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RE: Getting started

Posted 996 days ago

I'd be concerned about the trees roots as they may deprive your new garden of the water and nutrients you add to your patch. I'd be more inclined to find large pots, or use old bathtubs or laundry tubs (anything large that can be converted to garden usage) in the area invaded by the shallow tree roots. I've used large pots for some of my veges, just so I could keep them in an area free from pet invasion. Veges grow well in large pots.

If you still would like to raise the garden bed, think about the depth you will need to dig in relation to the depth of the roots below - you may need to raise the beds 2 or 3 bricks high. And depending on the trees nearby - those roots might still try to reach up into your vege patch.
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RE: Getting started

Posted 993 days ago

Thanks! I will see how I go with this 1st attempt in the area without obvious roots, and review my options from there. I might use a large pot on the patio as it is sunnier there

deb

RE: Getting started

Posted 984 days ago

i used sleepers to raise my beds it worked a treat
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RE: Getting started

Posted 949 days ago

yeah that would be the way to go.
Or maybe a rain water tank cut in half with the bottom out.This way you can have it to whatever height you want and with the bottom cut out this invites the worms to come up from beneath and help with the nutrients of the soil.This makes great soil for your vegies.
Hope i Helped and Good Luck
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RE: Getting started

Posted 947 days ago

I have moved into a unit in sydney with a reasonable sized courtyard out the back. One of the projects we intend is to build a small vegetable garden in raised beds in this area. However, due to a large building next door the area does not not 4 hours of sun a day...Possibly only 1-2 hours in the middle of the day. Are the vegetables that can be grown with this limited maount of sunlight

RE: Getting started

Posted 945 days ago

i have had success with spinach cabbages peas but i am concerned about my cauliflowers they don,t seem to be becoming caulis the leafs are lovely how long does it take for them? any answers appreciated
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