Since it doesn't have a bottom, will that work on our patio? We live in a condo and only have a large patio area that is concrete.
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I think you would need to create a bottom of some sort or you will run the risk of leaking onto the patio. You might also consider adding peat moss regularly when you add other ingredients ...it absorbs a lot of moisture.
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See if you can find a large boot tray or similar "platform" to place under the composted. Lay some newspaper and dirt on that. Then place your composted on it, start filling it, and you should be good to go!
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If you live on the ground floor, it would probably work for you. If you're on an upper floor, your neighbors below might see some run-off.
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I think it would still work fine, but I believe I would put something on the concrete first, more to protect the concrete. Looking forward to see what other opinions may be about this. Mine is on bare ground, but I initially considered putting a large metal square on ground before I set the bin up.
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It would probably work fine. As the other responders suggested, you could lay down something on the bottom to protect your patio. The one disadvantage of not placing it on soil is that the worms won't be able to get in to help the composting.
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I used one like this on the balcony of a 5th floor apartment one time. Instead of burying the bottom lip of it, just fill the inside up about 6" deep with dirt. You can thrown your own worms in the top for the same effect -- get them at a bait store if nowhere else. Definitely don't forget the worms, though.
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Putting it on concrete would defeat the purpose of the design; that is, the open bottom allows access for worms and water to migrate through the soil. Best advice would be to choose another type. Have fun!
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I wouldn't use this in your situation. It would definitely stain the patio. I'd find a different design. Also you'll need to make sure you have enough dry material in the composter or it will stink if your compost is mostly kitchen scraps. In your situation I'd probably go for worm composting. My daughter made a vermicompost kit out of a couple of inexpensive storage bins at a camp a number of years ago. One has holes drilled into it and the other is solid so any worms or leakage will go into the outer bin. Here is an article on the subject: http://compost.css.cornell.edu/worms/basics.html You need to get red worms or red wigglers from a bait store, not common earth worms from the soil for best results. I wouldn't use this in your situation. It would definitely stain the patio. I'd find a different design. Also you'll need to make sure you have enough dry material in the composter or it will stink if your compost is mostly kitchen scraps. In your situation I'd probably go for worm composting. My daughter made a vermicompost kit out of a couple of inexpensive storage bins at a camp a number of years ago. One has holes drilled into it and the other is solid so any worms or leakage will go into the outer bin. Here is an article on the subject:... » Read More I wouldn't use this in your situation. It would definitely stain the patio. I'd find a different design. Also you'll need to make sure you have enough dry material in the composter or it will stink if your compost is mostly kitchen scraps. In your situation I'd probably go for worm composting. My daughter made a vermicompost kit out of a couple of inexpensive storage bins at a camp a number of years ago. One has holes drilled into it and the other is solid so any worms or leakage will go into the outer bin. Here is an article on the subject: http://compost.css.cornell.edu/worms/basics.html You need to get red worms or red wigglers from a bait store, not common earth worms from the soil for best results. « Show Less
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I really don't know if it will work on a concrete patio. The compost may stain. You could lay lots of newspapers down and then put the composter on top of a pallet.Check out Amazon. They also have bins that are on stands and also ones that you can turn (these make compost in as littler as two weeks!!!) Good Luck!
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Should be fine. Mine is outside my door on a concrete driveway and the composted soil doesn't come out until you lift one of the lower sliding "doors". In case of any minor leakage you could always lay down a sheet of plastic and place the composter onto it.
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I live in a condo and since moving in I bought two Shih Tzu's. Not having a yard, I wanted a place where we could spend some quality time outdoors without a lease. The turf has worked great for us on the patio. It covers the concrete so we can all roll and tumble together in our little "yard". We simply roll it up when rain is expected. With it and some plastic trees and bushes, our patio was transformed from baron concrete to our own little play ground. I appreciate the transformation each and every day.
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yes, we have it outside under our covered patio, just a roof over it, sides are open. Works great!
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Nope. You need to be able to push the end of the umbrella into sand or grass and then the same for the metal pieces that hold down the sides. Wouldn't work on concrete.
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Doesn't have a bottom. You can put it on the ground and use a sheet of weed block.
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A concrete base will work fine I put down 2 inches of sand which was real easy they don't shift at all and are solid
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There is not a bottom. We put it on our concrete patio. I'm sorry I don't have the dimensions. That should be easy to look it up. Love it!
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It is flat on the bottom and will stand on its own....so yes I think that would work.
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I don't see why you couldn't put it on a patio, but you might have drainage issues if you have it on a solid surface like that where the water can't drain away. You wouldn't need a base - the patio would be the base. You could put a layer of landscape or weed fabric down I guess to keep the soil off the patio. But again, the biggest concern is going to be drainage if your patio is concrete or any other solid, non-draining surface.
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The raised garden bed does not have bottom boards. Just side boards so you will not be able to use it on your deck.
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100% agree with the previous post. It was not designed for concrete installation, but that doesn't mean you could not adapt it for such a scenario. We had the same issue and changed our design so that the arbor would be off the edge of the concrete patio and over a new walkway which goes to our garden. The arbor, in our design, simply sits pushed into the lawn, but it is right up against the patio and we walk through the arbor to get to the garden.
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Not certain, since I use mine on a concrete surface. I think the answer depends on if you have water pooling or not. If yes, then I would guess it's worth a try and I would expect it to work. If no pooling water, and the soil is just damp, then the answer is going to be depend to your particular situation (how much moisture there is).
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No. We put gravel in the bottom and landscaping bricks around the outside. Works great!!
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It has a flat bottom so you should have no problem with laying it on the ground and using it!!!!
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Yes! Make sure you follow the instructions and put either sand or water in the base or it could blow over. Ours stays outside and it seems to be holding up really well. I would also recommend that in really windy weather to lower the height, if you have it raised.
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I don't recall if there were any type of footings (such as rubber or plastic) that would work well on a floor. Since I used it outside, I just pushed the ends right into the dirt. It might slide around too much or scratch a floor without any footing material. Probably should check description of what's included in the box, or go for it, and get creative...it would definitely be beautiful with some kind of pots (you could kind of hide the pots with various decor) filled with climbing roses/jasmine/tulle, etc. Good luck!
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I'm not understanding exactly what your question is but to clarify, I did not want mine just sitting on top the ground without being installed. Had a neighbor help me and we went ahead and permanently installed in concrete. VERY HAPPY with this product and have received many compliments from neighbors. any other questions please ask. And YOUR WELCOME! :)