Farmstead Raised Garden Bed - Three Sizes

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• From Phillip at 6/18/10 8:02 PM
  • Can you stack the frames 3 high? My mother is in a wheelchair and I think that would be more accessible. Thank you
  • Absolutely. These are quite sturdy beds and can be stacked three or even four levels high without bowing out.
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• From Sergio at 6/25/10 9:58 AM
  • Can these raised beds be installed on solid ground like concrete, and if so, what would be used as a bottom?.
    Thank you.
  • Yes, the Farmstead raised bed can be set up on concrete.
    
    All raised beds (not planters) are open-bottomed. So in your case, the concrete will be the bottom. The disadvantage however, is that the roots of your plants will have a limited depth, unlike raised beds that are placed on earth. You can correct this by adding height to your beds, and the Farmstead beds are designed to be stack-able for this reason.
    
    You could lay a double layer of landscape cloth on the bottom, and this may help limit the staining of the concrete by moisture draining through the soil. Also, it would be preferable if there was drainage provided. If you live in a wet climate you may consider drilling some small holes, about 1/4" wide, along the base of the lower part of the bed sides, just at ground level.
    
    I suggest you put a level to the concrete before assembling the bed to see if there is a grade. If so, you will only want to drill holes (if at all) on the down-grade side.
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• From Dorothy Brandt at 7/11/10 12:39 PM
  • how high is the gardening bed that a person would be working? I have arthritis and would not be able to bend very far.
  • Raised beds for vegetable gardens are commonly 10" - 12" deep. Because the bottom is open, the roots can go as deep as needed into the ground.
    
    Raised beds can be stacked for additional height, and heights between 24" - 36" can be convenient for gardeners who have difficulty bending over. Rooting activity for most vegetables will occur within the top 24" of soil. When filling a deep bed with soil, save the best soil for the top 12".
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• From Jane Thomas at 7/12/10 6:39 AM
  • What is the estimated life span of the Farmstead Raised Garden Beds?
  • Depending on the climate, 15-20 years is an average lifespan.
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• From Larry Gurewitz at 7/13/10 1:19 PM
  • We want a raised garden bed that will sit on soil but tree roots are not too far down. What should we lay upon the soil. What would be a good average height to plant flowers, vegetables to give us the most flexibility, since there will not be roots going through the ground.
  • The shielding needed for the tree roots depends on the depth of the roots and how aggressive they are, You may need something like square pavers which the roots cannot penetrate. The shielding material should be permeable so your beds drain well.
    
    As for bed height, 10" - 16" will give the depth needed for most vegetables and flowers, with root crops needing the deeper soil. If you use the Farmstead beds, stack them two deep or more to allow a good range of planting options.
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