Planting My First Garden

wayner123 · 03-25-2011, 09:31 AM

What are you material are you using to make the raised bed?

The square foot garden book says that 6" of soil is all you need, however I think that 8"-12" is a bit better for a wider range of veggies.

Look around for different companies that may provide compost by the cubic yard. Craigslist, landscape compaines, etc will probably have it. Down here there are few different companies offering compost ranging from $10-$18 a cubic yard.

You can also lay down newspaper or cardboard for a floor to the bed.

03-25-2011, 09:31 AM	#3
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Planting My First Garden What are you material are you using to make the raised bed? The square foot garden book says that 6" of soil is all you need, however I think that 8"-12" is a bit better for a wider range of veggies. Look around for different companies that may provide compost by the cubic yard. Craigslist, landscape compaines, etc will probably have it. Down here there are few different companies offering compost ranging from $10-$18 a cubic yard. You can also lay down newspaper or cardboard for a floor to the bed. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'