I am looking to add raised beds, too. A friend suggested getting plastic horse troughs, drilling holes in them for drainage, and setting them on a base of concrete blocks if I want to add height. Once in place, fill with topsoil and plant away. I haven't bought them yet, but he told me they tend to be about $60-80 each depending on size.
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Hi Cindy,
Are you interested in building or looking for ideas on what to plant?
Either way, here's a great resource that I'm sure you'll find helpful:
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/?s=raised+bed+gardening
Best wishes!
I am looking to add raised beds, too. A friend suggested getting plastic horse troughs, drilling holes in them for drainage, and setting them on a base of concrete blocks if I want to add height. Once in place, fill with topsoil and plant away. I haven't bought them yet, but he told me they tend to be about $60-80 each depending on size.
https://www.thespruce.com/raised-bed-garden-ideas-4172154
There's lots of different ideas on Hometalk Cindy that will inspire you
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=build%20raised%20bed