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Comments (3)One of my problems is that I'm finding it hard to take photos of gardens - it's harder then it looks. I can take shots of vacations (as see on the Virgin Island and Ride Across America blogs) but gardens have a unique problem and I'm thinking close ups are the way to go. and thanks!...See MoreRaised garden beds for beginner
Comments (13)8"-12" deep is plenty for most crops. If you wanted to grow the extra long carrots, anything else with a long tap root, you'd need more depth. (Note: You can still grow the half-long 6" carrots just fine.) I agree with the others that 4' is a good maximum width. I have short arms, and it is just not comfortable for me to work in the center of a 4' wide bed. I actually made my beds only 3' wide. 3 1/2' would have been okay, but DH wanted to keep it simple for him in construction, heh. I almost went with a 2' wide aisle between beds, but opted at the last second for 3' and I am glad I did. Big plants (tomatoes, etc.) don't stay neatly contained exactly within the borders of the bed - they'll stick out the sides and you'll be glad of the room to get around them without breaking branches. Also, it's nice to be able to get a cart or wheelbarrow through when you have big jobs like adding compost or mulch to the beds....See MoreBeginner hosta lover - new bed b4 & after
Comments (42)My guess for #1 is Lakeside Hoola Hoop. Its been on my list to buy so I've looked at a number of pictures. Now I'm going back to read the rest of this thread. (long one) Beverly OK now I read it. Nice house and plenty of room to garden. I like the front of your house, nicely landscaped. Good luck with the goutweed. It took me nearly 5 years to remove landscaping rock from around my house and I still have some under the yew in the front yard. However it was worth it and surprisingly satisfying. Removing the goutweed may be similarly satisfying. Happy digging Beverly This post was edited by BeverlyMN on Sat, Jun 15, 13 at 8:42...See Morefloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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