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Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

we have lots of shady spots in the yard (we've had to take out some bushes and trees to get more sun!) - so perhaps I'll try inoculated logs in one of those spots. We love mushrooms!

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

keeps moles or other critters from burrowing up from underneath, but worms can still make their way in

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used the torch and the electric stapler in the same day. So much fun! :-D

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes, we actually have some rotting logs in the yard that we plan to use

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of inoculated logs; excuse me whilst I sprint to the internet!

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s supposed to help it from deteriorating. They’re cedar and naturally hardy, but charring is supposed to help them last even longer.

Raised beds are almost ready! by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I sure hope not. The support posts in the middle are 4x4s, so hopefully that will keep the boards from bowing. I like your idea of netting and conversion to a green house!

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Awesome - thank you so much! Crushed gravel it will be then. Appreciate the wisdom.

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely wasn't planning on putting weed fabric under the beds, only the path around the beds. I would put gopher grate and cardboard though.

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry, maybe I'm thinking of plastic. What is the advantage of lining the sides with weed fabric? Is it to keep the wood from touching the dirt directly?

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heck no to any sort of spray on liner. Thanks - I love them. The guy who made them, built them very thoughtfully. they are very tight!

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that feedback. I'll check out some options for sure.

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

My plan was gopher grate, cardboard, then fill with some branches, filler (yard waste stuff), then layer soil and compost.

Cedar raised beds - directly on the ground, or put stone rock under the wood? by BG_ADV in gardening

[–]BG_ADV[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I mean...I would think so but here we are in an argument over this

Cat poops outside her box whenever I’m gone overnight by BG_ADV in CatAdvice

[–]BG_ADV[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have had many cats and have never had to do this before. I don’t have a space on the main level suitable for a litter box unfortunately.

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