Another way to get started with your garden is to use raised garden beds.
Raised bed gardening in arizona.
If you aren t bob villa you can always get yourself a pre fabricated raised garden bed kit.
Cover the tubing and lids with soil or mulch.
1 part compost make your own or if you live in arizona the compost from arizona worm farm is great.
Fixate the tubings to the lid with candle or bees wax.
Mel bartholomew s mix for the the best soil for raised bed vegetable gardening is simple.
This will give you valuable added control over the overall conditions and soil quality of your garden.
Many northern arizona gardeners use raised beds and large containers to grow annual crops such as flowers and vegetables.
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Raised garden beds can be used for most types of plants from seasonalediblesto annuals perennials and small shrubs.
These raised garden beds are quick easy set up.
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1 part peat moss or coco coir.
Most people do this because arable soil on their property may be shallow rocky or nonexistent.
Arizona is commonly thought of as a warm weather state but the entire state ranges in usda plant hardiness zones 5 through 9.
Using a raised garden system is highly recommended for gardening in arizona.
A p nursery has you covered if you don t want to invest the time or don t have the tools to build a raised garden bed from scratch.
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If you use bagged then a mix of several different types is best.
Maybe elevated garden beds would be beneficial for your tender back or knees.
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Or perhaps you just like the styling of raised planter boxes.