Q.What To Put Inside New Raised Bed?
At bottom I’ll put hardware cloth- 1/4 or 1/2″ for critters. Next some sort of weed block, builder’s paper or landscape fabric. (Which do you recommend?) Do I put pebbles inside the bed or under the bed for drainage? What mix of soil or amendments do you recommend? Bed will be about 30″ high and about 4 x 8. Bed will probably be cedar. I have another one that’s Redwood. A friend recommends putting pipes in to hold the wood as well as wooden 2x 2 inside.

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We have some articles that will help to explain what to do in preparation for a raised bed. These will be very helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/layout-options-for-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-bed-soil-depth.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm