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8 Comments
Melissa Steinman · April 16, 2020 at 8:03 PM
I have Potting Mix, but now I’m moving to make a raised bed.
Quincey Adams · April 16, 2020 at 8:21 PM
Melissa Steinman if you fill the raised bed with potting mix, you can get away with some topsoil.
Melissa Steinman · April 16, 2020 at 8:09 PM
If I arrange for a truck load should I plan for a LOT of amendment?
Quincey Adams · April 16, 2020 at 8:20 PM
Melissa Steinman if you can get a truck load of potting soil or garden soil, not much amending is needed. You do not want a truck load of top soil. Getting a truck load of compost is a better option. You can fill an outdoor raised bed with just compost.
Melissa Steinman · April 16, 2020 at 8:09 PM
Answer to your question: Fear of spending a bunch of money and then killing everything….again.
Quincey Adams · April 16, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Melissa Steinman being frugal with your garden just takes planning. I will get into how I make my plans next week.
Cindy Barry · April 16, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Do you have a favorite brand of soil?
Quincey Adams · April 16, 2020 at 8:17 PM
Cindy Barry nope, I get a mid priced option. This year I bought expert garden soil.