Topic: Another newbie raised beds question (with a slight twist on the other)

[stevefarr440]

simple question that i'm sure to you guys wont be any sweat to answer...

I'm thinking of raising my beds! do i have to top up each bed with topsoil or will the level of the saoil rise over time?

Cheers a million

Steve

[shaunster]

you should add new soil when making a raised bed, if you dont build it up with new soil nothing changes in a way  ;)

when i did mine i did 2 parts top soil to one part compost

[carolinej]

The levels will rise over time as you add your homemade compost or manure (not home made :o) ) ;D

The levels will raise a bit anyway if you double dig the beds.

You can also lower the paths, putting the soil on the beds.

Hope that helps

cj :)