I have recently been trying out using a raised garden bed. I am thinking ahead to the future and how to continue gardening as I age. So I ordered a tall (waist height for me) Birdies raised bed from Epic Gardening. I chose this type of raised bed because it can be configured several different ways and the materials should hold up to the Florida weather.
They come delivered in a flat pack and heavy box. I assembled the bed by myself using the tool that was included in the box. It took a half day, but only because I took my time and didn’t rush.
Next came filling it. Based on the size of the raised bed, there was no way I could fill it up completely with garden soil. I decided to use the lasagna method by adding different layers of materials. The first layer was large pieces of wood from pruning trees and shrubs. The second layer was smaller trimmings. Third we’re several layers of flattened cardboard boxes. The fourth layer was grass clippings. The last layer was garden soil mix with perlite or vermiculite and fertilizer.
It’s interesting that I still have the same weed and insect problems with this raised bed as I do in my regular gardens, but it’s much easier for me to access for planting and weeding.
I’ll keep using it and will let you know my thoughts on this type of garden bed.
Another seller of this type of garden bed is Vego. Shop around for sales as these beds are pricey.
God bless Pm
