Is it a bad idea to set this up on my patio and not on grass? I have the perfect spot for it on my concrete patio but see that the bottom is open.
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This would be fine for shallow rooted plants, flowers, herbs etc. Vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers tend to have longer root systems and would not be viable in the bottom tier, which is the larger of the two growing areas and has about half the depth.
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If ypu plan to grow anything other than shallow rooted flowers, you need the drainage. I even packed lava stone ten inches underneath for water retention.
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I don't see any reason not to set it on concrete except the depth of the plant roots you will be planting. If the are no longer than the shallowest portion (about 8-10 inches) you should be just fine. Maybe even better as I find some of our weeds in SE Tx, even find a way through black plastic!
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When putting your planter on the concrete patio you may need to put a landscape liner down first to keep the soil in. Other comment suggesting stone for drainage, that could be placed on top of the landscape liner, is a great idea.
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I personally would not. We drilled holes in the bottom for drainage just in case we didn't get it covered before a rain. We set ours on gravel surrounded by slabs of blue stone and it seems to work perfectly.
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We have it on the back patio. As long as there is clearance above and no roofing you should be good.
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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! :)
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I dont set it up on concrete but for grass and dirt setups, I have some 'u' anchors that I pound into the ground over the upright stands to keep it from being blown over. That has been easy cheap and effective for me. Good luck
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I put it on my roof top patio that is 32x25. It is on one side and plenty of room. My deck isn't perfectly level. Nothing is. And it is a wonderful addition to our "back yard" roof top play ground.
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Yes, the bottom is open so that you can put in the grass or on a slab. It is caged in on the sides, but the bottom is open.
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i currently use mine outdoors on my concrete covered patio. I it would need to be on a hard surface indoor or out. If outside a good wind will kick up the mat along with the ball return unless you use doublesided tape to keep it down. The mat also get debris stuck to it outside in the wind but a broom can take care of any stuck leaves/etc. hope this helps
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If your patio is enclosed it will be great. You will have to sit right in front of it if your patio is open. It does have oscillation in the fan. So that is helpful to cool down everywhere.
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It's not whether it can be on patio, it's where you live and the conditions of the patio. You want enough sun to let the compost "cook", finding that location is KEY. I have two and LOVE them. One for this years garden and one in progress as active compost. Too much sun or too little sun not ideal. Mostly sunny is best, again depending where you live, temp, moisture etc. Make sure good balance of mixings and wrks all by itself
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Our little table for our toddler grandbabies sits on a concrete patio. The umbrella rests on the concrete. No need to anchor it. When not in use, you'll want to put it (the umbrella) indoors or in a shed. It offers a decent amount of shade.
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As recommended in the instructions, you would be better off putting it on grass as the bottom is rather thin and with littles, it could easily moveband tear on concrete. Plus, grass is softer for them when sitting in it.
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I leave mine on a covered patio. I would not just leave it outside uncovered because it will ruin it.
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yes this is on our patio and it is great.We run sometimes with water but just put it on spritz. Other times it can run with just the fan. It defnit cools down the area like it says. We used it last summer and were able to sit outside with out dying of heat stroke. We live in florida so it gets very hot here.
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I think you can use it outdoors. I wouldn't leave it or store it outdoors but it could be used that way. It probably wouldn't be great on grass but uneven ground you may notice it's uneven but the padding will help.
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Hi Sebastian,The Grow Camp does not have a bottom. It was originally designed to be set on grass and dirt but more and more people are using them on their patio's and decks. Any hardware store will have tarps and liners that can be draped across the bottom and fit to the sides. Fill the enclosed area with dirt and it is ready to go.Thank you for your interest!!Linda KelloggUrban Lifestyles
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I have it in my garage it moves a tiny bit once in a while and hasn't been an issue that I thought would need to be sand bagged. It comes with strips of fabric attached to the corners so you can stake it to the ground if outside. Or maybe tie it to sand bags. If it were outside I would think it should be staked down. I will also use a tarp under it when we use it outside so the ground doesn't get it dirty or puncture. If on a tarp it would move around more. I hope this helps. If you have more questions please ask. We love it so far. I defiantly recommend it.