Yes, a raised bed garden is a dream of many homeowners. A raised bed garden can provide many benefits:
Easy to maintain
Simple to plant in
Gentle on the back
Lush vegetables
You get the picture, right?
In this video I show you what I did over the Winter months as the Bermuda lawn lied dormant. I basically kept the leaves cleaned up and built a huge 32′ x 32′ fenced garden area. No, the garden isn’t complete as of yet, but it is getting close.
I plan to finish up the garden and have lush, green vegetables this Spring as I begin to mow the turf. The process I used to fill my beds is called Hügelkultur. It’s a process where you add the following as you fill your bed.
1. Large Logs
Lay a row of logs in the bottom of your cleaned out bed.
2. Sticks & Leaves
Add a layer of leaves and small sticks.
3. Raw Compost
Add a layer of raw compost from your compost pile.
4. Top Soil
Add a layer of top soil (bag or have a truck deliver some)
5. Manure/Potting Mix
Add a layer of manure and potting mix from local supply store.
6. Worm Castings, Blood Meal, Vermiculite
Finally, add some good stuff and mix it in really well.
Check out my blog for more videos on maintaining a Bermuda lawn.
