Tote bin raised beds?!?!?
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Question about a raised bed compost bin
Comments (2)It's a win-win situation, but I'd plant directly in it. I think you might end up with a really nice crop. I just had to empty one of my raised beds and fill the bottom with compost just to get the soil height back up. If you remove the soil from your raised bed, what would you replace it with?...See MoreShould I raise my compost bin?
Comments (6)"There is a small school of thought that compost needs to be in contact with the soil so that the bacteria that wil ldigest the material can get in there, but on the material you put into your compost pile are the bacteria that will digest that material, they do not come from the soil, which is why compost tumblers, sometimes, work." Compost tumblers sometimes work? Small school of thought? If there are bugs in your compost throw it away and make a pile right the next time? Get a good reliable soil test for your lasagna bed before planting in it? Once compost is finished it is finished, there is no such thing as compost turning to humus? Some of your recent comments are beginning to cause concern among your fellow members, and sending a mixed message to newer members causing untold confusion. Is everything all right over there? Do you need someone to come see about you? Some of us are starting to become worried Mayaosu said: "I've also read that the compost being in contact with the ground is best for allowing worms and other critters to do their work." That is one of the best ways that I know of to allow worms to get from the soil into a compost pile; and too, worms may be found within manure added to the compost pile, thus there is more than one way to skin a cat. All of my bins are in contact with the ground, but that is not to say building one on concrete, as my friend Bill Hill (among others) does with very good success should not be done. Both ways will give good results; it boils down to a matter of choice. As it relates to making air passages in the compost pile, this too is a matter of personal preference. While it is true a well-constructed compost pile will allow good air circulation, it too is possible to make air circulate better with the addition of air channels of some kind within the pile. In my experience, these air channels allow the compost pile to decompose further away from the center of the pile towards the corners, thus allowing less turning. Again, it is not necessary, but a lot of things are not necessary; however I like the results I get with the air passages in all my piles. The best I can do with Bermuda grass is pull it up when it invades the pile, staying on top of it is the best defense IMO. Building a compost pile is something like cutting grass. There are many ways to get the job done, it is the state of mind and results after the job is complete that are important Blutranes...See MoreConverting raised flower bed by previous owner, compost bin and.
Comments (7)Wow. Thanks everyone. Barrels for composting and rolling around on grounds? Mixing sand and compost and ... ah geez. I gave up on the raised flower bed for the moment. We had problems with our water out back and ... It seems I am destined for cool weather crops? I did bust into a lowered flower bed. That is an eye-opener as to clay. Sure I put down some soil for the herbs but that crust and those cracks over the top? Eesh. I don't think I'll be able to get a barrel soon -- are you worried about the paint inside, leaching? I am happy to report there are at least three if not four lizards out back, baby geckos apparently, and I see the occasional honey bee. I really do want to do this. I feel like I missed the boat on the hot weather craps but then I read it's okay to keep planting. So... I guess I am starting on a small scale with "four herb plants" and figuring out what deep soaking a lemon tree is. What is deep soaking a lemon tree with a hose on moderate? I planted a bougenvilla as well. I was talking to a friend and she said, oh you have to water that this time of year. Well.. it's true the leaves were unhappy and drying out but the ones remaining are curled, especially near the top. Am I over-watering now? I am so grateful to have a forum such as this and fellow gardeners. I don't understand why so few people garden. Is it a lost art? To the person who used the word "damn" twice. You think I am screwed on the herbs and cracking clay? Of course the question is opened to all. For those who don't have a garden, what's happening out there???? How are your cantaloupes and other hot weather crops progressing? I still want some romano beans....See MoreTote bin lids reuse ideas needed
Comments (4)Sure try it on paths as long as they don't pose a trip hazard. Other ideas: trays for potted plants serving tray for backyard BBQ/picni drip guard for under car in garage base for anything that you need to catch drips depending on size of them -- could you drill holes & zip tie corners together to make a compost bin or raised garden bed frame for deeply rooted plants. Use container soil for a container garden that doesn't need as much watering because it touches the earth as lid on compost tea buckets to keep flies out or worm bin lid muddy boot tray pet foot tray...See Morejohns.coastal.patio
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