How I transformed my garden with these beds
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2021
- Why I trashed my garden beds - and what I chose instead.
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Nicole, is there a link I should use, when I want to order those beds, to support your work? Any discount codes for your fans?
Yes, we've just updated the link - so if you click through to Vego now we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting the channel!
My parents use piles of stones to make a garden bed. We can’t afford wood or metals so we dug some stones around our property and found so much bigger stones. That’s the story of our natural garden bed.
Great. I'm using the same here... 💚
What about bricks??
I did the same this year, I made all my bed with stones from fields around my house
I do the same thing
According to permaculture principles use only available materials.
They basically ripped of birdie beds from Australia. They are amazing garden beds, I have 2 large ones. Or maybe they are a partner of birdies but the technology is pioneered from birdies.
I use wood that I treat with 3 coats of linseed oil. I will have to replace after a few years. I'm currently on year 3. They are weathered gray but not decaying.
Wood is the worst material for a raised bed. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.
Take it from someone that made a 9' ft. wide × 27 ft. long × 24.5 in. tall raised bed in the backyard of a Baltimore City rowhouse. All dimensions are inside dimensions so that I could plan out for an exact amount of square footage. I was using Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening book as the model for planting.
The bed was constructed from 2"×6" & 2"×10" pressure treated Southern yellow pine purchased from big box home improvement stores. The sides of the bed consisted of 3 tiers. A center tier of 2"×6" boards, and bottom/top tiers of 2"×10" boards. 9.5" (10") + 9.5" (10") = 19" + 5.5" (6") = 24.5".
I used 2.5" long, galvanized steel lag bolts & HD galvanized steel washers to bolt this bed together. All holes were pilot drilled to prevent splitting.
It was incredibly well constructed. Every 4 ft. across the short side of the huge bed were internal braces/dividers consisting of a 2"×6" board. I did this to combat the weight of the soil from bowing the long sides of the bed.
In effect, what I created was 7 separate beds with inside dimensions measuring 9 long × 4ft. wide × 24.5 inches tall. To create a sturdy walkway, I placed three rows of 2"×4" pressure treated boards down the center of the long side of the bed. I used galvanized steel deck screws to attach the 2×4's to the end boards, as well as the cross braces. This walkway, although narrow, allowed me to step up on top of the bed to weed & harvest plants that could not be reached from the long sides of the bed.
What I effectively ended up with was fourteen 4 ft. × 4 ft. Square Foot Gardening beds, with each bed sharing the entirety of the 9 ft. × 27 ft. bed for root growth.
As well as I made those beds, and they were very time consuming to build, as well as expensive to fill; the supposedly 15-20 year lifespan of the premium pressure treated wood was a total lie.
There was marked deterioration that started taking place in about 5-6 years. In less than a decade, there were spots on individual boards where a 10 year old boy could take a flat-bladed screwdriver, and thrust it completely through the 1.5 inch thickness of the board. In just 12 years every board could be broken into pieces either with one's hands, or by snapping the boards in half over a curb with a thrust from one's leg.
Bad, bad, bad investment of time & money. The healthiest, & most cost effective raised bed will be one built from stone. Everthing that leaches out of stone will be completely organic, and soil biota will use those minerals as part of their life processes. Unfortunately, the 2 drawbacks to stone are the weight, and the cost. Stone will be extremely expensive if purchasing cut stone, and field stone will be nearly as expensive when the labor to dig it up, tranport it to the raised bed's site, washing it clean, and fitting it together into a dry stone wall is factored into the equation.
Concrete building blocks, AKA cinder blocks, are probably the next best choice. They too will be expensive to build with, especially as they really require being mortared together to prevent them from shifting, large gaps opening up between the blocks, and soil leaking out of the bed.
Both stone & cinder block absolutely REQUIRE a proper bed foundation that is level, properly tapped down, has the proper bedding material under the block/stone. Without a proper foundation, a stone/block wall will not be stable in the long run. Well built, a stone/block raised bed should last for generations.
The next best choice, as I see it, would be either a Vigo, or a Birdies alusteel raised bed.
These sounds like outstanding metal garden bed walls, and I'm sure they're just what many people are looking for. But I wonder what other options are out there. Ceramics come to mind: clay, bricks, etc. They'd last indefinitely with no fear of contamination of any kind. A pile of tiles is also inexpensive.
Stones are another option. Some gardens even have appropriate stones just laying about nearby. They can be simply stacked into a low wall, or bound with mortar for easier construction with less upkeep.
There are many long-lasting natural and/or non-reactive materials that would be suitable for this purpose. But that's the fun of gardening: you pick what you want to plant, you're in control of your garden! And I won't argue with these Vego metal beds, they are a pretty and practical off-the-shelf solution. I enjoyed this review and especially how it addressed short-term and long-term safety concerns. Thank you.
Before looks like a grave yard and after looks like a real garden
Getting ready to put together four of the Vego beds today. Replacing my old wooden raised beds. I want to transfer my soil to the new bed as well. But will likely come up a little short on material. My plan is to use wood chip as the soil base over cardboard weed barrier on the bottom. Then compost and soil mix over the wood chips.
Everything about you is beautiful..
the content, the way to explain, the way you dress and of course the way you do gardening & planting..
Plus her voice
I love that Vego is so versatile with design. I also love that they have the ability to add the framework for the different covers. I think the durability is identical. (a wash) After that the difference with Birdies VS Vego is one is Australian made and the other is Chinese made. I'm leaning towards Vego based on the versatility of the designs and the biggest is the framework to be able to do the covers easily. Oh, and the ones on wheels! I'm getting tired of lugging my Lemon tree around by hand. lol We will see what the longevity is of Vego. I know Birdies still looks great after 13 years they still look new with very little issues except on the inside.
Beautiful transformation. Keep it up.
As I am a keen gardener grow my own vegetables. I love flower garden too. We moved in to new house 10 months ago. It is in a new development and a brand new house. The garden was a nice green blank canvas. I brought around 250 plants from my previous place. I couldn’t do much in the garden last year and have been waiting for the spring. Weather is getting better in the UK now.
So, starting planning to design the flower garden and the vegetable garden. I am very excited.
I have been using 1m x 1m plastic raised for last few years. They are very sturdy and very good quality products. But the height is only 25cm. I cannot add the height.
I was thinking to use Railway sleepers to make the raised beds. While I was researching about the different types of garden raised beds I found these products using by the gardeners in USA and Australia. Then started searching in the UK and found out the 6 in 1 modular types. They are smaller but liked them very much. Only 40 cm height. Ordered 2 from Amazon and received them couple of days ago. I ordered another 4 this morning. They are mist mint colours.
After watching your transformation of your garden channel and others channels on UA-cam is giving me confidence to buy more. Thank you very much for the video.
I tore mine down and put cinder blocks down and topped them with a molasse's tubs. As long as the horse man can give me enough tubs. He charges $10 each and so far I have around 16. I still need more, but it is a start.
The fact that the link in the description isn't an affiliate link is a really strong source of confidence for me. I can't think of any problem with the beds. I did wonder if the metal posts might be pulled through the soil and chip the paint. I look forward to seeing how they live with the occasional bump and scratch over the next few years.
This looks so beautiful. Well done, as always. It’s evident how much love and hard work went into this garden
Great video. Came back to say we bought 5 Vego beds after seeing this video last year. We had issues with wooden beds too. Love the quality of these beds but customer Service was not existent when we couldnt get the last bed from our order or a refund. We wound up purchasing 5 additional beds from Birdies beds/epic gardening (amazing customer service). Anyway, our garden has flourished in these beds. Everything grows amazing in our hot desert sun. Oh and we finally got our last bed from Vego when we contacted our credit card company to do a chargeback. It could have been an isolated incident. I just ordered 2 of their coversystems today and lights which Epic Garden doesnt sell so hopefully they come quickly and no issues.
I like the retro aesthetic of the beds.
You did almost exactly what I have been thinking about doing with my garden! Looks great with what you are doing and I am now looking forward to my project for next spring
You're really amazing farmer
God bless you and your organic family
We have wooden beds, but it is easy to forget that wood rots. Your new beds look so sturdy ✨🌿
Yes they are! I dont know how old my wooden beds were because they were already here when we bought the house. But yes, all wood eventually rots!
Not to forget,pesky termites.Thats why I ripped apart my wooden beds
Nicole.
Thanks for all the great vids.
All those bugs & eggs you mention in the old beds where a testament to the health of the soil you created. We call them bugs but they are life
I did a metal raised bed this year. It’s been an amazing success!!
Amazing as always. I knew the old beds days were numbered. I need raise garden beds badly. So many benefits from having them.
Thanks for sharing your new techniques. I’m in process of redoing my yard. I will check out verogarden beds.
I don't even garden, but I love this series and can tell you're so passionate and talented at what you do. Keep up the amazing work!
Just came across your channel! I feel your passion through the videos. Next year I’ll be replacing my raised beds thanks for the tip on vego. So excited to plant seeds this weekend after weeks of soil prep.
I love vego garden beds! They’re so beautiful
The best!
i consider use brick block, since its affordable and there nearby neighborhood produce it
Thanks Nicole for showing us your garden upgrade! I was wondering about this.
Glad to share!
It turned out beautiful, Congratulations!
Happy gardening 😊😊
Those are Birdies beds, right?
Inspiring....i will start again my garden then...
You are always present new product of gardening. And it's very helpful for garden lover s..
The difference between before and after is so satisfying
Thanks for the tips .
I love your videos and I really enjoy listening to you talking, you are one of the few Americans that pronounces the letter "T" Correctly like Twenty and not Tweny . 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! I appreciate good diction as well! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos.
Looks jolly good Nicole.
Hi Nicole,
I say you nailed it looks absolutely fantastic
Great looking garden
Hi your such an inspiration to me I Just ordered mine now so excited
Awesome transformation, hopefully i can make this in the future as well
Hope this provides some inspiration!
Nice job! Try a square shovel form moving the chips, it will work better.
I have found no dig to be a great way to garden. I am in the middle of transforming my yard into a productive garden. I'm not a big fan of raised beds but these do look interesting.
Love this.
How did you come up with a design idea for what to plant? 🙏🏼 Thank you
No one ever says the sizes of their beds. For those wanting to make beds, it's nice to visualize sizes.
Really considering the deep beds but that landscape fabric, cardboard and wood chips will never stop Bermuda grass in my area so it’s Bermuda grass and dandelions for the bees.
Wonderful information.
Good job. My self I prefer using wood or natural products rather than man-made.
Your beds look awesome. What is the length of the 32 INS 9-1 beds?
Love this
At first I thought you were doing it all yourself. It was good to see your guys pitching in. As it should be. Peace.
Awo...again fabulus video..i can also try these bed.while watching these video
Great 🦋🏞️👍
That's a great transformation, now just wait for the fruits of your labor ❤️
I showed this video to my middle aged mom like I often do when I watch your gardening videos and she can't help but admire you.
One of her comments which I'll roughly translate to English goes like this:
"she's such a young and healthy looking lady and she's doing all that work of dismantling and assembling? Wow! what a woman!"
Well I couldn't agree more. And it's probably one of my favourites comments from her xD
I love this. And I love your mom! 🙏
Thanks! She loves gardening and your videos. :)
Guys, I am working on my terrace garden but tomatoes keep drying very soon and I have already lost around 15 sapling.. Iam not sure whether it's disease or it is because of heat...Any suggestions....
Noticed you moving chip with a spade, get a manure fork, or beding fork. Some use a cottonseed fork, which is short handled
The aluminum in the coating doesn’t leach into the soil?
You swinging the carpenter hammer was classic sand bunker golf. Swing .
My mother used yo do garden beds like those.
Weeds, well have you consider to invite a goat to do the grazing ?
Whoa i came here so fast!
I would have bought cheap ceramic flooring tiles and used those in the pathway first, them wood chips on top. The fabrics in my experience still allow seeds that land on the path to root down thru.
how far apart are your beds?
@Nicole - If you would like use Bamboo instead of the rebar, I have tons of it on my property and you are welcome to it. I’m not too far from you, in the next county.
Love those tall rubber boots!
Hopefully I can make my garden half as wonderful
Hope this gives you a little inspiration!
I live in southern Florida - so I may try cinder blocks w cardboard n soil.
This is basically just 11 minutes of sponsored content, right?
yup
What about it?
@@MikeR65 She said in the beginning that she's not sponsoring...
@@wahyubudi8084while mentioning g that particular brand multiple times 🤣
It’s the voice for me! 🥰
nice to meet you
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I purchased something similar 2 years ago, works great, since then I use the siding that's on my shop, comes in 10 ft. to 53 ft. long, being 3 ft. wide or in my case 3 ft high, very strong, much more reasonable than buying something I have 2 put together anyway. They deliver free. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾️🙃
An excellent infomercial! Too bad I don't have some garden space....
I don't have the excessive amount off money that I will need to replace my 3 beds (3x6)
I would have gotten $9.00 T post 8' tall that's better and you would find about the same$$" as your rebar and holds to the lose soil of a garden for more surport and I did have the rebar and both last decades.
Other than that your grow tips like always spot on Lovely Lady,
Thank you for another great learning lesson.
You're very welcome! I agree: the rebar is not the ideal scenario. I will plan ahead next year and work out a better weave system. Will report back!
Looks nice! Did you remove the birdies bed that you advertised earlier in the year?
I never had a Birdie's bed!
@@TrueFoodTV Nice. I thought I remembered you having a code for them. I think the new beds showed up in your videos around the same time a lot of other gardening youtubers got and promoted birdies. I must have mixed it up in my mind.
So, our backyard is basically next to a jungle, and sometimes there are monkeys that came to our gardens and stealing our fruits like long beans, bananas, mangos, belimbi.... Though I think nowadays it's the squirrels that keeps stealing from us. Our backyard also flood with ethe season, have you any tips thta could help? We now just have trees, but ya know, maybe floods also wash away fertilisers
Be glad that no tiger came out of the woods
I guess I'll go buy some Vego garden beds now..
The instagram link is not working...
The only thing I don't l like about the metal beds is that as I get older I like to set on the side of my beds to work -- I built a top around them to set on, which I can do with my wood beds. Although I do like the fact the metal beds will last longer.
Linseed oil will make ordinary wooden beds last longer. Or go cedar
So did I
where are the garden beds made??
China.
fyi - treated wood is now done with copper instead of chemicals
Video on compost pile?
So this is just a colourbond material curved by a machine. It is a coloured zinc composite bonded to galvanized corrugated iron roofing and comes in several profiles. This has been available in Australia for many years, maybe as many as 50yrs. There's nothing new about this. Aussies have been putting this on our rooves for 40-50yrs at least. We build sheds and water tanks out of it or whole houses these days. I bought my first garden bed in early 2000s and I am still using it. It has been unbolted and rebuilt so many times as I have moved from property to property and still going strong. Even the plastic tubing around the top has held up well.
Of course, there are several imitators but that's the same with every good product. You can either buy a cheap one or spend the money and buy a good one.
hello from Vietnam
Isn't it too expensive? I'd rather plant directly in the soil.
not all gardens are naturally full of soil. My yard had no soil when we moved it. No, it wasnt concrete, it was just rocky
@@roohihabibullah7261 true
@@roohihabibullah7261 I agree, but maybe it is cheaper remove some rocks and add soil than buy expensive metal beds for the plants.
You really can't beat TOTE gardening. My tote gardening is flourishing and ground garden lagging behind. Ground garden was planted first. I harvested from my Tote garden long before the ground. On the ground you have no control where water and nutrients go. In Totes, it's total control. Make Compost Tea and get faster harvest! Plus moles, bugs pests. I use TULLE FABRIC to protect certain plants. Full control!!!!
What's your watering system? Do they go dry quickly?
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I don't think this could have been anymore of an infomercial. Vego beds - not made in USA, Made in China.
honnestly I much prefer to use stones and bricks or event concrete blocks
Dang it. I just spent $635 on new garden beds. Thanks a lot.... lol
these are the copy of birdies garden beds in Australia unless they partnered. yes they are very good product.
You really prove your knowledge just by doing so many different equipment videos! You’re honestly one of my favorite gardening celebs! Keep doing what you’re doing ☺️
your baby is six years old already???!! wow
But coated with aluminum ?
Sounds like an ad 🤔 🤣 😂
maybe mud bricks or stones garden bed would be safer?
her garden looks amazing!!
I love using rebar steaks.
I thought advertisements were supposed to be labeled?
Go cry and be miserable.
@@cappyjones sounds like you've already got it covered.
This is basically just one massive ad. Nice beds though.
very nice beauty