The article provides practical advice for filling raised garden beds, emphasizing the use of cardboard to eliminate weeds. It suggests a soil mix ratio of 60% topsoil, 30% compost, and 10% organic matter. Lambrakis recommends creating layers: an optional drainage-enhancing base, a nutrient-rich layer, and a top layer of high-quality garden soil. Additionally, the article advises applying mulch for moisture retention and suggests monitoring soil moisture, especially in warmer months, to maintain healthy growing conditions in the raised bed.
To use cardboard, be sure to avoid pieces with glossy surfaces or heavily printed ones, then lay it over the entire bottom with overlapping layers to prevent gaps, moisten the cardboard to help it break down faster.
For filling a raised garden bed before planting, you should have two to three layers. The first is an optional base layer of logs, sticks, or coarse organic matter to improve drainage.
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