December 23, 2024

VIDEO: How to Fill, Fertilize, Plant, AND Mulch a Raised Bed from START to FINISH


Order Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ When setting up a raised bed garden, the prep is the MOST important. Remember, it’ll stay wherever you place it, and the soil you add at the beginning will determine much of how well your garden grows for seasons to come.

0:00 – Intro
0:32 – Logs
2:16 – Filler Material
4:14 – Custom Soil Mix
8:54 – Filling Bed
10:05 – Fertilizing Bed
11:55 – Planting and Mulching
15:34 – Plant Spacing
16:38 – Watering and Birdies Beds

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25 thoughts on “VIDEO: How to Fill, Fertilize, Plant, AND Mulch a Raised Bed from START to FINISH

  1. First time with a raised bed. I believe I made a huge error! I put cardboard on the bottom of the raised bed, then small and med sized logs, twigs then leaves. The problem is as I was pouring in my raised garden soil I noticed some "sink holes" between my logs and twigs. The soil just slid down….After 12 different bags of soil, now I'm worried that if I plant and it rains all my soil will be sucked down! HELP! I need advice!

  2. Will making our own soil be cheaper than the bulk potting mix our nursery sells? We would have to get bulk compost from them anyways, but no idea how much they charge for peat moss or vermiculite

  3. I was reading other gardening blogs that said not to use ONLY the peat moss, vermiculite and compost mix because it will have too much nitrogen and kill my vegetables. Can Epic Gardening advise? I am planting in raised beds where the bottom is clay soil and our summer temperatures hit 100 + with night time lows in the 60's. Thanks in advance all.

  4. What is a substitute for log of woods. I am concerned with termites in logs and would like to avoid. Can I add Scott's mulch from home depot instead? Thank you

  5. 4:20 soil mix
    Organic mushroom Compost
    coconut coir or peat moss
    Vermiculite
    Mels Mix

    Use as many sources of compost to the mix
    Mushroom compost & Land and Sea

    Mix it really well .. water it as you go

    If you’re going to overdo any of the ingredients .. better to overdo the compost.

    Add ESPOMA ORGANIC GARDEN TONE granular slow release fertilizer to the top of soil.

    A light sprinkle and work into the soil. First few inches of soil. Top dress with compost once mixed into the first few inches of soil. Give it some water when day. Then plant!

    Add Shredded straw mulch before or after planting.
    Pre cleaned is ideal with no wheat seeds. Preferred light colored vs dark colored.

  6. I know this is an older video but hopefully someone may be able to offer some wisdom. What is the best way (or is it even possible) to install the raised beds on a slope? My yard is on a slope and I’m not sure if I need to completely level my yard before setting up my beds or if there’s a special way to install them. Thank you in advance for any assistance!!

  7. Ha. Fall and winter gardening? If only. Cries in Zone 3B (like at best. Honestly, that mightvbe a bit hopeful actually.) But thanks for the advice on raised garden bed making. It's the most detailed I've found so far. I'll put it to use once we emerge from like 9 months of winter.

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