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Thank you for purchasing a 12’x8’ 
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 purpos-
es. 
 
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!

12’X8’ - 2x4 Model 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.

Outdoor Living Today                 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com             [email protected]

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Revision  #6 

May 26 2021

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Garden in a Box Dimensions:

 

 
A: Height = 33 1/2" 
B: Outside Width = 141” 
C: Outside Depth = 92” 
D: Height to Bottom of Screen = 21” 
E: Door Width = 46” 
F: Length of Inner Panel Sections = 60”

Estimated Assembly Time for the 
Garden in a Box = 5 Hours.

Summary of Contents for 12'x8' Garden In A Box

Page 1: ...TENTS 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 Outdoor L...

Page 2: ...F D3 D1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D4 F Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 2 Panel Section Part A 9 Side Rear Panels 46 wide x 33 1 2 high Part C 2 Door Panels 22 3 4 wide x 31 1 2 high Part D1 2 Interior Panels Rear 41 1 2 wide x 21 high Part D2 2 Interior Panels Sides 32 1 8 wide x 21 high Part D3 2 Interior Panels Front 26 3 8 wide x 21 high Part D4 2 Interio...

Page 3: ... 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 bo...

Page 4: ... 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 4 1 Orientate Side Rear Panels and Door Panels as illustrated their Screens positioned to the inside Parts Steps 1 8 A Side Rear Panels 46 x 33 1 2 x 9 C Door Panels 22 3 4 x 31 1 2 x 2 Hardware Steps 1 2 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 1 total 2 Starting in rear corner position Side Rear Panels together so framing is flush at top and sides When...

Page 5: ...g Make sure panels are aligned prior to screwing Pre drill first to prevent wood from splitting 4 Position and attach the 2nd Rear Panel 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...

Page 6: ...8 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 6 5 Align and attach the 3rd Rear Panel as per Step 4 Use 5 2 1 2 Screws to secure Hardware Steps 5 6 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 10 total 6 Align and attach the 2nd Side Panel to the 3rd Rear Panel as per Step 2 3 Use 5 2 1 2 Screws to secure Inside 3 2 1 2 screws A Rear A Rear ...

Page 7: ...ach the remaining 3rd 4th Side Panels as per Step 4 5 to the current secured Side Panels Use 5 2 1 2 Screws per panel to secure Hardware Steps 7 8 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 20 total A Side Front Inside 3 2 1 2 screws 8 Align and attach the 2 remaining Front Panels as per Steps 2 3 6 Attach with 5 2 1 2 Screws per panel A Front ...

Page 8: ...framing with 3 2 1 2 Screws per board Hold framings tight together while screwing Parts Steps 9 13 D1 Interior Panels Rear 41 1 2 x 21 x 2 D2 Interior Panels Sides 32 1 8 x 21 x 2 D3 Interior Panels Front 26 3 8 x 21 x 2 D4 Interior Panels Narrow 18 1 2 x 21 x 2 Hardware Steps 9 13 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 27 total D3 D3 D3 D3 D4 D4 Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing 10 Align and attac...

Page 9: ...th Rear Interior Panels to the frame of the previous Side Interior Panels as per Step 9 10 11 Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel 11 Align and attach both Side Interior Panels as per Step 9 10 Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per panel D2 D2 13 Align and attach both Rear Interior Panels to the frame of the previous Side Interior Panels as per Steps 4 5 Angle screw 3 2 1 2 Screws into panel framing to s...

Page 10: ...late and frame are flush at bottom Complete both sides Parts Steps 14 16 F Bed Rib Connecting Plates 1 1 16 x 5 1 2 x 20 x 10 G Bed Rib Frames Sides 1 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 25 3 8 x 10 Hardware Steps 14 16 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 20 total SS1 1 Screws x 40 total Y2 1 Brackets x 20 total 15 Locate L Brackets in hardware kit Four brackets are required for completion of each rib section with 5 rib sections in tota...

Page 11: ... position completed short Bed Rib Frame and place between side and interior panel siding Do not center on panel framing and align with bottom of panels Secure with 6 2 Screws per plate both sides of Bed Rib Frame Pre drill to prevent splitting and do not over screw Hardware Steps 9 13 SS1 1 Screws x 60 total Important Do not over screw Complete both sides 18 Complete remaining 4 Bed Rib Frames as ...

Page 12: ...r 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 Hardware Step 19 SB1 3 4 Black Headed Screws x 12 Pcs Y7 Plastic Hinge x 4 Pcs 20 Attach Cane Bolt to rear of left side Door such that its bottom is flush with the bottom of the door when the bolt is inits upright position Attach with 2 3 4 Black Headed Scr...

Page 13: ...today com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 13 Hardware Steps 22 23 SB1 3 4 Black Headed Screws x 18 Pcs Y4 Black Barrel Bolt x 1 Pc 21 Attach Door Threshold directly below front doors flush with front wall framing Use 4 1 Screws and 1 Brackets per end of the door threshold Hardware Step 21 SS1 1 Screws x 8 Pcs Y2 Bracket x 2 Pcs Parts Step 21 I Door Threshold 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 46 x 1 Flush ...

Page 14: ... the cane bolt fits in this hole when dropped into its downward position Drill here Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 A Front Front Wall framing 23 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 con firm fit b...

Page 15: ...wing areas 1 Customer Service 2 On Time Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction Please call write or email us at 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 ou...

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