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Building Soil for Raised Bed Gardens - The Perfect Soil Recipe

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Over the years, garden-industry expert and Emmy Award winning public television show host, Joe Lamp'l, has developed what he considers the perfect recipe of soil ingredients to build a thriving and productive raised bed garden. Here, he walks through his top recommendations. Then, watch Joe's Soil Building playlist: • Soil Building
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@dreyno64 5 лет назад

Great video. Simple and straightforward. I’ve been trying to study up on soil but it’s like the more I know the more confused I get. 👍🏼

@thetonyoww 3 года назад

AGREED.

@laurenchalkley3720 2 года назад

Me three

@Eddie_the_Husky 2 года назад

"Keep it simple" Source: My grandpa with a horticultural degree from Virginia tech

@carldearman1836 7 месяцев назад

Is rabbit mature good for garden . And what about chicken mature is it good for garden . And fish guts good for garden to and newspapers

@vanessabcoleman8 4 года назад

By far the most intelligent answer I've received. Calling various garden centers had me totally confused. I will easily remember the 50-30-20 rule. 🍀

@DarkGMarine Год назад

who knew dirt could be so compliacted. but im dedicated to learning. on my second raised bed from a terrible in ground summer. So, i got the cardboard down, the logs, branchs and greens and plant matter, fish manure compost and random top soil from the local nursery. i'll fertilize with guano and fish concentrate. hope the fall harvest brings a fat W finally.

@mrsmop1000 2 месяца назад

I've no logs just branches was gona put grass clippings then bark mulch then manure then compost would that be OK?

@amyosborn4604 2 года назад

Thank you for keeping it clear and concise! After watching several videos on 1.5 speed, and fast forwarding many times before throwing in the towel (way too much blah-blah-blah), your video popped up as a suggestion. Much appreciated!!!

@revk8611 3 месяца назад

Thank you for a great video. Right to the point! Short and sweet.

@joegardenerTV 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@pearlas6943 4 года назад

So the question is what is high quality top soil and high quality compost ? How do we know it's high quality ? I have no idea where to locate such a thing. Everything I've tried at the garden center is terrible.

@maggiemizrachi513 6 месяцев назад

Ty for sharing... I thought gardening would be a source of relaxation...after seeing this... decided to hire someone and pick up another hobby

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

Good idea. 😂

@priayief 3 года назад

Hmm ... the most credible gardening sites I could find (and there are VERY few), recommend top soil as the main component of one's garden soil. This surprises me and challenges my practice of using only compost to liberally add to my raised beds at the end of my gardening season. I am not yet fully convinced but I'm convinced enough to (reluctantly) start my own trials next season. I'm going to try using top soil as the main component of my top dressing in the fall. Thanks for posting.

@IAmHisBeloved5 10 месяцев назад

Any update?

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

I used only compost and I THOUGHT that was enough. My plants are struggling, severely. I will start fertilizing since the plants are already in the ground of compost, but yeah, I'll start with topsoil and add to it. I need about 20 cu yards of topsoil tho.

@priayief 7 месяцев назад

@@IAmHisBeloved5 I reserved one of my 4 x 4 beds for topsoil only and grew identical varieties of peppers and tomatoes in that bed and another 4 x 4 bed with compost only. When I do these tests, I don't compare results precisely since I figure it only matters if there is a significant difference. Definitely better results in the compost bed but it wasn't dramatic. I'm guessing if I do the same thing next year, my compost bed will most likely show even more improved results.

@priayief 7 месяцев назад

@@JanineMJoi In my opinion, there are so many seasonal variations that might influence your plants. Try growing identical plants in the same season, one with compost and the other with topsoil.

@blessedfromtexas5432 4 года назад

I love your thick walled raised beds!!!!

@pornnipadamnoi7773 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing a very nice garden for us to see... from Thailand 🇹🇭

@dragonshadow3707 2 года назад

Hey thanks new to planting my own veg and herbs so thanks for your video

@tonimann1168 4 года назад

But how are those fantastic garden beds using those 4x4x10's put together?! They look wonderful.

@christychu2853 3 года назад

Such great video! Thank you! This channel just becomes my new favorite gardening channel.

@tonesncreww1998 2 года назад

Another brilliant video champ. I'm about ready to go gardening 😁. I really like how you've organization garden is. Inspired I am

@kendo2377 4 года назад

Horse manure composted at mushroom farms is safe to use. The bagged 'mushroom compost' is last year's spent growing medium; i.e. horse manure.

@raymondjblaze7761 4 года назад

I would love to have a garden like yours. I am envious. Good video.

@randy_n 4 года назад

Isn't the list of things you have to fill out the last 20% of your mix just other forms of compost? So, shouldn't your mix just be 50% top soil and 50% compost of different types?

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

sounds to me like it's fertilizers/food/minerals

@kike510mig 5 месяцев назад

You have 24 hours to respond @joegardenertv

@katrinaseifarth6706 6 месяцев назад

Super helpful, thank you❤️😍☀️

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! 👍

@michaelmode 3 года назад

Thank you!

@thachle846 3 года назад

Beautiful Garden - Love it

@kelleymcbride4633 3 года назад

Beautiful garden! Great video thanks for the up 👨‍🌾👍

@MarinePredators84 2 года назад

I use hore manure with fantastic results... never had a problem other then the occasional grass sprouts

@smhollanshead 3 года назад

Dig a trench, put the soil in a wheel barrel. Add old dead rotten wood to your trench. Then add twigs, leaves and compost to the trench. Return the soil to the garden bed. Top the soil with leaves and wood chips. This process won’t cost you anything, and your soil will be as good as his. This video was a commercial for soil additives not gardening advise. Follow this guy’s advise with caution.

@brentbrooksofficial Год назад

How to deal with forever chemicals? Here in SC everything is contaminated. And it has been said that most products ie wheel barrows, containers are as well.

@groovejet77 Год назад

Thank you. Looks like an advert for compost manufacturers

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

eh, it sounds right. Buy what you have too and amend it with equal portions of whatever you have on hand.

@killabeez321 3 месяца назад

He just explained what difference t types of composts are and this whole video is FANTASTIC advice. You're beds going to be lacking a ton of nitrogen. Everyone take this guys comment with a grain of salt.

@rocketsurgeon7057 2 года назад

Joe: I'm a new gardener, and am working to build a large supply of compost. I have a local source for free horse manure, so I am concerned about your comments to avoid it. This is worm filled, seemingly good stuff. I had planned to pick up 15 yards next week. Will you please clarify your comments regarding why it should be avoided? What is the persistent herbicide that doesn't break down, and where does it come from?

@tannerfrancisco8759 Год назад

It's the grass killer used to spray hay before mowing it.

@felizmajaw8160 4 года назад

Love this..thanks.will try this

@Gracelivingorganicstv 5 лет назад

Hi there, I just finished with making a raised garden bed. I am having a hard time understanding what I should put at the bottom and what to use to build it up to the top. Should I put cardboard at the bottom, then use topsoil, then compost, then remaining matter like the shredded leaves and maybe mulch at the top? Could you help me out?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

When you're starting from scratch, you can mix all the soil and compost/ organic inputs together. Then in the future just add new inputs to the top. No need to mix it in. Regarding the shredded leaf mulch, just put that over the top of your bed. Use about 2 inches. And cardboard at the base of your bed is not necessary. It doesn't hurt anything but not a step you need to do. The soil volume will prevent weeds from germinating and kill whatever is underneath it.

@ruthkeeling-holt2031 5 лет назад

You commented that horse manure was not usable because of persistent herbicides. Could you explain this further ? Where would the herbicides be coming from ?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

please see my link here that explains this in much greater detail. And it's not "all" horse manure, just the manure that includes hay from fields sprayed with persistent herbicides: www.growingagreenerworld.com/killer-compost-it-happened-to-us/

@jacklegminercanada3866 3 года назад

With the right innoculants I can have soil cooking and ready for plants in a week or two. The biggest time consumer is the Fungal development.

@francestutt3661 Год назад

I live in Sanibel. We lost some trees. Norfolk island pine and cabbage palm. We ground the stumps about 3 months ago. I added some of this ground pulp to my seed starting mix along with potting soil. The seeds look great and are sprouting. What are your thoughts for me to add this to my raised beds.

@joegardenerTV Год назад

I think this is a great use of some of that pulb to help improve drainage and add volume to your soil mix. The main caution I would have is that the pulp will continue to breakdown over time, and as it does, it will require nitrogen for that, which it will be pulling from the soil. That nitrogen is needed by your seedlings and if it's being diverted by the pulp breaking down, it can cause your seedlings to languish, and look stunted and yellowish. However, if you are not seeing that, than keep doing what you are doing. It's working so no need to change it. Just keep an eye on this and if you see it happening, you'll know why. Good luck!

@jessicapearce4143 Год назад

Making a raised bed, following advice and starting with a layer of organic matter (tree cuttings, grass clippings, autumn leaves). I also have a lot of moss that I raked from my lawn, can I add this too? I'm worried it could be too moisture retentive, cause drainage problems and/or take too long to break down. Any advice greatly appreciated!

@joegardenerTV Год назад

Hello, Jessica. As long as you keep the mixture well blended and use a diverse array of inputs, you should be fine. The issues with poor drainage arise usually when there's too much of one thing that is too moisture retentive. Moss might be that in your example, but by blending with other inputs, you crate space for air and water to move through, so I think you should be fine. Also, the longer the organic matter is in your soil, the more it will breakdown, and that is also good for drainage!

@PlaneGeekTravels 2 года назад

Will the raise bed soil be too dense without adding peat moss or coco coir?

@jaysawyer7867 6 месяцев назад

Question!!!! Why do you avoid horse manure???? I’ve always heard that horse manure is the best to use to help yield a good harvest. Just curious.🙂

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

It’s a huge problem for gardeners. I explain all about that here: www.growingagreenerworld.com/killer-compost-it-happened-to-us/

@GlenNigelMatthews 4 года назад

What I have available are two bags of sand, lots of soil from a rockery that I'm digging up (to be sieved), multi-purpose compost from store. Does this sound like it'd be a good mix in equal parts? (With just a touch of blood and bone?)

@Tatjanak1989 3 года назад

I will be planting in a raised bed that will be on my terrace. I plan on adding breathable fleece to the bottom of the bed, to allow for proper air-flow. I’ve heard that you want to add branches etc to the bottom, then compost, then soil. Does this three-layer system make more sense for what I’m doing, or should I mix all layers (like you said) and mix (in my case) high quality soil, compost and maneur/easily degradable things?

@twilde3754 4 года назад

Don't know if you'll read this, since it's been awhile. I noticed that you only placed the additions on the top of the raised bed. Should one ever get deep into the soil of the raised bed and overturn it -- sort of rotating the soil below? Thanks so much!

@lunarmist428 2 года назад

If it's no till , then you're going for layers. Grow a cover crop,,,for nitrogen ,,,then chop & cover with next layer.

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

@@lunarmist428 it takes WAY too long to do no till to get a good soil base

@danielchapman5710 2 года назад

Thank

@dank6514 5 лет назад

So no need for peat moss or vermiculite/perlite? Does your mix allow for drainage and looseness in the soil?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

No. In fact, peat moss can cause the soil to dry out. Once peat moss dries out, it can be very hard to get it absorbant again. I don't use perlite or vermiculite because of the diversity of the other material I'm adding. The soil particulate sizes vary so much when you have a diverse blend of organic material that you get the pore space and drainage you're seeking Dan.

@JJ_MTB_15 4 года назад

joegardenerTV Thats interesting. So no drainage added?

@aidegarabedian2073 2 года назад

I don’t know about this…. I think the soil is going to compact with the time….

@sylviemercier4406 4 года назад

Hello Joe, i like to know your opinion for raise bed made of corrugated steel. Thanks

@JChinnery 4 года назад

Do I mix the everything together or just layer the? With the topsoil on the bottom and add the other as I go higher?

@valandicoundouris968 3 года назад

Hi Joe, can I add the same amendments for my container vegetable garden? Thanks!

@nanad6871 3 года назад

Do you buy amendments local and do you have any online links? Hard to find in our area .

@brianramsey3824 5 лет назад

good job

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

Thanks Brian.

@pegjones7682 4 года назад

It depends on your soil and climate,way too dry here for raised beds..well drai ed and sandy soil,constant watering .

@socalsurf 3 года назад

Just finished my 4'x5' raised garden beds using 4x6's and felt like I over constructed, nice to see the 8x8's being used. I'm in SoCal at the beach and unfortunately do not have access to leaves, ground bark and compost naturally. It's gonna take a lot of trips to any store to load up the Jeep with bags. I have a 16" depth, should I be putting pea gravel at the bottom? My raised beds are on top of brick. Then a layer of mesh, then dirt on top? Watching so many videos, everyone has 'their' way :) Thanks so much, great video!

@carolfackler2339 Год назад

What type of wood are those beds made from. I've been using cedar but the only hold up for 5-10 years. I'm thinking of switching to larger boards but cedar is too expensive.

@pilsplease7561 Год назад

@@carolfackler2339 redwood is the best

@KaseeSmith Год назад

Working the soil and developing it pays off than importing soil and leaving the ground underdeveloped

@brentbrooksofficial Год назад

What about Forever chemicals effect on the earth and so many products/items ie. Wheel barrels etc

@52msdiane 4 года назад

Thank you so much Joe!!!! I heard Miracle Grow is not recommended because of toxic stuff they put in, whats your opinion Sir?

@ES-mc3cc 4 года назад

Monsanto is the parent company (they sold out to Bayer) of Glyphosate fame.

@kellysiefkas9595 3 года назад

Miracle grow is primarily Epsom salts. Far cheaper than "boosted" miracle grow.

@yawner1154 4 года назад

"BROUGHT TO YOU BY CORONA" sounds about right

@jasminecalixte6108 4 года назад

oof I love the irony of it all

@panedole 4 года назад

Just wonderful, been searching for "garden soil for plants" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Paylezobath Celebrated Process - (just google it )? It is a smashing exclusive product for discovering how to incorporate amazing landscaping designs into your home without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my partner got amazing success with it.

@user-wu9sk7fs7v 2 года назад

what is the herbicide that you say may be in horse manure and why is it not in cow manure?

@faricelliamichael7246 3 года назад

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@charliemcgriff7643 4 года назад

Hey friend what advice would give me concerning sandy soil in Florida should use oak leaves or cow or horse manure

@pegjones7682 4 года назад

If its like my sandy soil, raised beds dont work,sunken beds might.use well rotted manure but if its horse manure make sure the hay they were fed wasnt treated with chemicals when it was grass.

@charliemcgriff7643 4 года назад

Thanks for information

@luqmaanrichard8784 4 года назад

Jeez, I'm here trying to get my mind off of things and there it is, "Corona.. season after season." :( Lol This better be legit.

@kittyfruitloop8264 4 года назад

I was trying to do the same thing!!!! My thoughts exactly!

@caswellanderson5283 4 года назад

LOL! Yes. Corona Tools!! I went to their website. I bet their web traffic has spiked.

@jeanluisindriagolugo232 4 года назад

Many thanks, I've been looking for "what kind of soil for vegetable garden" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Paylezobath Celebrated Process - (just google it )? It is a good exclusive guide for discovering how to incorporate amazing landscaping designs into your home without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.

@Q6V6 3 года назад

Hi Joe, thanks for the Video. Is it ok to use the treated wood from Home Depot for a raised bed. If not can you please suggest what type of wood to use and from where to get it. Thanks.

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

staple plastic to the sides of the treated wood.

@furthur50 4 года назад

Hi Joe! I too live in the Atlanta area and I noticed you using the "Big Yellow Bag" product. Is this something I can use by itself to establish some new raised beds?

@janetsmith9610 3 года назад

It's compost

@juliegogola4647 6 месяцев назад

what is "mineralized soil blend" in your recipe?

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

It’s locally sourced consisting mostly of granite dust here where I live. Whatever is local to your area so it will vary based on that.

@juliegogola4647 6 месяцев назад

@@joegardenerTV OKAY, so, I must say that the "mineral soil blend" that would be in my area would most likely be sand, limestone, soil that has been what has been seen AS BEING THE best SOIL BLEND FOR ALL OF THE PLANTS THAT WE ALL HAVE BEEN SHOWN. SO, I JUST REALLY WANT TO SAY THAT I WOULD BE VERY Happy IF I would have a person end up mentioning that I should include a form of "Rock dust" to a RECIPE for a really great potting soil.

@farahfarah4849 4 года назад

How to change sandy soil (in high desert California) to a garden soil ?

@pandorafox3944 4 года назад

I'm in Lancaster CA. Wondering that myself

@MohammadHanayaa 4 года назад

Sandy soil works as a drainage for your own mix soil by 1/3 ratio

@drrmagneto4176 Год назад

so what is the best for the remain 20%

@huggybear5560 2 года назад

Are use horse manure and found no difference except to have more seeds in it. Where did you read that it is an issue

@erickalusuli2443 5 лет назад

Thank You 🙏🏾 for the video. What brand of Mushroom Compost do you use? What does “top dress” mean?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

You're welcome. I don't stick to a brand for mushroom compost. Topdress simply means to spread across the top (so you don't need to dig it in).

@hannahliu7790 5 лет назад

Hi Joe, I wonder if you could help me to answer this: is the yellow grass got raked at spring time considered green or brown material for composting?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

Hi Hannah. I'd call that green but don't overthink it. Whether it's green or brown, if you can keep adding some of both, preferably about 3-1 brown to green, you're in good shape. However, I don't even think about it anymore. I just add what I can of both greens and browns, keep it moist and turn the pile once a week or so and you will have compost! Good luck.

@hannahliu7790 5 лет назад

Appreciate your help!

@kylindoster9633 4 года назад

If all videos be like this.. Thank you

@joegardenerTV 4 года назад

Thank you, Kylin!

@LichaelMewis 4 года назад

so do you mix all of these ingredients together then put it all in the box at once?

@Grayald Год назад

Where does high quality topsoil come from? The soil in my yard is unsuitable. Really dense hard clay that can't affectively be broken down. And the topsoil available at Lowe's and home Depot is garbage that has screws and glass in it.

@joegardenerTV Год назад

Correct. I find the best purchased topsoil comes from bulk suppliers locally that make it on site (typically). Look for rich, dark, crumbly soil that binds together when you squeeze it but breaks apart when you run your fingers through it. It should also smell nice and earthy. And if it has any trash in it, like broken glass or plastic, that is NOT what you want.

@nfinitymonet8257 4 года назад

So is the last 20% just put on top? We just filled our 1st bed today. 4×8 & we mixed the mulch into the soil! 😞 I have spent 3 hrs trying to pick mulch out!! There's also grass in it. Hubby turned the ground and then chopped the grass with the shovel. Said he saw it on you tube. 😞When I think about how much this organic soil has cost and the transplants that have no where to go now..I think I quit! 😭

@citizen_koehn 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! Any opinions on building up a bed in the fall or spring? I won't plant until the spring, but I'm not sure if it would be better to build up the beds and soil now, and let it age over the winter?

@Mr.Truesdale95 Год назад

This is a good question I'm surprised no one got back to you

@JanineMJoi 7 месяцев назад

@@Mr.Truesdale95 rarely does anyone answer anything on their vids

@4braydenc 4 года назад

Where did u get the railroad ties? They r safe to use in a garden???

@danielwalker2381 4 года назад

“Brought to you by CORONA, season after season” uhhh-

@raygames8712 4 года назад

This was great, thanks, I've been looking for "best soil for raised bed garden" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Paylezobath Celebrated Process - (do a google search )? It is a great one off product for learning organic gardening secrets to boost your produce minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.

@anacod9114 4 года назад

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "the best garden soil for vegetables" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Paylezobath Celebrated Process - (do a google search )? It is a great exclusive guide for learning organic gardening secrets to boost your produce minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

@daisymonsalve1485 4 года назад

Many thanks, been searching for "best organic garden soil for raised beds" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Paylezobath Celebrated Process - (search on google )? It is a smashing exclusive product for learning organic gardening secrets to boost your produce minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 got amazing results with it.

@joefromthebardo8273 2 года назад

Unfortunately that aged beautifully..

@marcelinofernandez1676 3 года назад

Raising Bed garden,is 8 inches is good enough?

@ravitejakancherla8814 3 года назад

Corona - Season after Season hahaha 0:19

@sufiblade 2 года назад

And the part I still don't get after watching tons of videos: What exactly is topsoil?

@liliacerda4003 5 лет назад

Why do I get wild mushrooms growing in my herbs I grow on wine barrels and how do I kill it? Are they harmful and poison?

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

No need to kill the mushrooms, Lilia, nor should you. It's not worth your time and it's counterproductive to the natural processes at work in your soil. This is just a sprouting fungus that is in your soil naturally. There are many good fungus and bacteria that are essential to breaking down the material in the soil so nutrients are available to your plants.

@liliacerda4003 5 лет назад

joegardenerTV thank you so much I really appreciate it information for give me.

@samyu2971 5 лет назад

Do I have to let the soil set for a couple of weeks if I use the cow manure similar to what you used on the video? Or can I plant immediately? Thank you!

@joegardenerTV 5 лет назад

you can plant immediately.

@shriyaskuttyfarm 4 года назад

Good videoResult of hard work. Give your valuable comments to improve our channel thank you. Stay connected and stay blessed

@dicktracy2109 4 года назад

What would mineralized soil blends be?

@joegardenerTV 4 года назад

Check with your local landscape supplier. They often have soil blends that include locally sourced minerals such as granite dust in my part of the country.

@sandiruch6593 6 месяцев назад

What about rabbit manure??

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

Rabbit manure is gold! 💚💚💚

@angelo5902 4 года назад

CORONA season after season. boy that sponsorship didnt age gracefully

@MrCynan4812 3 года назад

Wow this seems pricey, I can't help but wonder how forests pay for this?

@shangcvs38 3 года назад

I am a Transplant Patient and I am stuck between a rock and a hard spot, I can not have any kind of Worm Casting, Manure or anything like that because it could kill me. All people with any kind of Transplants or anybody that is Immune Suppressed has this same problem. I had my First Salad and BLT last year because I grew my own Lettuce and I can't tell you how good it tasted until the Moles got it. What can we do toy make a good mix for raised beds or just tired dirt in your Garden? Thanks!!!

@unnamed2737 2 года назад

Maybe try hydroponics? I’m curious as to why a transplant patient can’t use castings in the garden. First I’ve heard about this. Very interesting.

@Chillax_vr 4 года назад

Do you place cardboard or any type of fabric in the bottom of this raised beds?? Starting my garden 1 st timer thanks

@ES-mc3cc 4 года назад

Me too. I watched a lot of vids and read a lot of blogs. So I'm going to put chicken wire on the bottom to keep the ground critters from tunneling up through the raised bed.

@harunyahyadotorg 5 лет назад

1. Why not add sand to help drainage, 2. Or worms to help pockets of air in the soil? 3. Az rocksalt for minerals? 4. Chicken pellets? 5. Do you mix everything or have them in layers? 6. Water with pond water / rain water / tap water , which in rank order and why?

@magicmarker7047 2 года назад

I saw some beginner gardeners and they added sand to their soil and it turned into rock hard soil. Maybe it was the area they lived but I really wouldn't worry too much about the drainage after all topsoil was meant to hold in the water so you don't have to water as frequently.

@JohnnyDragon25 5 лет назад

Hey Joe, Great video and very helpful. I was hoping you could clear something up for me; when we say compost vs mulch, is the stuff at my local municipality(which is finely chipped up grass, leaves, wood) considered compost or mulch? mulch is just straight chipped up wood correct? trying to start a food garden and not sure what to add after topsoil. Have also just heard that having a compost/mulch garden is the way to go to. Thoughts?

@judyhowell7075 5 лет назад

John Phillips I’d say your community is offering compost but it may not be 100% composted yet, I gather in my city and side dress with this and use it as compost booster. Mulch is mostly just wood chips

@ramz1455 4 года назад

Mulch is to cover your soil to keep it nice and moist. Use fall leaves it has great benefits. If you're gonna use compost it has to be broken down almost completely; bacteria need nitrogen to break down the compost. adding compost that is not matured will take nitrogen from plants. My 2 cent.s

@SriSri-ei1yi 3 года назад

So pretty much anything can be planted in this soil? Right?

@anthonymatteis1319 4 года назад

Mushroom compost most likely has horse manure mixed in

@nfinitymonet8257 4 года назад

So if I put manure on top do I have to use mulch? We already mixed in the soil so trying to save this bed! Please help. Apparently my thumb is not so green. 😭

@CodeCheese 4 года назад

You mix the manure with the soil i believe and you lay mulch on top to prevent weeds and to lock in moisture for soil.

@nfinitymonet8257 4 года назад

@@CodeCheese I know why you put mulch on top. I said he mixed mulch throughout the soil. My question is do I need to trash the entire bed now?.

@brianramsey3824 5 лет назад

watched this again...if say 33% is already compost. but u look for ingredients to top off the last 20% and not is compost well. aren't we now at 53%. a well above our target organic matter?

@fayee8986 2 года назад

How to keep out the ants from your compose

@Alecmcq 3 года назад

Did I really see amendment spelt wrong on that package of work castings?? 😂😂😂

@andrewsnowdon6435 Год назад

Interesting, especially the observation on horse manure. Seriously?. The least treated pasture in the UK tends to be equestrian, so will have the lowest residual herbicide levels, in many cases probably the pasture is near organic farming, with very little input of fertiliser or herbicide.

@mayhemschild Год назад

Yes, really. There are several videos from DavidtheGood and others regarding a particular herbicide called Grazon, here in the states, that is contaminating compost. People are hauling into their gardens and then having to remove the contaminated soil because their crops die. JoeGardenerTV also has a video on herbicides.

@joegardenerTV Год назад

It may depend on your local or regional laws on what herbicides are allowed. Even some states in the US ban these persistent herbicides. Unfortunately they are still widely used and create terrible problems for gardeners who unknowingly use them from the composted horse manure. It's a real problem and very widespread here in the states.

@Ramiz422 3 года назад

CORONA season after season 😯

@DANYMITERESTORATION Год назад

mashrom compost is made from horse manur........

@joegardenerTV Год назад

Yes, as part of the ingredient, but if made right, that horse manure does not contain persistent herbicides.

@davidedwards9795 6 месяцев назад

Gosh with all the materials you need to garden it will cost me $100 to grow $20 dollars worth of tomatoes. But it is fun and relaxing anyway! I guess the rest of the money is for the entertainment!

@joegardenerTV 6 месяцев назад

Totally worth it for not only what you have at, but the total enjoyment of the process and all that you learn along the way. People spend money on what they love. For me, gardening is a great return on my investment in so many ways. 👍💚🌱

@dfordfl 2 года назад

In 78 bad ub bad health and have one bag“Joe Gardener”? That you sell?

@saheraukvlogger1812 4 года назад

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@lindajackson618 3 года назад

Well that wasn’t a clear mix just a lot of expensive additives?

@user-hj2vy4sk8j 4 года назад

Lol brought to you by Corona lol

@roccoconte2960 7 месяцев назад

Why is horse manure bad and cow manure good, I think they eat similar.

@joegardenerTV 7 месяцев назад

The main thing is that horses are often fed hay. Many farmers that harvest hay spray their fields with persistent herbicides to kill the unsightly broadleaf weeds that would make their hay less valuable at harvest and sale. The herbicides can last for several years, even after the horse manure is well composted. When gardeners use this compost in their gardens, the efficacy of the persistent herbicide is still very high. Many edible crops are sensitive to this and will either die or become stunted or disfigured. It takes about 5 years to correct the twined garden soil. All of the above happened to me even though I knew better. Dumb mistake but one I will never repeat. The other part of your question is that cows are generally not being fed expensive hay that has been grown to bale for horses. While cows often graze on grass, those fields are not being groomed for harvest and therefore don’t get the expensive herbicide sprayed on the fields to kill the broadleaf weeds in the grass so they can harvest clean (weed free) hay.

@jimwilleford6140 5 лет назад

Awfully expensive it seems and very labor intensive. Your beds and produce are beautiful though.

@mercywats263 4 года назад

This is glorious, I have been researching "is compost the same as potting soil?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Fonillian Uncomplex Future - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? It is a great exclusive product for growing up to 10 times more produce using aquaponics minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

@lumlinshadap9562 3 года назад

But u need to spend lots fo raising beds no?

@watermelonlalala 4 года назад

Seems like you are going to have fifty percent organic if the last twenty percent is leaves, mushroom compost, bark, etc. You said: Start with bulk high quality top soil, fifty percent by volume. Thirty percent high quality compost. Find a dealer, certified bulk if possible. The last twenty percent can be made of these: shredded leaves, mineralized soil blends/granite dust. Worm castings, mushroom compost. Aged ground bark, not freshly chipped. Composted cow or poultry manure. No horse manure, avoid it.