How much space between raised veg beds?
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How much space between raised veg beds?
Comments (2)Mower width is important if you plan to mow between the beds, and that's usually 22 inches for a walk behind. Most people cluster beds with narrow pathways between them, with wider corridors down one side for easy access with carts, etc....See MoreHow much to plant in raised bed?
Comments (7)As has been suggested you can get a lot more into raised beds than what you've listed. I have 3 beds, 4x12 each (20" tall) and get a LOT out of them (I do 15-20 'maters in separate containers). As an example, half of one bed is dedicated to herbs (which are permanent residents due to being perennial here except basil) and the other half to peppers (this summer...it was broccoli/cauliflower/collards last fall/winter)... in this bed we have a 1x4 area of oregano, 2 rosemary, 2 sage, 3 thyme, and 4 basil (which is more than enough herbs for us and to give away)...then I've got 12 peppers in the other end of the bed, all spaced about 15" apart in a grid...and there's still a 2' wide gap in the middle where I had a couple of row of garlic. In another bed, I've got 5 squash/zucchini in half a bed and suspect they'll take up all that room plus some more if the SVB don't get 'em...the ohter half of this bed had about 175-200 garlic until June 1, now it's empty and awaiting fall crops. Check out the square foot gardening book (Mel Bartholomew) for some ideas...or just do like I did and experiment for a couple of years until you get it figured out. And like nc-crn mentioned, the closer you plant, the more vigilent you'll have to be re: pests/disease....See MoreSpacing between raised beds??
Comments (6)I planning a redo on my garden space. I'm leaving 2' between most beds, but I am leaving a 3' path through the center so that I can get a wheel barrel in. The most important thing is that it is comfortable to you. My beds are only 3' wide because 4' is a bit of a stretch for me and 3' is much more comfortable. Good gardening, Mary...See MoreHow much soil is needed for shrubs (Lilacs) planted in a raised bed?
Comments (8)I agree that they don't need special soil. Please head Ken's advice to plant them well away from the house to protect the house's siding (which needs to be able to dry out and not be rubbed by branches) and to allow space to get in for maintenance. So find out how wide your lilac type is supposed to get and add 3' or so to allow for it to get larger than expected and to give the building space. The other thing to consider is sun levels; IME lilacs bloom best with a lot of sun, so wouldn't be a good choice without more than 1/2 day sun. Other shrubs that have done OK vs. the voles that are rampant in my garden include: Quince (Chaenomeles) now has some smaller varieties than the original types Rhododendron (be sure to check the hardiness rating of the variety) Hydrangea paniculata is hardy to zone 3, so will be fine for you) Spiraea sometimes get a bit of vole damage that they outgrow. Hydrangea arborescens needs afternoon shade. Leucothoe does best with some shade....See MoreVivVarble
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