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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 23, 2015
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    I would use a lining or protective barrier up against your foundation.

    I would certainly check with your local home improvement store for the proper materials for this application.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 24, 2015
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    Sounds like an amazing project.

    I would consult with the quarry that you are purchasing your material from as to the amount of material you will need to purchase for your project.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 22, 2015
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    Here is a link with general garden planting spacing.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/plant-spacing-chart.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 23, 2015
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    You don't need the plastic to keep it from drying out. In raised beds like that, most people use it to help prevent damage to the wood of the planter from the wet soil. I personally do not have any concerns about there being toxic chemicals from the plastic, but I do know people who have concerns about using less than food grade plastic for food growing projects. For this, it is a personal choice.

    A lasagna technique works well in these kinds of raised beds.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
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    The beauty of keyhole gardens are you that you can design and plant them to your needs and liking.

    I personally would plant the tallest plants in the center and work out from tallest to the shortest plants on the outer edges.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/keyhole-garden-beds.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 22, 2015
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    It sounds like you have essentially created a kind of rock garden and there are a wonderful number of plants that do well in this kind of garden. This article can help get you started:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plants-for-rock-gardens.htm

    Yes, this type of structure in the garden will attract snakes. But this is not a bad thing. Most snakes are benign if left alone and can do a wonderful job of keeping out unwanted pests from the garden.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 23, 2015
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