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- Q.How Deep Should Soil Be In Elevated Garden? - I will build an elevated organic garden on the north side of my home in Huatulco, Mexico. It will ...
- Q.Raised Garden - the squash plants have blooms but fall off before producing why
- Q.Avoiding Toxic Soil In Raised Garden Beds - My husband, bless him, bought treated wood to build me four large raised garden beds so I can plant veggies ...
- Q.New Raised Planter Bed - ...while building a raised bed planter is it necessary to remove grass where planter will sit. Planter will sit 20 ...
- Q.Above Ground Vegetable Garden - What soil or dirt. What kind of veggies should I grow?
- Q.How To Prepare A Elevated Raised Veg Garden - How to maintain moisture and have good drainage in a elevated, raised veg garden?
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Robert Beels on
June 17, 2017
Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico hot sunny climate on far southern coast of MexicoQ.How deep should soil be in elevated garden?
I will build an elevated organic garden on the north side of my home in Huatulco, Mexico. It will be 1 meter x 4 meters, with cement floor and side walls. I want to grow herbs, vegetables and flowers. I am guessing that the soil depth should be about 18 inches over a layer of rocks on the cement floor. The garden will receive full sun during the Winter and mostly shade in the Summer. Would 18 inches of soil be about right? Should I run a sprinkler hose down the middle, or would a drip system be better? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks very much, Robert
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 19, 2017A.Some vegetables and herbs can grow in a more shallow soil depth, 8 to 12 inches, but many will need a deeper soil depth, up to 3 feet.
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/new/ho-200.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
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- Asked by
misskathey on
July 18, 2017
17701Q.raised garden
the squash plants have blooms but fall off before producing why
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2017A.This may be the male blossoms dropping off of the vine; which is normal in the early part of the season.
This article will help you identify the male and female flowers.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossoms-falling-off-vine.htm
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Sara Stambaugh on
July 21, 2017
55432Q.Avoiding toxic soil in raised garden beds
My husband, bless him, bought treated wood to build me four large raised garden beds so I can plant veggies and flowers. He's got them built when I think to ask if he used treated wood - and he did. So now I'm wondering what's a safe wood sealant that he can put on the wood so the chemicals don't leech into the soil? Can we use a spar varnish on the inside? Any suggestions or advice would be most welcome. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 21, 2017A.These links will help you make decisions regarding the safety of the treated lumber.
https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6985
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gargedenmagicman on
July 31, 2017
97424Q.new raised planter bed
...while building a raised bed planter is it necessary to remove grass where planter will sit. Planter will sit 20 inches above ground. Size will be 4 ft X 4ft. Building several boxes.
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shelley on
August 1, 2017
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pancho7113 on
December 11, 2017
78602Q.above ground vegetable garden
What soil or dirt. What kind of veggies should I grow?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 11, 2017
Certified ExpertA.What vegetables are completely up to you! As far as the soil, any good, organic potting soil will do just fine. You might even add some good top soil to mix in for good measure. Here is an article for learning to make a raised bed garden and even crafting your own soil blend: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
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December 16, 2017
340 grange hall rd vicksburg ms 39180Q.how to prepare a elevated raised veg garden
How to maintain moisture and have good drainage in a elevated, raised veg garden?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 16, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It is always a good idea to add stones, whether it be gravel, or things like GrowStone (which is puffed recycled silica glass) to the bottom 3 or 4 inches before you add a rich, organic soil with compost. This will ensure that your bed maintains proper drainage.
Here is an article for further information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
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Juliahoffman on
January 17, 2018
63131Q.Vegetable gardening
I’m new to gardening and grew a lovely vegetable garden last summer so now I’m hooked! I want to start a new garden this spring, my question is this. I have raised plant beds that I used new gardening soil last year from Lowe’s. Should I replace the dirt before I plant anything this spring or should I use the same dirt? Do I add compost and can I buy that from a gardening store? Thanks!
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BushDoctor on
January 17, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You can leave the old soil in there as long as you amend it. You can order compost from your local gardening centers, or even online. There are many things that you can do to improve your soil for the next crop. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
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