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It’s interesting that you’re so positive I am wrong, when the evidence is clear that what I’ve done not only works, but works really, really well. I have even dug down to the gravel layer to check a while ago go, this is what I found. Regardless of the matting I put down, soil had leaked down on the edges. Roots from tomatoes and other larger plants had grown right down into the gravel, so clearly, no issues with them finding the water. Also, and this surprised me, the plastic walls had a lot of condensation on them, also aiding the transfer up of the water. I’m sure your way works, but this works too. Currently, all 7 beds are booming with summer crops and they have no trouble riding out multiple hot days without additional watering.

Glad you like it!

Cheers!

So jealous. I dream of one day having half an acre. That would seem so huge to my tiny yard!

Good tip and good luck with bridge build. I'm sure it will be awesome.

I’m not very scientific with it. Usually I’ll use about a tablespoon of eco friendly liquid dishwashing detergent, the same of garlic infused olive oil (but crushed garlic and any cooking oil would be fine), and chilli powder is usually easiest but you could finely chop chillies - as long as they are hot! Mix it all up and paste it on. You may need to re do it after a week, especially if it rains, but you should see results pretty quick. Good luck!

We don’t see freezing temperatures here so I don’t know, but it shouldn’t harm the plastic as there is vertical space to expand into - like water freezing in an ice tray.

Each tub is 50cm deep, gravel about 10cm, the rest soil.

There are lots videos on UA-cam that show people doing different styles. The idea of using ag pipe and rock came from one of these. The more space you have to hold water, the better for water retention, so the longer they'll last without watering.

A few people have been curious about this but I haven’t had any issues at all. A while ago I dug down and inspected two of the beds. Most of the mat had gone, some roots had worked all the way down to the gravel and moisture was wicking up the sides anyway.

The proof is in the pudding. Looks like you have decent growth there. Excellent video by the way. I’m unsure if I’m more impressed by the raised garden or your video editing skills.

Sounds like an awesome project!

Glad you enjoyed it

Good question. Micro plastics in our food system are a huge problem for humanity but these IBC tanks are food grade and very stable, so will last for many many years, especially as they are not in direct sun light.

@@TheBiteSizedGardenthank you I still prefer to use as less plastic possible 😊

Cool, aren't they!

Thank you so much. I'll apologise advance for not being very regular with my posts, but hopefully they are worth it when I do!!

There are a few. We had lots of purple iris in our front yard so I re-used a lot of these when planting out the pond. They actually handle being submerged quite well too. Otherwise there are a variety of grasses and water plants sourced from a local native plant nursery.

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Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks mate. Appreciate the kind words!

It's a wonder I still have all my fingers and toes!

My pleasure

Yes, I think it’d be fine. I’d probably go for a taller beam so you get more height on the curve.

No worries!

Thank you. You’re right, the black ones do the job but you’re always hoping the plants will grow to cover the pots! Sorry to hear about Cooper, sounds like he was a special friend. Our dog Zuki is always looking for offcuts to chew on, I just to need to keep her away from the treated or painted stuff!

Thank you!

Sure, I've been building stuff since I was a kid, so have built up a decent set of tools. Nothing like a workshop though and I've never had any official training. There is nothing technically difficult about this build and I'm sure you could borrow or rent everything I used pretty easily.

I just tagged you in some photos I took of the bridge today.

I am curious as well 😁

Thank you. Glad you found it useful. I’m curious about the bee hotel. What makes it bad for native bees?

Glad you found it helpful! Don’t worry, I’ve been collecting leaves for years. Some people look at me strangely but most really appreciate me cleaning up the leaves. Good luck!

@@TheBiteSizedGarden so I went and collected my first autumn leaves, thanks to you! It didn’t take long to fill my bags, and no one came and told me to stop, so I’ll be back to that spot again soon 😊 The leaves are from a maple, so I got plenty of the seed pods as well. I assume you remove them before using the leaves?

@@sharonhoffer3599 Nice one! Maple leaves should be good. Yes, I would remove the seed pods where you can, although they are pretty easy to pull out if they sprout so don't worry too much.

It’s really worked for me. This year I have about 50 lemons on a 6” high tree. I’ve also started using diatomaceous earth for my indoor plants and I’ve had amazing results against scale. Just don’t buy a 2kg tub like I did, 😂, it only takes a few teaspoons to do the whole house with a duster!

@@TheBiteSizedGarden I’ve got DE in the cupboard, luckily my indoor plants are ok, but it has so many uses. Sounds like you’ve got a lifetime supply 😆

Glad you found it helpful!

Thanks Greg. All the best to you too mate!

The wood is treated pine so I was happy not to paint the interior, except where it is in contact with soil. But you’re right, you could also paint first and assemble later.

Good luck. Hope it goes well!

16 foot is quite a span. I’m not an engineer so couldn’t say for sure. My guess is it would hold the weight but it might be bouncy. You could always go to a lumber yard and see if they’ll put some long beams on a couple of pallets and see how it feels.