I am putting 8'x4'x12" planters in my garden for vegetables.
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Barry B
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They are to go in a area that has a 5 to 10 degree slope, shold I level the planters or can they go with the slope?
9 answers
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Depends 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.
Paul M
on Jan 29, 2012
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Thank you for the advice, much appreciated.
Barry B
on Jan 29, 2012
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With 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..
Mike and Anne
on Jan 29, 2012
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Thank you that makes sense.
Barry B
on Jan 29, 2012
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Leveling them would also provide much better curb appeal to anyone viewing your planters from a distance...
Ricardo B
on Jan 29, 2012
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I vote for leveling the planters. Make sure though you have adequate drainage or you will end up with a dam on the lower end.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jan 30, 2012
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@ Four Seasons where were you when I put my planter in? I learned the hard way but did correct it.
Thomas P
on Jan 31, 2012
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I think you need to level them,other wise the dirt will wash over the side .
Cgi2239020
on Sep 23, 2015
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some 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 other
Jack Rooney
on Oct 20, 2015
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