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Title: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: mummybunny on February 17, 2009, 09:30:36

Hi guys just wondered if its possible to have a raised bed sat on top of concrete? Don't want anything fancy just after the extra growing space.

Any ideas/advice gratefully received ;D

Thanks Lucy

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: saddad on February 17, 2009, 09:53:39

Yes but you will have to allow for water to run out/ run off.. treat like a very large pot... :)

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: mummybunny on February 17, 2009, 09:58:45

Thanks saddad any ideas on how i could ensure good drainage? ;D

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: Old bird on February 17, 2009, 10:01:12

I would put a couple of inches of stones/crocks/gravel at the bottom, leave small holes for water to escape at bottom and then fill with compost.

Old Bird

;D

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: simmo116 on February 17, 2009, 10:10:53

here's a tip if your gonna get gravel from b and q. go for the broken bags as there cheaper plus normaly there is loads of spilled gravel round the stacked pallets. just scoop a load of gravel into the broken bags to top them up so to speak.. works for me. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: mummybunny on February 17, 2009, 10:16:53

Thanks for the great ideas simmo116 will definitely be trying that ;D that's a job for the weekend then while the OH is of with my eldest to watch the footie.

Thanks again Lucy

Title: Re: Raised beds on concrete?
Post by: Mowhay on February 17, 2009, 11:27:01

I would line the inside of the bed with weed fabric which will allow the water to escape but not the compost / soil?

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