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Raised beds

cushiedoos5_Xxgb2gcushiedoos5_Xxgb2g Posts: 3
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We have just bought very large deep raised beds and wondered if it would be ok to fill the bottom of them with old turf that has been lifted recently.  The turf last had weed and feed on it two years ago. Can anyone help me with this problem please? 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - it'll be fine  :)
    I'm assuming that when you say deep - it's at least 15 to 18 inches. That ensures whatever you top them up with will prevent grass coming through. If you turn all the turf grass side down that also helps  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • cushiedoos5_Xxgb2gcushiedoos5_Xxgb2g Posts: 3
    Yes they are 20inches deep. Thank you for your reply, that saves me a lot of trouble trying to get rid of it at the skip. I was just a bit worried about the weed and feed being on it. 
  • parrotfeather*parrotfeather* Posts: 188
    Difficult to be sure without knowing which chemicals were used but it is probably OK after two years. You could always test by adding a bit of the turf to a pot of compost and sowing some fast-germinating seed to see how it does.  If there is chemical damage it is usualy shown by curly leaves and stunted, pale growth.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    cushiedoos5_Xxgb2g said:
    Yes they are 20inches deep. Thank you for your reply, that saves me a lot of trouble trying to get rid of it at the skip. I was just a bit worried about the weed and feed being on it. 
    If it's not been on it for two years - it's absolutely fine.
    I reduced my grass in the back garden earlier this year. The turf was put in the bottom of my sweet pea pots. They've been particularly good this year. It had weed and feed on it last year.  ;)
    When you bear in mind that you can sow grass seed around 6 weeks after using it, you can see that it isn't a problem after 2 years :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • cushiedoos5_Xxgb2gcushiedoos5_Xxgb2g Posts: 3
    Thank you again for your help. 
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