top portion of the wall! There is no roof though, so the squirrels are able to munch on your veggies while staring at the deer through the wire thinking "Look at you suckers, I get this all to myself, bwha ha ha!" If you want to keep those squirrels out too, we can talk about a roof and chicken wire or hardware cloth; contact us today to discuss customization.
Delivery within 25 miles of our shop and assembly is included in the purchase price! See delivery options below if you're farther away.
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Features
We use full-dimensional 2x4 frames that actually measure 2x4 inches, so these boxes can handle whatever gardening chaos you throw at them.
Eight-foot and longer lengths incorporate cross braces to lock the sides together so your soil won't bulge the sides. On 30-inch heights, the top brace is low enough to be hidden from view under the soil. Open bottoms ensure proper drainage, so you don't have to worry about drowning your plants during a storm.
Boxes six feet and longer feature extra vertical bracing that supports the panels while giving the garden boxes a crisp, intentional look.
Why Tamarack?
Tamarack is a strong and naturally rot resistant wood. It's like cedar denser and stronger, and doesn't require chemical preservative treatment in
outdoor applications. It's often used for boardwalks on hiking and ATV
trails.
Our boxes are built with Tamarack sustainably harvested and milled right here in northern Minnesota. It's green, which means it is freshly cut and is not dried. Some warping or twisting of the wood as it dries is normal.
If you want to read more on Tamarack, check out this USDA page.
Order process
Typically all boxes are built to order, so depending on how long the backlog is, turn around time may vary. Typically the process looks like this:
- Order placed with a 50% deposit (you have the option to pay in full for a small discount).
- Box(s) built in first-come-first-served order. If you need something by a specific date, please contact us prior to ordering.
- Customer is contacted when boxes are ready to schedule delivery or pickup.
- Final payment is made at pickup/delivery.
Depending on how busy we are, boxes can be ready in a day or a couple weeks. Building usually starts in early April and runs until early June.
Feel free to call or text 218-451-2235 for current lead times.
Delivery and Assembly
At this time, horseshoe boxes are not offered as a customer-pickup, customer-assembled option. The construction process requires us to do final assembly on site with specific techniques and tools.
Delivery and assembly is included in the purchase price within 25 miles of our shop in Cloquet. If you live farther away, the cost is calculated manually after checkout and an updated receipt will be sent to you.
To find out what delivery would cost:
- Determine the number of miles for the fastest route from your address to TRM Services (627 Laurel St. Cloquet, MN 55720)
- Subtract 25 miles
- Multiply the remaining miles by $2.50.
For example, a 100 mile delivery would cost an extra $187.50.
Note about dimensions
The listed dimensions are to the box's 2x4 frame, however the top trim is 3" wide so there is a 1/2" overhang. What this means is that if the walkway width is 30", the actual width at the top of the box wall will be 29" between the trim pieces, and 30" below the trim.
Staining and Preserving
We often get asked if we recommend staining our boxes. The answer is: it's up to you.
Tamarack is naturally rot resistant so staining is not required. It's more of a personal aesthetic preference. We do not offer staining at this time. If you decide to stain your box, we recommend letting the wood dry a couple months before staining because the wood is green as has a high moisture content when we assemble the boxes. Staining or sealing can help preserve the color of the wood.
When the wood is fresh it is a light color and as it oxidizes it will turn more of a golden color, and then eventually grey. Here's a picture from a customer that shows a fairly new box next to a box that was built the previous year.
Custom Options
Need something unique? Check out our custom box page for a few ideas of what we can do to build something just for you. Then contact us to talk over the specifics.