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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Hi Jill, I’m enjoying reading your garden tips! I’m trying all raised beds this year… metal ones, 12” deep. How should I layer? Cardboard on bottom, sticks & twigs, fill dirt or garden soil? How deep? My magic top combo for topping off is compost & manure, humus, and peat moss. I tried a raised bed last year, but it settled so quickly, I didn’t have good results. Also… I was thinking I might try placing the raised beds on cinder blocks for extra elevation. Maybe I could use peg board on bottom for drainage? Would love your thoughts.

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Hi Jill, I’m enjoying reading your garden tips! I’m trying all raised beds this year… metal ones, 12” deep. How should I layer? Cardboard on bottom, sticks & twigs, fill dirt or garden soil? How deep? My magic top combo for topping off is compost & manure, humus, and peat moss. I tried a raised bed last year, but it settled so quickly, I didn’t have good results. Also… I was thinking I might try placing the raised beds on cinder blocks for extra elevation. Maybe I could use peg board on bottom for drainage? Would love your thoughts.

2026-04-10
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