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I am building a vegetable plot on my heavy clay ground. I have built 9 x 8ft by 4ft raised beds and have a few questions:
1. Can I turn the turf upside down inside each bed, or do I need to remove the turf, dig it over and fill it with even more topsoil?
2. I am going to lay weed-suppressing membrane for the paths, covered with bark. Should I remove the turf and lay the membrane, lay it on top of the grass, or spray weedkiller on the grass. I intend to use as few chemicals as possible, but understand that it neutralises upon impact with the soil. I just need to decide how to do the paths.
3. Should the membrane be tucked under the raised beds, perhaps even attaching them to the inside of the beds?
4. Does anyone know any good value topsoil providers to the Wiltshire/Bath/Bristol area? I have looked at Rolawn/Harrods, but it's quite pricey. I need 4-5 tonnes.
Thanks in anticipation of any advice. I want to get on with the paths in the next couple of days and then get the topsoil in, so all advice gratefully received.
Cheers, Not Percy
1. Can I turn the turf upside down inside each bed, or do I need to remove the turf, dig it over and fill it with even more topsoil?
2. I am going to lay weed-suppressing membrane for the paths, covered with bark. Should I remove the turf and lay the membrane, lay it on top of the grass, or spray weedkiller on the grass. I intend to use as few chemicals as possible, but understand that it neutralises upon impact with the soil. I just need to decide how to do the paths.
3. Should the membrane be tucked under the raised beds, perhaps even attaching them to the inside of the beds?
4. Does anyone know any good value topsoil providers to the Wiltshire/Bath/Bristol area? I have looked at Rolawn/Harrods, but it's quite pricey. I need 4-5 tonnes.
Thanks in anticipation of any advice. I want to get on with the paths in the next couple of days and then get the topsoil in, so all advice gratefully received.
Cheers, Not Percy
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