How much top soil is needed?
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I used two bags of 2 cu ft sized garden soil which filled the bed 3/4, leaving an inch or two of siding exposed. Another reviewer recommended 3 bags. I'm only starting flower seeds so I think it depends on what you will grow and how big the roots will be.
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I would think one would be enough, unless you have very sandy soil or are in a particularly arid windy climate.
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I use larger size clay pebbles. As the plant grows I add more until it is level with the top. Have also used lava rock from lowes. Both work great.
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I do not calculate when I use as it all depends on how deep and how well spread you mix it with ground soil. But I will use about 5 -10 pounds at least. Since the granule is fine, it will soak well and penetrate deep as time goes on. it works really wel here for my desert soil to grow tropical plants and veggies. Be generous is my principle.
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Our directions say to use 10% of the Blend by volume in the dirt. So you may want to lay a half-inch circle around the plant and gently work it into the soil about 3-4" deep.
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I don't really know. My soil is excellent, I always used a bigger tiller, 5 HP to run thru it first, and then used Tiller Joe to fine tune itand used the tiller in my flower beds.
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I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed. I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about... » Read More I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed. « Show Less
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I can't remember exactly. I bought three beds and used 5-6 bags of 1.5 cu feet soil mix, I think.
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About half a cup, depending on the size of the pot. Pour on soil and mix around drip line.
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You would have to remove the rocks, mix it into the first 1/2 - 1 inch of topsoil and then replace your rocks. The directions say to mix it in. You could try it without removing it and you might get the results you are looking for but I have too many plants to mess with to maybe get something to work.
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You will need to also purchase Sphagnum Moss from Orchard Supply or other source. The EarthBox instructions will specify how much to buy. This "moss" becomes the "soil" that you plant into.
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If you have bags of 40-50 lbs. Using top soil, fertilizer, salt, whatever you can lay them on top of the spreader.
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It was either 2 or 4 yards of top soil. Cost me $20 to go pick it up in my Chevrolet Truck. Since I remember the price, I believe it is going to be the 2 yards. I can look at the dimensions again and tell you for sure if you wish. I could have used a tad more, but I had a beautiful garden that I would be glad to send you pictures of. I was very impressed. I recently became disabled and my 23 year old daughter and I put it together in about 20 minutes or less just using my drill; drill bit to create starter holes where they don't have them and then flip to the Philips screwdriver head. It really was a breeze. I am not sure about separating it because it is made precisely for the look you see advertised. If you buy it, just to make things easier for you. Before you set the frame down where you will utilize it, put down the weed barrier black paper you can buy at Wal Mart or Lowes and you won't have to worry about any weeds. The only problem I had is the weather and the soil was so good my plants, from squash to tomatoes, to okra got really large and robbed each other of nutrients and kind of all grew together, but the production was still a success. Happy Gardening of Flowering!!
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It's been a while, but I think it took 3 or 4 of the 9 cu ft bags for each side. And there was room for more. It also depends on what you're planting and how deep you want the soil.
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Measuring from the base part that sits on the wood you have 4-5 inches of depth for soil. 5 inches would take you almost to the top. I have mine at 4" to keep water from spilling over. The sides go deeper but are thin. These are the best deck boxes I've used so far. They are very sturdy in windy conditions without having to screw them to the wood. Good Luck! :)
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Depends on the soil it could be enough get the P H right a little Rose Tone couldn't hurt
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You only need 20% mixed with proper soil and an acceptable climate. And mix the 20% with 20% soil right at the spot where the roots will touch. Good luck to you, its a great mix!