How to Stop Weeds Growing Up Into Raised Flower Beds
Many gardeners prefer the convenience of growing flowers and vegetables in raised beds placed on top of the soil. These range in size from small boxes measuring 2 feet by 2 feet designed to hold salad greens, herbs or flowers to large beds designed to grow tomatoes, potatoes and corn. With proper preparation, these beds are virtually weed-free, making them easy to care for, but they do require a lining to prevent weeds in the existing soil from growing up into the bed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Select an area for your raised bed. Most flowers thrive in a sunny location, but a shady or partially shady area is suitable if you choose flowers with those lighting requirements.
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Measure and mark the area you want to cover with the bed. Use stakes and string or simply sprinkle flour on the soil to mark the outline. Level the area by filling in sunken spots with sand or gravel or removing mounds and hills with a spade or garden shovel.
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Build the raised bed from the desired materials and position in place over the marked area. You may choose to construct the bed at the location to avoid moving heavy structures.
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Line the bottom of the bed with landscape fabric or plastic. Secure in place with wooden stakes or pegs to anchor the fabric inside the box. If using plastic, puncture holes every 2 to 3 feet to encourage proper drainage. Landscape fabric or plastic provides a barrier against weeds, but allows water to drain.
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