I am putting 8'x4'x12" planters in my garden for vegetables.
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Paul M on Jan 29, 2012Depends on how bad the slope is for me. If it is very steep I would level them that way no erosion would be a problem when it rains. If the slope is slight then I would just let them run with the slope and put plenty of mulch on top to retard erosion.Helpful Reply
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Barry B on Jan 29, 2012Thank you for the advice, much appreciated.Helpful Reply
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Mike and Anne on Jan 29, 2012With that much slope I think you will be happier if you level the planters. Run the 8' dimension across the slope then dig out the area at the top of the planter so you will have at least 4 inches of the planter above ground and let the other 8' dimension sit on top of the ground..Helpful Reply
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Barry B on Jan 29, 2012Thank you that makes sense.Helpful Reply
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Ricardo B on Jan 29, 2012Leveling them would also provide much better curb appeal to anyone viewing your planters from a distance...Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Jan 30, 2012I vote for leveling the planters. Make sure though you have adequate drainage or you will end up with a dam on the lower end.Helpful Reply
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Thomas P on Jan 31, 2012@ Four Seasons where were you when I put my planter in? I learned the hard way but did correct it.Helpful Reply
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Cgi2239020 on Sep 23, 2015I think you need to level them,other wise the dirt will wash over the side .Helpful Reply
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Jack Rooney on Oct 20, 2015some of the soil will level it self out not the best way some are one ft on one side and three ft high on the otherHelpful Reply
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