How to FILL Raised Garden Beds CHEAP and EASY

[@debichats8634]

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]

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

[@jmfarouche6688]

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]

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

[@jedpusczykowski4955]

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

[@lindawoody8501]

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. ❤

[@fatherofthunder]

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]

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[@preacherman9018]

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]

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

[@garfielda34]

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

[@debbiemills200]

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[@Equinella2]

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[@knoxrunner]

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

[@rllyNoodle]

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]

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.

[@joanspence5836]

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]

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

[@patkrueger7353]

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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@rasserfrasser]

For container growing, logs won't really fit but I'm glad he brings up this point for cost and also for drainage. I don't know why people say containers tend to need more watering. Maybe with fabric ones, but with plastic pots I'm always battling the mud factor. So for both I take the rough soil from sifted soil/compost and put it about 1/4 of the bottom, fill the middle with amended/fertilized soil then top 1/4 with the some fine soil with compost and worm castings. I tried putting pine bark mulch at the bottom but it's such a pain come sifting time so I've stopped, rocks are also not great IMHO LOL. This is my first year so I'm not sure of the results yet. Just wanted to post for other container growers out there. Thanks James! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CynthiaJKress]

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!👏👏 ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥕🥕🥕

[@Theartisticbanana027]

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 🎉

[@MissWoggy]

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

[@GillianHannaOP]

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

[@suzanconklin8415]

Logs! What a great idea! Tell Tuck thanks for the tip! Love you Tuck. ❤🙏🏻😊👍🏻

[@davidsauls9542]

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 !"

[@vickisavage8929]

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.

[@williedragon8060]

We inherited a house and large lot from my wife's mom. As we started to clean the backyard, we found we had 5+ cords of firewood long past usability, over 300' of old cedar fencing and tons of leaves and weeds. A cost estimate from a yard care co. scared us. Then one night watching videos, one came on about raised beds. Thanks to this channel, we used the fencing to build 22 - 4' x 8' x 22" high beds. After composting everything we could, we filled the beds with logs, twigs from trimmings leaves and topped off with just 6 yds of bought soil/compost mix. Excellent, no bending to tend and no tilling and have lots of quality veggies and fruit. Thanks James

[@angorachic]

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

[@KennethByers-w2j]

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.

[@blindkimberly1360]

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

[@ForbiddenFish]

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

[@FloridaGirl-]

I have all my raised beds like this. I line the bottom with mesh cloth though. Detours moles, rats, and if you have gophers, would be a good idea. After setting the logs in I go trim my bushes and chop and drop them in there. Being it’s SO HOT down here in summer. That’s when I work on reamending the dirt. I have again chopped up shrubbery with the hedger. And then top it with chicken manure. And then the hot compost I’ve made. Because the soil does drop yearly. This method is great for SW Florida.

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…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. 🥰💙🐶💙🐾

[@paijlee1]

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

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni videos!

[@waynerogers6530]

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

[@juneoliver1968]

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

[@christophergetchell6490]

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

[@cocolenchojapan]

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.

[@caroly5162]

❤❤ Tuck and James are the best.

[@lindah8053]

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

[@resourcefulgirl]

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!!

[@lauracampos6183]

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

[@indraawai5183]

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❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fionafresh8435]

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

[@HomesteadingGeek]

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.

[@krisy-in-italy]

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. 🫣

[@smas3256]

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. 👑🐕❤❤❤❤

[@marygoodsell3602]

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]

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 😁🐕❤️

[@moomoocho1196]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ for tuck and ❤️ James!

[@Coptergirljs]

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

[@diavolorosa]

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

[@nancyparks195]

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

[@marcobrownstone]

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

[@gracebeforemefarms8365]

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!

[@EVA-LWY]

I ordered a self-water bed a few days ago and I can’t wait to get my hands dirty 😊❤❤❤for Tuck.

[@lisakruger5289]

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

[@uhf0]

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 🙏🏼

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

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:)

[@heshamtawfik5471]

I like the idea of getting your hands dirty😊 it makes it very natural instead of gloves

[@408Dolly]

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

[@Serendipity_Strawberry_Farm]

Hi James we did this in our first large enclosed growing beds and the crops have been amazing. This past summer we did it again with our other new beds and have found that we have some poisonous mushrooms growing through the soil now, we aren’t sure if they are coming from the logs and sticks or whether the spores have come in with the soil we purchased to fill the beds. Preparing now to start to head into our autumn and winter here in Australia I have started going around our farm and push mowing with my catcher on to break down dried eucalyptus and gum leaves to mix into the beds and to cover them, my hope is to add this additional dry matter so that it will compost down into the beds and help us from losing a lot of our soil over the winter months. It’s been a very wet and humid summer for us here which has meant so much bug attack from moths and caterpillars and some strange Little Rock hard shelled black beetle which we have never had before so we have had to put up fencing around each bed and enclose them with fruit tree mesh to stop the moths getting in and destroying the last of our summer crops. As always thankyou for your wonderful videos which are helpful and a joy to watch. Cheers Theresa - South Coast Australia

[@sharonbachman7574]

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

[@rosemarynicholas5437]

Thank you for the raised bed ideas. Moved into a new place and have purchased 5 raised beds. Anxious to get started for spring!

[@toniatalley1977]

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

[@cowboyblacksmith]

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.

[@kyleb835]

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

[@patriciatsunoda5771]

🥰🥰🥰 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.🌻🍎🫐

[@StatusgrowerT73]

I have been eating my homegrown salad all week , its so delicious 🙏🤩🍓🍅🫶🏻hi tucker heres your hearts❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SheenaShines]

Tuck forever - absolute cutest dog ever💯♥️♥️♥️

[@minivandreamin1789]

We cut up our old live Christmas tree and used it to fill the raised bed I used for strawberries. They seemed to really like it.

[@CherylWilliamson-o9j]

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!!

[@kkl8631]

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

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

You and Tuck are so amazing!

[@sweetpeanmolly]

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

[@beckysnead8914]

I also see the bling you have on that one raised bed. It looks like the Taj Mahal with lights and everything.

[@TheGeopoliticsMan]

No, Nirendra Modi is bad down with nationalism and down with the BJP criminals

[@garfielda34]

❤❤❤❤ 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!

[@lisahill2727]

we Love Tuck! my lil pups are goin on 13 this year so good luck to us all!❤❤❤

[@busgeeth-ilemaurice6642]

Helloooooo. Tuck is so cute. Hugo culture is best. Ty. God bless you, Tuck and your garden always. 🙏

[@cindyspiess9963]

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

[@teresamozingo6521]

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

[@deborahplyler6528]

Thanks for sharing about the metal raised beds .

[@ciarabudd2131]

Bought my raised bed from you guys and just filled it earlier today using a similar method! Looking forward to start growing in it

[@TheGeopoliticsMan]

If you plan on getting a raised bed next time, you can make one out of cinder blocks/stone its cheaper and even more durable, the metal beds can be expensive.

[@ciarabudd2131]

@@TheGeopoliticsMan I actually have ones like that as well! I just wanted to try out the cover that came with these and see how they overall compare to the ones I have

[@SuperKabookie]

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

[@loriekerekgyarto3339]

💕💕💕💕💕💕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.

[@eileenwalsh4113]

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

[@jandersen8792]

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

[@MandiSmash]

Tuck is definitely the best boss ever.

[@gregladow3044]

❤❤❤we love Tuck!

[@Kunio08]

Dude, I was just wondering if large logs could be used as filler and a sort of nutrient battery for plants as they break down, and here you are making a video about it. Thanks!👍

[@jamierhoades5767]

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

[@JamesBond-qd5rc]

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

[@DuongGarden]

Making small frames seems sturdy, but my garden is actually too small. Well, I had to watch your video to add a little positivity for the future. I can do the same as you.

[@SuzyLovesJesus]

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

[@mmm-uw1ep]

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

[@Murphis55]

I’ve done this for a few yrs. I throw my grass cuttings in also. You should see the dirt and how rich it looks. Plant your garbage in with your plants but no meat. Best to use fine gauge like 1/4 “ wire underneath to keep out rodents. Do the wire first then cardboard , shredded paper anything that rots. Then your logs and any woody cuttings. Then put in some mushroom fungus powder. Helps with rot, use a mask for the powder so it doesn’t get inhaled,do it on a day that’s not windy.

[@lilysjourney9730]

❤ so happy to see Tuck

[@freygirl4life]

We did cardboard on the bottom, then about 6 inches of straw, and hen 8-10 inches of awesome old manure from a local horse farm

[@victoriawyatt1785]

Tuck you Spring haircut is just adorbs💜

[@hillaryburdick9313]

Very helpful as always! Fun to see your more regular uploads from you now that it’s spring. ❤️❤️❤️s for Tuck!

[@ht6684]

Love my metal raised beds I have them from 4 different companies.

[@libbylauderdale1382]

We all love Tuck.❤❤❤❤❤

[@bels2521]

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

[@ShellyMcDonnell123]

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

[@lindawalton8272]

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 ❤

[@beckyp9700]

TUCK ---- King of the Garden ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💚💚💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤❤❤❤❤❤ It is exciting to see the bedding changes that are happening. Can not wait to see what you plant in which spot. Thank you for sharing your world and knowledge.

[@patriciabeller64]

❤ Tuck! And your hard work and advice!

[@kentcostello5286]

We love your dog he's a great mascot