Natural Cedar Raised Garden Bed - 4' Widths

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• From Rick at 9/8/10 9:58 AM
  • I like the look of your product, but....the contact of wet soil against the unprotected wood is a general recipe for rot. How many years in the wet Northwest can you guarantee? I know western red cedar won't last more than two years in these conditions.
    
    Can you recommend any type of (non-toxic) protective coating or plastic film to keep the wet soil from contacting the inside and bottom surface of the boards?
  • Our Natural Cedar Raised Garden Beds are made of a species of yellow cedar known for its rot resistance and toughness.
    
    In our garden we have been using the same raised beds, made of Westerd Red Cedar. for about 10 years now. We live in the Pacific Northwest. The Natural Cedar Raised Garden Beds, made of yellow cedar, will last longer.
    
    Exactly how long a cedar raised bed will last depends on the local climate and the soil drainage, so it is hard to give a precise time frame. However, I would expect that these beds, our highest quality among our wood beds, will last well over 10 years in the Pacific Northwest.
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• From Anne at 2/20/11 9:16 PM
  • I like the Natural yellow Cedar 4' raised garden bed. But how should I determine
    which height to order? Which is the most practical and easiest to work in? I am
    trying to decide between the 22" or the 33"?
    
    Also would these raised garden beds do well in the South Jersey area?
    
    
  • Hi Anne,
    
    The raised beds in our gardens are all between 11" and 20" in height. The most common height for raised beds is 11|. If the bed is set on ground (rather than a cement patio, for example), the plant roots can go as deep as they need.
    
    The deeper beds give you the advantage of easier tending because you don't have to bend down as far. However, the deeper you go the more stress is put on the sides of the beds. The design you are looking at addresses this and so the deep bed may not be a problem. But the added soil depth means you need more soil. Most vegetables don't need over 20" of soil to grow well.
    
    Yes, these beds will do well in the NJ climate region. Having raised beds will let you start planting a little sooner than if you planted in the ground.
    
    Greg
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• From Patti at 4/10/11 4:10 PM
  • If I buy 3 of the 4'x8'x11" kits, is it possible to configure them to be 2 4'x8'x15.5" beds?
  • Hi Patti,
    Yes, you can reconfigure the beds easily. Your 3 beds, each 4' x 8' x 11", can be assembled into 2 beds, each 4' x 8' x 16.5".
    Please note that your math had the two taller beds at 15.5", but actually the height would 16.5".
    Greg
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• From Lita at 7/4/11 6:52 PM
  • A native Washingtonian I am, I have a closed in back porch (with a cement floor) that gets MAJOR sunlight. Will a garden bed work on under those conditions? I want to start my own garden, but the thought of starting it outside where the critters can eat the fruits of my labor frightens me. Especially being a garden virgin
  • Some gardeners have used these beds set directly on cement patios. Our advice is to ensure the drainage can escape the bed (if the concrete is uneven it should drain OK, or you may need to drill a few small drain holes near the bottom of the bed sides). The main consideration is to check how the cement floor drains. It must drain away from the house.
    Secondly, you will need to get a bed that is at least 11" high to have enough soil for root growth. In outdoor raised beds, the roots can go down into the ground, but they are limited in your situation.
    You should be able to grow inside your porch for these reasons, but you will also need to check how much sun gets in. You will need at least six hours of direct sunlight on the bed for adequate plant growth.
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• From Bet at 8/29/11 1:32 PM
  • Can you tell me approx how much soil will be needed to fill a 4' x 6' x 11" bed?
    
    AND do you have any discount for multiple beds?
  • It will take approximately 23 cubic feet of soil to fill a 4' x 6' x 11" raised bed.
    
    We do offer price discounts on bulk purchases. For specific pricing please email Ben at ben@eartheasy.com or you can call Ben using our toll-free phone: 1-888-451-6752
    
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