Would this principle be ok if you were putting a raised bed onto concrete? I only have a patio garden. I was thinking of making the beds deeper to compensate then putting some materials at the bottom for drainage.
Raised beds are great for patios, and don't need to be any deeper than 8 inches, unless you're growing lots of root veg. The main advantage of deeper soil is moisture retention. But if you water regularly/have an irrigation system that's not a problem. You don't need anything underneath them.
Also consider a 'stretcher bar' across the middle of an 8ft x 4 ft raised bed (creating two 4ft x 4ft beds) as the wood will have a tendency to bow if it's not fixed down.
We are taking down an old shed which looks very old and grey...i'd like to recycle all that wood and make some raised beds - but I've been told not to, as I'd be wasting my time...saying it's probably rotten and I'd have to rebuild them in no time. Very novice gardener, doing it all with the kids, so silly question of the day...just cos this shed looks grey and weather worn, how do I know if it's suitable or rotten?
Glad you liked the video. I think the advice you're getting is good. The timber from the shed is likely to be too flimsy to make a raised bed. And if it's rotten too.... You'll save a lot of time and effort if you buy some tannelised planks from your local builders merchant
If your ground had a bit of a slope would you lay out the beds level or with the run on the slope?
barkershill 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from seedtoplate
Many thanks 4cool tips. It works frm Durban
MrKhanProductionz 3 weeks ago
LOVE this information....you did a great job in presenting it. This has really changed the way I garden for ever!
gertrudesbiz 1 year ago
Great video, very informative channel, love it!
Would this principle be ok if you were putting a raised bed onto concrete? I only have a patio garden. I was thinking of making the beds deeper to compensate then putting some materials at the bottom for drainage.
SuperDb78 2 years ago
Hey Super DB
Raised beds are great for patios, and don't need to be any deeper than 8 inches, unless you're growing lots of root veg. The main advantage of deeper soil is moisture retention. But if you water regularly/have an irrigation system that's not a problem. You don't need anything underneath them.
Also consider a 'stretcher bar' across the middle of an 8ft x 4 ft raised bed (creating two 4ft x 4ft beds) as the wood will have a tendency to bow if it's not fixed down.
Peter
seedtoplate 2 years ago
Great vid after watching a few here lol
We are taking down an old shed which looks very old and grey...i'd like to recycle all that wood and make some raised beds - but I've been told not to, as I'd be wasting my time...saying it's probably rotten and I'd have to rebuild them in no time. Very novice gardener, doing it all with the kids, so silly question of the day...just cos this shed looks grey and weather worn, how do I know if it's suitable or rotten?
Thanks!
kidswebsitesguide 2 years ago
Glad you liked the video. I think the advice you're getting is good. The timber from the shed is likely to be too flimsy to make a raised bed. And if it's rotten too.... You'll save a lot of time and effort if you buy some tannelised planks from your local builders merchant
Good luck!
Peter
seedtoplate 2 years ago
but i like muddy feets! this year is my 1st garden ever and doing good so far.
EatThisBitches 2 years ago
Hi!
We've followed this guide and our beds are looking ace. Looking forward to more videos.
Keep up the good work.
moifmurphy 2 years ago
Glad you found it useful. Raised beds do make life a lot easier. Hope you get lots of tasty veggies! Peter
seedtoplate 2 years ago