What did you use for the bottom? Do you put down newspaper or anything underneath? (First-timer)
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I flattened the ground soil then sat the unit on top. I didn't use anything but a compacted peat moss and top soil mix to fill the cavities. I wish that I had started with a cheaper filler for the deeper side, but didn't think about it until after I started filling it. I grew tomatoes and flowers. They turned out beautiful.
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I put down brown paper bags. I left them intact so they would be thicker. The best thing would be to dig it up and make it level. I didn't but I can tell some corners sunk lower after a few months but we get really hot then really wet weather. One thing I am going to do this year, I bought a 12 ft piece of 1x8 and will cut it to fit the open area between the front and the back. They should really include a piece for this area because the dirt does flow down if you get a lot of rain plus I put mine up against my house so when it rains without gutters it hits right in that area. They look nice and make it easy to work on your garden. I put down brown paper bags. I left them intact so they would be thicker. The best thing would be to dig it up and make it level. I didn't but I can tell some corners sunk lower after a few months but we get really hot then really wet weather. One thing I am going to do this year, I bought a 12 ft piece of 1x8 and will cut it to fit the open area between the front and the back. They should really include a piece for this area because the dirt does flow down if you get a lot of rain plus I put mine up against my house so when it rains without gutters it hits right in that area. They look... » Read More I put down brown paper bags. I left them intact so they would be thicker. The best thing would be to dig it up and make it level. I didn't but I can tell some corners sunk lower after a few months but we get really hot then really wet weather. One thing I am going to do this year, I bought a 12 ft piece of 1x8 and will cut it to fit the open area between the front and the back. They should really include a piece for this area because the dirt does flow down if you get a lot of rain plus I put mine up against my house so when it rains without gutters it hits right in that area. They look nice and make it easy to work on your garden. « Show Less
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I wound up putting it right on the ground. I think the description is a little misleading - their are anchors that need to be pushed into the dirt. My intention was to put it on a patio of sorts, but that wasn't going to work without a LOT of dirt, and I was afraid drainage would be a problem. That being said, it looks nice, well made, easy to put together, and although I could have just planted in the area I put it, it gives a neater look, and the 2 levels make a difference with different sized plants (vegetables in my case). Good lunck
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Weed barrier cloth from any hardware store works well. If you're in a damp location, dig out about 2" -4" of the sub-surface and fill it with gravel or drainage rock before putting the fabric down.
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I didn't put anything on the bottom, but I did use landscape rocks around all my beds so that mice and other small animals don't make their way into the beds.
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I did not use a bottom. Just set it right on the ground and filled it with dirt. If your ground is uneven, you may choose to level it out a bit so it sits straight. The corner spikes do a nice job of holding it in place as the go into the ground.
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I bought Landscape Fabric at Lowe's and placed it in the bottom! I love my planters they are awesome!! I have 4 of them! Happy Planting!!
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To keep moisture. There are instructions where to place it. It I remember correctly it goes to the very bottom
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I line the bottom with some aluminum foil then just add anything. I use it more than anything else, best investment.
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If you are worried then put down a tarp. If depends on how much moving around you do when you sleep. There are plastic cups on the bottom of the legs.
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I did not buy it, but suggested you cut the top off a large trash bag and use the bottom for the cover. It is not very attractive, but is suitable for a dust cover and works well if your printer is not out in an area where visitors frequently visit.
798200
I have not tried that yet but, was thinking you would need a rug to put down first to give it some stability, or cardboard. Something to create more of a flat surface.
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The bottom of the box is not level. You might be able to attach the newspaper holder to the side of the box, or on the post itself.
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I'm personally using it as a place mat right out of the package. It you want a bottom then use a card stock that matches but I found that it's tissue paper and really doesn't need anything more. I hope this information helps!
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Yes, using a piece of wood on the underside. Take a look at the picture I took in my profile. I'm using long 1.5' peices of wood to distribute the stress. http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A10OTAI5BISWKO/ref=cm_pdp_pop_prof_more
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You would probably want another cloth under to completely cover table. I used a plastic. Also, it was cut unevenly. I squared it up before using. Makes great BB backing because you can wash & reuse.
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I use a small (about shoe box size) plastic tub lined on the bottom with about a 2 inch layer of paper shreddings from my home office shredder. When you put the worms in they will eventually settle to the bottom under the paper. I put this box in a cool dark place - in this case my basement. Don't cover it. Every two or three days I sprinkle some meal worm feed on the top of the shreddings. They will surface and and eat the food. My worms last several weeks or until used up when stored in this manner.
1970775
We used a boxspring. It had rails so if you only wanted to use a mattress I assume you could use a piece of plywood below it.
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Best thing is to put a piece of cardboard under it. Way better than newspaper. Jon
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I just left mine in the bag and laid it flat on the table. Cool dry place. May want to put it in the fridge right before you use it makes it easier to take off the paper.
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We did not put anything in the bottom, we have used it quite a bit over the past 9 months. I do suggest looking for a different grate for bottom. The one it comes with isn't very sturdy. Also, I would purchase some sort of cover to keep rain out. Our family absolutely enjoys this chimea/cooker. Hope this helps you.
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I used a few bags directly under liner for added comfort (kids)Keep it away from the legsThey have to be on solid, undisturbed ground
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Happy to help. There is no wooden bottom; there is a clear, plastic liner which has drainage holes to let water drain down from the sand and through the liner. You assemble the box, place the plastic liner in and secure it to the corners, then fill with sand. There is also a handy cloth mesh cover you can place over the sand to keep the sand in if it's really windy, etc.