where should I put my raised beds
Jan Boro
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laceyvail 6A, WV
3 years agoShadyWillowFarm
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Looking for something to put in my raised flower beds
Comments (2)A little more info is needed: How much sun do they get? All day? Only in the morning? Or only in the afternoon? How deep are they (front to back)? What kind of soil is in them? Native desert dirt? Potting soil? Sand? Kinda in between? It's hard to make suggestions without the specs. : )...See MoreShould I cover my raised beds in winter?
Comments (5)Mulch, if you till in Spring, then till the mulch in. If you do not till then pull the mulch back so the seedling that you plant will get sun, then mulch around them after true leaves appear. Always mulch your beds, naked bed are a disgrace....See MoreShould I cover my raised beds in winter
Comments (5)Some nutrients will desolve in the water and move out of the range of the roots of your future plants, so, in my view, it should be okay to cover the beds, but not necessary. Sufficient nutrients will remain in the soil around the roots of your future plants to allow them maximum growth potential. If I were you, I would leave them exposed and cover them with a layer of cospost that you can turn under in the spring before planting....See MoreWhat should I use to fill my raised beds?
Comments (20)Jbest123, No one is doubting that compost is high in nutrients. This is why it makes up 1/3 of the mix. The other 2/3's are strictly for structure and water retention. Your test shows compost is "above Optimum" so this addition would surely put you right in the middle of "Optimum". But as I mentioned before, to each their own. Mel has even pushed the 100% compost in areas of the world that don't have access to peat and vermiculite. It is definitely cheaper to do it that way so there really is no wrong way....See MoreJan Boro
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