Building a raised bed

Tomatovator · October 9, 2006

I want to build a small (8'X4') raised bed in my yard for next season. Can I just turn the turf over and put garden soil, compost, etc. on top of it or do I have to remove the turf completely before I put the garden soil into the raised bed? I know this is not exactly a container question but I wasn't sure where to post this question.

MawkHawk · October 9, 2006

I agree. I build my beds by just placing the newspaper over the grass, wetting with a hose and filling in with soil. I've done it this way for years....

October 9, 2006	#1
Tomatovator Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Zone 6 Posts: 461	Building a raised bed I want to build a small (8'X4') raised bed in my yard for next season. Can I just turn the turf over and put garden soil, compost, etc. on top of it or do I have to remove the turf completely before I put the garden soil into the raised bed? I know this is not exactly a container question but I wasn't sure where to post this question.

October 9, 2006	#2
MawkHawk Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro Detroit/Z6 Posts: 168	I agree. I build my beds by just placing the newspaper over the grass, wetting with a hose and filling in with soil. I've done it this way for years.... __________________ Mark