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- Q.Raised Veggie Box Garden Bed - Wondering if you could send me a design on how to build a raised box to grow veggies, out of ...
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April 23, 2011Q.Slugs in New Raised Beds
All the outer leaves have been eaten, and carpet was added round the stem to no avail. It's a new raised bed.
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Nikki on
April 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The following articles should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 29, 2011Q.Raised Garden Beds
I am building an above ground gardening bed for vegetables and herbs. What is the best material for the bottom? Do I need to line the inside with plastic or anything?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
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May 7, 2011Q.Raised Veggie Box Garden Bed
Wondering if you could send me a design on how to build a raised box to grow veggies, out of sleepers about 2 meters long by 1 meter wide.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 7, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gardens on
May 10, 2011Q.Starting a New Garden?
I am starting three 3 by 6 raised gardens. Do tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peas, lettuce, and beets sound like too much in those size of beds?
- Answered by
Heather on
May 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Nope, sounds good. If you have not read it, you may find this guide helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 16, 2011Q.Turning Sandbox Into a Vegetable Garden
Can I turn my son's old 6 x 6 sandbox into a vegetable garden? The sand is low. Can I just add some topsoil or black dirt to it and combine them? What is my best bet?
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Nikki on
May 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/compost-for-organic-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-soil-made-of-creating-a-good-garden-planting-soil-type.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 16, 2011Q.Mulch for My Veggie Garden
I'm doing a raised bed veggie garden and want to know what kind of mulch is the best. Is there any that won't attract pests?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/whats-the-best-mulch-for-my-garden.htm
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May 20, 2011Q.Can I Put Raised Garden Over Grass
I am putting a raised garden in my backyard and have sprayed the grass to kill it, but am wondering if I need to dig up the grass or can I just put black weed cloth over it and then add the dirt.
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Nikki on
May 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, these articles can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lasagna-gardening.htmWas this answer useful?00
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