Re: [SG] Raised beds

venies.place wrote:
>
> I know this topic has been discussed recently, but I am having a hard time
> trying to find it in the archives.  I have a space just outside my back
> fence that I want to make a raised bed for my red hot pokers because the
> space gets more sun than the place my pokers are currently planted.  What
> would be a good thing to use for the borders?  I think I remember someone
> saying that concrete blocks are not good to use because they leach into the
> soil(?)  The space is about 2x5.  And then, what type of soil do I need to
> add?  Compost?  Top soil?  Any and all replys are appreciated!
>
> Pottsey
> zone5


Hi Pottsey,

I have several raised beds made with pressure treated 2 by 8's and 4x4
posts in each corner.  The posts go a couple feet into the ground.  I
have also used landscape timbers in place of the 2x8, but sometimes they
tend to warp.  The soil I used is almost 100% composted cow manure...I
live on a farm, so it is plentiful :)

Good luck!

Josh


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