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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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What kind of raised beds are you using a d where do you get them
Love your videos, but what about all those plastic bags that are used.
California gardening in flip flops 🙂
How about wood trimmings that fall out from circular saws? would that be a good mulch and or dried leaves if I may ask.
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!
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
This is great! Thank you!
Everytime you pop out behind something it gets me :'D
What kinda hose nozzle is that
Will it not have such a good effect if we use manure compost instead of the mushroom compost?
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.
I still can't seem to find raised beds taller than 1 foot. Can someone send me a site or 2 to get tall raised beds?
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
I’m 6’2” but am 20 years old and flexible but I am not trying to screw up my back and become my Dad so great idea to make it taller for us larger people.
Is that water you are adding tap water with chlorine? Is that okay to use or would something without chlorine be better for the microbial life?
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.
Thank you so much for giving a more sustainable alternative!
Termites?
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!!
Where do you get the Espoma Mushroom Compost in San Diego?
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.
I like watching Kevin since my name is also Kevin. He tall but I'm short.
How much is it to ship to Hawaii?
Dude he’s wearing sandals wth