Raised gardens
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Can concrete blocks be used for raised garden beds? I would like to place a double row around my garden and fill it all in with good rich dirt for the winter. Maybe cover the whole thing with plastic? Am I on a good train of thought???
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Concrete blocks are perfectly fine for a raised garden bed. i am not sure what you are asking about the plastic though. Is that for over the top of the bed as a greenhouse type thing or over the ground before the soil? Over the top sure, just be sure to have a way to easily remove as your plants get bigger or it gets too hot on them. You will need to vent it in someway. On the bottom, not a good idea. Your water will pool and roots will rot.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Nov 02, 2013
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I have had a concrete block raised garden bed.I have had it for 10yrs,and it is great . I plant herbs and flowers in the holes.I put leaves etc.in the fall. I only use organic materials.
JP S
on Nov 02, 2013
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Thank you JP S. The raised garden will be started Monday with concrete blocks. They will not rot. Lol.
Nancy Rhodes C
on Nov 02, 2013
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We'll want to see photos, Nancy.
Douglas Hunt
on Nov 03, 2013
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Most certainly Douglas. Appreciate the replies.
Nancy Rhodes C
on Nov 03, 2013
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turn the top row of blocks so holes are at the top fill them with dirt, plants flowers in them, visit my lasagne garden for goods tips on ground layer of soil / mulch etc good luck want to see pics
Kat Davis-Moran
on Nov 03, 2013
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Good idea Kat. Thanks.
Nancy Rhodes C
on Nov 03, 2013
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