Setting Up A Raised Bed

Question From: 
Sebastian Meany in  Claremont Meadows,  Sydney NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
Setting up a raised bed

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Grass

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Nil

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Good

 

How often do you water the plant:
Nil

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Nil

 

What type of plant is it:
Nil

 

How long since you planted it:
Nil

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Nil

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
Nil

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Other Comments: 
I am setting up a large scale raised bed system and would like to stay organic. I was given a copy of Dons organic gardening second edition book and it says to cut the existing grass or use roundup or zero.

Will this not ruin my goal of being organic?

 

Answer: Remove the existing grass by hand to stay “organic”.  Don