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How Much Dirt Does my Raised Bed Garden Need?

November 25, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

One of the benefits of raised bed gardening is the ability to use your own soil mix. It’s a serious advantage for those stuck living in places where the soil quality is poor or where there’s no soil to speak of (e.g., those who have a concrete yard).  But how do you figure out how…

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