How to FILL Raised Garden Beds CHEAP and EASY

Рет қаралды 205,825

The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni

3 ай бұрын

Today I want to share how to fill a raised bed garden and save money. I have used this method for years in my garden and the results have been incredible. You will see in detail how I fill my raised beds, the results I have had with this technique, and a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
This idea comes from an old gardening technique called hugelkultur, where you fill the bottom of your beds with logs, sticks, leaves, and any organic matter that you have. You will save money because you will only need to fill the top 12 to 18 inches with quality soil and the rest will be filler. On top of your logs and sticks layer you can add native soil, compost, or old potting mix like I did. So never throw your old potting mix away, reuse your potting mix to fill the bottom of your raised bed garden.
Thanks for the kind words and support 😁🐕❤️
NEW Official Website! TeamGrow.us
Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/thegardeningchannelwithjamesprigioni
MY FAVORITE GARDEN PRODUCTS 🧰 💯
→ Seed Starting Bundle: teamgrow.us/products/standard...
→ Metal Raised Garden Beds: teamgrow.us/collections/vego-...
→ Raised Bed Add Ons:teamgrow.us/collections/metal...
→Neem Oil: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→ Coco Coir: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→Mykos Pure Mycorrhizal Inoculant: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/2z7NIRQ
→ Sulfur Dust for Fungal Diseases: amzn.to/2VETaXP
→Garden Sifter: teamgrow.us/collections/metal...
→Coco Coir: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→Worm Castings: teamgrow.us/collections/ferti...
→Perlite: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→ UV Resistant Marker: amzn.to/3oUevXb
→ 40% Shade Cloth- amzn.to/3vrAYNF
→ Garden Straw Mini: bit.ly/gardenstraw
→ Vermiculite: amzn.to/311woeH
→Perlite: teamgrow.us/collections/plant...
→6 Mil Greenhouse plastic: amzn.to/39m1YCQ
→Row Cover: amzn.to/2GR12h5
→Insect Netting: amzn.to/2DbJ9I7
→BT Spray for Brassicas: amzn.to/3erdkss
→Pruners I use: amzn.to/2QsNCtT
→Tomato Clips: amzn.to/2YxoaGr
→Square Foot Gardening Book: amzn.to/3bUwCVo
→My Boots amzn.to/2NZq5Pe
ALSO FIND ME ON
→Facebook: / jamesprigionigardening
→Twitter: / jamesprigioni
→Instagram: / jamesprigioni
→Contact: (Business Only) thefranchisse3@gmail.com

Пікірлер: 502

@fatherofthunder Ай бұрын

My wife and I this did this in our 3’ x 8’ horse troughs and recently removed the soil. Most of the logs we added 7 years ago were completely composted. 👍

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Share the Video! and Spam ❤'s for Tuck Checkout our Team Grow Website: teamgrow.us

@preacherman9018 2 ай бұрын

Hi James! Thanks for the clear description. Tucks still going strong at 14 years because he eats better than any other. 🐕 I plan to follow your instructions the next week or so. My only concern is termites. I have seasoned logs and sticks from last summer to add to the bottom. Grape Vines too. There's a termite colony nearby and I am wondering if I should dig a trench and treat against the base of the raised beds with termite pellets that dissolve in water. Since the soil inside won't be treated, I'm guessing it will be safe, but want your opinion since it will be within a few feet of my house.

@YasilTorvanna 2 ай бұрын

⁠the thumbnail says logs is a mistake yet you say to put them in in the vid. Thanks u clickbait shill 👍

@garfielda34 2 ай бұрын

@@YasilTorvannayou seriously have nothing better to do than make a snide comment on a positive video on a great channel?

@debbiemills200 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Equinella2 2 ай бұрын

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

@knoxrunner 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is a tremendous creature ❤❤❤❤❤ He always does his due diligence!!

@lindawoody8501 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great tip about how to cheaply fill the deep bed. I appreciate all you do. Giving a heart and a virtual pet for Tuck. ❤

@lindah8053 2 ай бұрын

Love the hard working little Tuck! ❤❤❤❤❤

@blindkimberly1360 2 ай бұрын

If Tuck is happy, we’re happy! All the loves Tuck!💗

@jedpusczykowski4955 2 ай бұрын

He has been eating healthy snacks his whole life! ❤❤❤❤❤

@noodles8834 2 ай бұрын

a year ago i started my very own garden cause of you, so far its going really good and its really easy to relate to you cause im also from jeresy thank you for making a bunch of videos to help alot of people garden and start their very own garden like me!

@MrsBadger 2 ай бұрын

You and Tuck do a great job in the garden. He’s adorable ❤ Thank you for sharing your gardening knowledge, I’m learning so much.

@davidsauls9542 2 ай бұрын

We Love you and Tuck !!!! I am cuddled up with a 19.5 year old cat that peed on me today. Caring for them in their last years is an opportunity to show them just how deep and pure our love is and has been. I believe that makes God chuckle and yell "yes, that was my point !"

@debichats8634 2 ай бұрын

My little chihuahua is 14 now, and she’s blind, but she’s happy and fairly healthy and so very loving! Tuck is so adorable! Yorkies have always been my “dream dog”….but I wouldn’t part with my baby for anything at this point! I wish Tuck great health and a long, long life! I think he’s doing so well because he eats so many veggies! My baby loves them too and she gets them daily! I can’t wait to have them fresh off the vine for her again!!! I’d love to have that tall raised bed, but my budget won’t permit it. But I can keep dreaming! ❤❤❤

@darriemendoza5197 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤tick n james...high elevator heroes!!❤❤❤

@jmfarouche6688 2 ай бұрын

Raised beds can be built from free recycled materials, so poor or not affordable is B.S. anyone willing to put a bit of research and elbow grease can do this without excuse’s . Where there is a will- there is a way ! Im terminally ill and disabled on a shoestring budget and have scrounged enough used pallets and other materials for free and a few dollars for fasteners. Seeds were free from university agricultural department, the dirt and compost I went into the forest and found beautiful black soil under and around oak trees that have many decades of leaves composted naturally. Don’t rob it all from one spot, but gather a bit from a large area and you’ll get free quality soil and won’t harm the surrounding environment plus you get free earthworms in the process. Just sift out any roots that you may gather up to keep from having noxious weeds

@mattgohlke8216 Ай бұрын

Only need 12" high. These tall ones are just easier on the back.

@joanspence5836 2 ай бұрын

We live in northern MN and I gotta say, kind of envious of your growing season, but you know, that's just another victory to earn. Love ya Tuck!

@sarahmascara 2 ай бұрын

I garden in Northeastern MN! Such a precious and short season! Best of luck this year!

@user-qr1yv5ip3b Ай бұрын

I would say, as an older person, physical necessity, the knees and ability to control the water is why I’m going raised containers. There is only two of us so it isn’t like I need a huge garden space. This looks perfect.

@HeiderosesPhotograph 2 ай бұрын

Tuck seems to be your supervisor, you make your hands dirty and he just sits there to give you more orders. He is so sweet, TFS your great gardening tips:)

@patkrueger7353 2 ай бұрын

I did this with my raised beds. I put sticks in the bottom of my big flower containers also. Leaves and compost. Thank you for this video. Live to Tuck ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

@ForbiddenFish 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is the one boss that I wouldn't mind being micromanaged by. He's so adorable! ❤❤❤❤

@Theartisticbanana027 2 ай бұрын

I certainly will do, never thought of doing this, saves money and good rich soil. It feeds the soil over time, slow release fertiliser. 4 th year of watching your videos 🎉

@marcobrownstone 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your advice. I especially enjoy your energy and enthusiasm.

@waynerogers6530 2 ай бұрын

We always look forward to your information. We enjoy seeing Tuck working so hard with you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-zv4wx9em5w 2 ай бұрын

Hearts to you and "The Boss", James. I've never seen a more pleasant garden show so loaded with information such as yours! Thanks for everthing you set your hand to. You and Tuck are the very best! Thanks for all you do!👏👏 ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥕🥕🥕

@GillianHannaOP 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic 🪴 - Raised beds are the go 💯 and I love 🧡 container pots + growing out directly some plants 🌱 into the garden too 🍈 🍇 🥒 🍆

@diavolorosa 2 ай бұрын

Love you and love Tuck! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us 😊

@lauracampos6183 2 ай бұрын

The King of the Garden.....sending hugs to Tuck!

@jsfarmgirl 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is the best, I love seeing him. Thanks for the videos James. 😊❤❤❤

@moomoocho1196 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ for tuck and ❤️ James!

@caroly5162 2 ай бұрын

❤❤ Tuck and James are the best.

@angorachic 2 ай бұрын

The terracotta beds with the trellis in the middle are the beds I want to start with 🥰. Of course ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ for Tuck!

@juneoliver1968 2 ай бұрын

❤ Love and hearts for Tuck 🥰💝😍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💌💟♥️❣️🫀🙏 And thanks, James, for sharing all your knowledge. 💝🙏

@christophergetchell6490 2 ай бұрын

I've also used this method and can confirm the same results!!! Glad to see Tuck is nice and healthy! ♥♥♥

@lisakruger5289 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ Tuck is the king of the garden!!

@marygoodsell3602 2 ай бұрын

Hi James, just wanted to say we love Tuck ❤❤❤ and I ordered a couple things from your site and am very happy with the quality! I learn a lot from you!

@jamesprigioni 2 ай бұрын

Let's Gooo! Glad to hear that Mary. Thanks for the kind words and the support, it means a lot to me and the little boss 😁🐕❤️

@nancyparks195 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is too cute! Thank you for your enthusiastic gardening advice!

@gracebeforemefarms8365 2 ай бұрын

Hey James and Tuck❤!! Thank you for all the gardening information. I’ve learned a ton from you and continue to learn. I purchased several items from your site I’m super excited to get started. This is so helpful information because I purchased the standard raise bed and wasn’t sure how I was going to fill it up. I’m also taking your tips from the co-coir. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, energy and passion of growing food. Just love Tuck to pieces ❤❤❤❤! Take Care!

@brokenmeats5928 2 ай бұрын

I love ALL The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni videos!

@smas3256 2 ай бұрын

Great videos James. The info about not having to fill that raised bed to the top is great news for many. Thank you James and cute little Tuck ruler of his kingdom. 👑🐕❤❤❤❤

@Coptergirljs 2 ай бұрын

Doing a good job Tuck!!!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

@mmm-uw1ep 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel, your content and Tuck. Always so informative. Thanks James.

@toniatalley1977 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ Tuck is the hardest working little guys!!! Great job Tuck!!!

@deborahplyler6528 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing about the metal raised beds .

@408Dolly Ай бұрын

I was just given my first raised bed. I’m so excited to fill it.

@eileenwalsh4113 Ай бұрын

I love you and Tuck's videos! You make it easy and clear and fun and do-able🎉❤

@paijlee1 2 ай бұрын

Tuck loves being with you because he feels loved by you❣The Force be with you both.

@indraawai5183 2 ай бұрын

Awesome I wish him many more years of being the Boss and guardian of your beautiful garden. I am looking forward to seeing your new look. Producing plenty as usual. This is for Tuck❤❤❤❤❤❤

@teresamozingo6521 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing so much needed information. ❤❤❤❤❤ for you and Tuck.

@sharonbachman7574 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing out the self watering item in the new raised bed!!

@kkl8631 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ to Tuck and James. Love the information!

@user-zp7zm8ny5c 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have 5- 32”metal raised beds like those to fill. May not do all this year but you are inspiring!!

@4Rascals321 2 ай бұрын

Luv the Tuck! ❤❤❤❤❤ Nice to see what filler to use.

@garfielda34 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ for Tuck and another informative video as we create our own little food forest! It always makes my day when I see a notification that you've posted a new one!

@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153 2 ай бұрын

…The bottom logs act as water batteries. I love that. 😁 Tuck looks great at 14 because he is a good weight and the organic vegetables are so nutritional for him. Hearts for James and Tuck. 🥰💙🐶💙🐾

@patriciabeller64 2 ай бұрын

❤ Tuck! And your hard work and advice!

@JamesBond-qd5rc Ай бұрын

Great presentation and wonderful sidekick, Tuck! I love gardening, and I love dogs!

@DocuGarden 2 ай бұрын

Love you guys!

@lilysjourney9730 2 ай бұрын

❤ so happy to see Tuck

@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica 2 ай бұрын

You and Tuck are so amazing!

@resourcefulgirl 2 ай бұрын

I decided to get the two beds with the arch so I can use it as an entry into my garden. I'll be adding solar fairy lights to provide beauty 24/7. Thanks James and Tuck!!

@vickisavage8929 2 ай бұрын

We are putting rocks in the bottom of the bed with a layer of gravel on top of it to keep critters from digging up. We have plenty of old dead trees and will follow your advice for filling the bed. ❤️❤️❤️to Tuck.

@SuperKabookie 2 ай бұрын

Love Tuck he is a beautiful lil guy!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@SheenaShines 2 ай бұрын

Tuck forever - absolute cutest dog ever💯♥️♥️♥️

@yukey2587 2 ай бұрын

You always inspire me! I am making your soil mix this year.

@sweetpeanmolly 2 ай бұрын

I love my Vego raised beds! Plus I got the covers, frost and summer! They work well protecting the plants!

@BrendaTanner-gv1dv 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel. Always learn a lot from you and your awesome partner Tuck. ❤

@JennieJones-sz1tj 2 ай бұрын

Great info - Thank you - Tuck is adorable!

@uhf0 2 ай бұрын

Love the terra-cotta color!! So excited the see what you grow in them and on the trellis 😁 made my own bed this year with an old pallet and making an arch with some animal fencing. Hoping and saving to get one of the taller metal beds for my parents soon 🙏🏼

@lindawalton8272 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel and all the helpful information you give. Of course that sweet dog makes it even more special. Love him ❤❤. Reminds me of my dog. Thanks again . Keep up the good work Tuck ❤

@kyleb835 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤'s For Tuck! Sending love to James also. It's almost Spring LETSS GOOO!!

@jamierhoades5767 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ Just discovered this channel! Can't wait to binge some more!

@fionafresh8435 2 ай бұрын

Look at Tuck sitting like a wee emperor in the background.❤

@dbeaumontresident847 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video James!

@cocolenchojapan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative videos! I am an American living in the countryside of Japan. Working on some raised beds utilizing lumber taken out of the house after renovation.

@cindyspiess9963 2 ай бұрын

👋❤ James and Tuck ! This video is right on time ! Just going out to build my new 9 in 1 17" Vego raised bed ! 🎉

@krisy-in-italy 2 ай бұрын

I filled my raised bed this way and so far so good. I have another one I need to construct but I’m chicken wrangling at the moment then back to the raised bed. I just love your enthusiasm, it is contagious. Tuck is a cutie pie. My 2 chihuahuas are my shadows in the garden, but they won’t eat any veggies or fruit little buggers. 🫣

@bels2521 2 ай бұрын

❤love Tuck. Awesome video. Thx for explaining so well. My dog, Lilly, is 14 yrs old too.

@richardroyles1423 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. God bless.

@lynnvokes9308 2 ай бұрын

Great tips. Love Tuck!

@wunone67 2 ай бұрын

Great vid J! Leaves are great for filling raised beds too.

@elainelear4982 2 ай бұрын

I have used this method for my beds.

@SuzyLovesJesus 2 ай бұрын

♥️♥️♥️Tuck is my gardening muse! ♥️♥️♥️ I love you Tuck! ♥️♥️♥️

@ceceliariddick4202 2 ай бұрын

This is so helpful thanks for sharing

@libbylauderdale1382 2 ай бұрын

We all love Tuck.❤❤❤❤❤

@dianefeola9470 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ such a nice little guy. 🥰

@poma9878 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for making the video

@cowboyblacksmith 2 ай бұрын

I built your pallet beds and they've held up really really well and they look nice too. I love those and spent pretty much nothing to make them.

@TheowlFreedompharms 2 ай бұрын

Great knowledge! Yes that exactly how it’s done! 💯

@MissaFraQ 2 ай бұрын

Nice!!! Go James go!

@dougellis7917 2 ай бұрын

I ❤❤❤ Tuck. Your garden is good too.

@eclecticzebra35 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ lil' Tuck! The rest of youtube can go poof-Your channel is all I need! Best information and motivation! Thank you for what you do! 🤩

@sharonb8714 2 ай бұрын

Tuck is so cute.🐕

@John_outside 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip love tuck ❤

@loriekerekgyarto3339 Ай бұрын

💕💕💕💕💕💕love Tuck and your videos, James. I got one of your metal raised beds with your fertilizer. I can’t wait to get it read for growing.

@lorismills8869 2 ай бұрын

Great information! Thank you! Definitely sending love to Tuck 🙂

@petanisukses_garden 2 ай бұрын

Making very useful organic fertilizer

@chantaltulliez8066 2 ай бұрын

Lots of Love to you and Tuck 💞💞 from subtropical Australia...

@jandersen8792 2 ай бұрын

Here's to Tuck. ❤❤❤ I hope your business is doing well James. Your products look great!

@patriciatsunoda5771 2 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰 Boss Man Tuck!! I had planned on making your version of pallet beds this year but now that I see you are switching to Birdies and that they'll last longer and are maintenance free for years, I think I'll go that way. I'll get one this year to try it out and then plan for more later. I have a neighbor who's a tree service guy so I can get lots of logs to fill my bed. I'll be following you to see how the self watering bed goes and to see how square foot gardening in a Birdies is done. Thanks for all the information you provide and the inspiration and energy you bring to our gardening lives.🌻🍎🫐

@scubatrucker6806 2 ай бұрын

Great advice ❤❤

@lyndalent 2 ай бұрын

Love ur videos

@HomesteadingGeek Ай бұрын

I live in central Arkansas,our property is very rocky with clay and has a slight slope to it so we went with raised beds also. We went with the 17" raised beds but I plan on adding some 32" beds also. Before we got them I did some research and found a similar method to what you've done also James. We removed the grass from the area,laid cardboard over the bottom of the bed,we then placed logs on the bottom with twigs and branches over that,we then placed a layer of leaves from the property that have been falling on the property for years on the property we purchased. After the leaves were placed we finished off the bed with super soil we had delivered from the local nursery we go to and it is awesome stuff. The beds drain well,yet retain just the right amount of water for the soil and our veggies have been phenomenal. This year I am building a composting system so as the soil level goes down we can top off with compost. I am also trying out an olla watering system I discovered watching Self Sufficient Me and seeing how that works for us as we are in an area that sometimes as the rain is coming in the storm cell will spit and go around us so sometimes we get less rain than the surrounding areas. If the olla system works well for us we will be converting all our raised beds to this system. Lots love for the Tuckster hes an awesome dog❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤,I have my own little helper Schautzie and she loves being in the garden with daddy and eating the occasional veggie she gets. Keep up the awesome content.