Another update
This forum has been awesome. Thanks to everyone. A little progress report. Managed to source some timber which was very tricky but it came today...
Thanks again. You really are an incredible help. Once I have the timber I will raise the beds as they just don't feel deep enough as the are to...
KirstenYou have been a wonderful help. The idea as a new Gardner was to create a bed with some Depth.So I dug out the hard ground and to the...
I'm starting to wonder if I'm overthinking the depth as I'm noticing many people are using raised beds that aren't so deep.What can you...
Not looking likely for potatoes now.Can I ask. I've out down a general multi purpose compost. Would you say it's better to mix this with some...
Struggling to get seeds but my dad has some spare. Bit of a bummer that one but everyone in the same boat there.
Everyone seriously thanks for the help. It's been amazingMr Dowding was awesome. I've laid a sheet of cardboard anyway as I had some. It's...
Thank You for the input.It's not bad. You can't see the whole bed and it still needs dug out but it's about 10m2. Potatoes may be better in a...
Thanks Freddy. That actually makes good sense.Is there any need to apply fertilizer of any kind also? In terms of top soil what depth would...
Have you seen the picture I uploaded? I basically dig that out. I have earth that I removed but it's really full of stones and chukies etc. I was...
Would you suggest reusing any of the soil I've dug out to create a base layer and therefore reduce the cost of filling the bed?
I think now you've said it I'll raise it with timber to maximize depth and minimize dig
Well I was going to dig it as deep as possible and the surrounding wall boundary should provide about 15 inch depth?See attached.
Thanks Freddy and GrahamThe membrane was simply to stop the roots pushing through but from what you are saying it seem unnecessary.I will...
What a fantastic reply. Many thanks.Firstly the area was full of chukie stones on the top and they are obviously and issue. I've dug out a lot...
No problem at all. Appreciate you reaching out anyway. I'm hoping to do carrots, beetroot and maybe some potatoes if it's all possible
Thanks for this.
Hi AllHoping someone out there may be able to give me some useful advice. Today I started digging my first bed with the intent of starting to...
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