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What depth of soil for raised beds

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  • LG_LG_ Posts: 4,360

    I have used this calculator to work out both turf and topsoil amounts and it was very accurate: http://www.rolawn.co.uk/product-calculator 

    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
    - Cicero
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    If it wasn't for the depth of the bed the OP has, I'd agree with you KT. Since it's only a foot deep, there's not much room left if there's a load of rubble at the bottom! 

    Also - I've seen what constitutes 'builders' rubble'.....not sure I'd use it anyway  image

    Bricks and stones/small rocks - fine, but be careful of lumps of concrete etc. SandT.

    The dropping soil level is certainly a nuisance. It's a question of adding mulches/compost etc, but the soil level of certain plants has to be taken into consideration, to avoid covering the crowns, as mentioned previously. 

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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