RAISED BED GARDENING

Scroll down to see a step-by-step overview of this project.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  1. Pre-built raised bed kit (48” x 96”)
  2. Weed Block
  3. Soil
  4. Stakes
  5. Tomato cages
  6. Velcro plant ties
  7. Wire plant ties with cutter
  8. Plants or seeds
 

TIPS ON USING ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BED:

  • Support tall plants with Sturdy Stakes (They’re available in various lengths).
  • Use plant props to help keep plants upright in strong winds or bad weather.
  • Secure your plants to the props or stakes with Velcro plant ties, which are gentle on stems and leaves, and easy to rearrange, or with wire ties. Wire ties are strong and come with a built-in cutter, so you can cut the length you need.

STEP 1:

Choose a sunny spot for the bed. Since it will sit on top of the ground, you can easily add good soil and amendments. Raised beds are great for yards with poor or compacted soil.

 

STEP 2:

Assemble your kit. Some kits are stackable, so you can grow plants with long root systems.

 

STEP 3:

Line the bottom of the bed with weed block fabric. Weed block fabric is porous and will allow water to pass through it for drainage. This is a barrier between the soil in the bed, and the soil in your yard, that helps keep weeds and grass from growing.

 

STEP 4:

Add enough soil and compost to almost fill the bed.

 

STEP 5:

Add plants or seeds. 

 

The following list will supply all the plants needed to grow your own Salsa Garden.

Front of box (left to right):

  • 1 Oregano (any kind)
  • 9 Red Onions

 

Middle of box (left to right):

  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 Serrano, Fresno Chili, or Chile de Arbol pepper (staked)
  • 1 Roma tomato (caged)

 

Back of box (left to right):

  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeno, Hot Banana, or Garden Salsa pepper (staked)
  • 1 Roma tomato (caged)

 

As they grow, support them as needed with stakes, props, or cages. Water regularly if rainfall is scarce. Plants need about 1" of water a week once they are up and actively growing.

 

For more spring project tips and ideas go to homedepot.com. To find a local Home Depot store, click here.