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Gardening

shireen

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11. Thanks Major

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #6)

Sat Aug 23, 2014, 10:57 PM

Aug 2014

In reading about raised beds for blueberries, i get the impression that the beds should be at least a foot high. I'm a bit concerned about erosion. But it's certainly the easiest thing to do.

Thanks for the idea. I'll try a test plot to see how i feel about it.

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low-cost easy raised garden beds? [View all] shireen Aug 2014 OP

If you are just going two layers with the blocks, you probably won't need anything, Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #1

thank you! shireen Aug 2014 #2

We have 2 large composts that are 4 ft. high by 4 ft. wide by 6 ft. long. shraby Aug 2014 #4

thanks Shraby shireen Aug 2014 #8

Rebar LiberalEsto Aug 2014 #3

nice idea! shireen Aug 2014 #9

Straw bale raised beds csziggy Aug 2014 #5

intriguing idea shireen Aug 2014 #10

If you are not totally invested in organic farm stores sell straw csziggy Aug 2014 #12

Thanks for noting that distinction shireen Aug 2014 #16

More info on straw vs. hay csziggy Aug 2014 #18

You don't need to frame them at all Major Nikon Aug 2014 #6

Thanks Major shireen Aug 2014 #11

I have ideas NJCher Aug 2014 #7

Hi NJCher shireen Aug 2014 #13

Set it in place, fill it with dirt and plants, water it. They will self prune. jtuck004 Aug 2014 #14

like! shireen Aug 2014 #15

If there aren't holes in the bottom, maybe could add a couple. Maybe give them an out. jtuck004 Aug 2014 #17