Anyone who has ever stood next to an empty raised bed with a bag of compost in one hand and a bag of topsoil in the other knows the confusion that follows. Which one goes in first? How much of each is actually needed? And what happens if the mix is wrong? This guide breaks […]
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Setting up a metal raised bed for the very first time feels a bit like moving into a new house. Everything is clean, empty, and full of promise, but nobody hands over an instruction manual for what happens next. Most gardeners spend their first season learning through trial and error, and honestly, that is completely
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Most vegetables and herbs need 6 to 18 inches of soil depth in a Vego raised bed, depending on the crop. Herbs and leafy greens like lettuce and basil grow well in just 6–8 inches, medium feeders like beans, garlic, and broccoli prefer 8–12 inches, and deep-rooted crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots need 14–18
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The best soil mix for Vego Garden raised beds is 40% compost, 30% topsoil, 20% perlite or pumice, and 10% coco coir. This blend keeps soil light, well-drained, and nutrient-rich, which helps roots grow deep and plants stay healthy through the whole growing season. Every gardener remembers that first season when the plants just would
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A standard 4×8 Vego garden bed needs roughly 32 cubic feet of soil at the 17-inch height, or about 60 cubic feet (close to 2.2 cubic yards) at the taller 32-inch height. To find the exact amount for any bed size, multiply length × width × height in feet, then divide by 27 to convert
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