Thanks for the indo. There could be a problem with the layer of leaves below your planter blend. Soil science has discovered that water doesn't readily travel between differing layers. So water will hit the leaves and run along the bottom of the soil layer instead of moving into the leaves. If you have roots at that layer, they could become waterlogged and rot. Since leaves are an excellent soil lightener, just like vermiculite, an easy solution is to mix the leaves into the soil instead of separating them.
I think the beds are tall enough that you don't need to lay the cardboard down to block weeds
Thanks for the indo. There could be a problem with the layer of leaves below your planter blend. Soil science has discovered that water doesn't readily travel between differing layers. So water will hit the leaves and run along the bottom of the soil layer instead of moving into the leaves. If you have roots at that layer, they could become waterlogged and rot.
Since leaves are an excellent soil lightener, just like vermiculite, an easy solution is to mix the leaves into the soil instead of separating them.
We got these raised beds for y MIL who lives in Apple valley, California and they were so great
Found your channel today, I'm binge watching them.
We have gophers where we live, so cardboard will not do it! With wooden boxes, I staple 1/2inch mesh below so gophers, voles can't get through.
Experience talking: roots of trees will grow thought the pavements into the raised bed in 2 years.
No snail or slug on earth can make contact with galvanized.
Thank you for sharing that. Now I understand how to do raised beds
Awesome. Never thought of pavers. My trees are KILLING me.
As soon as I win the lottery. 🙄
Great video. Interested to try your soil blend but where can I get bulk vermiculite in BC?