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Prep for apple tree and ivy
I have got a 2m by 1m raised bed in the garden which sits on concrete and partly on soil near another bed. I asked a garden maintenance man to help me fill it as I am not strong enough. He suggested tarpaulin for the bottom and as a novice I went along with this. I asked him to make holes in the bottom so it can drain where it meets the soil.
I also asked him to add pebbles to the bottom, again for drainage but he ignored me! The rest of it is filled with top soil and manure.
I wanted to find out here what is the best approach? I am planning to grow a dwarf apple tree, possibly ivy and clematis too. The soil area won't get direct easterly sunlight but the top of the plants will. I don't mind rectifying any issues either. Thanks
I also asked him to add pebbles to the bottom, again for drainage but he ignored me! The rest of it is filled with top soil and manure.
I wanted to find out here what is the best approach? I am planning to grow a dwarf apple tree, possibly ivy and clematis too. The soil area won't get direct easterly sunlight but the top of the plants will. I don't mind rectifying any issues either. Thanks
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It is a good idea to have something on the bottom of a raised bed positioned on concrete to stop the soil/compost from washing out of the bottom.
How deep is the bed?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks