The Internet Lost It's Mind When I Placed Raised Beds Directly on Grass

[@Ashencrowe]

I did my raised beds just like you when I lived in Michigan. Just tossed the frames down, and leveled things out a bit. 15 years of weed and grass-free beds. No problems. Then, the job took me to West Tennessee, and I discovered Bermuda grass. It's the normal "lawn grass" here. Hearty and hard to kill off, even with tarps or chem warfare. Its runners and rhizomes drill through layers of the thickest landscape blanket, and its seeds get everywhere. So, I understand both sides. Not even ripping out the sod, digging down, and deep-setting the frames, and mulching deeply with 12" beds keeps out noxious Bermuda. Grass type matters, folks. Luke is right for a gardener who has never dealt with Bermuda. Luke's audience is Michigan gardeners in particular. If you're not a Michigan gardener, then your mileage may vary, and you'll need to adjust your approach.

[@arianafuentes5224]

Thanks for saying this... I need the bermuda experienced gardeners lol

[@anymor7609]

Yes Bermuda grass infests everything. Pulling it actually propagates it!! I can’t believe the jungle that forms in TN monsoons of April- bare earth becomes a jungle in a month with vines reaching the tops of power lines. It’s amazing but dock Johnson grass vetch and bamboo and other weeds are ridiculously tough to kill. Don’t even think about kudzu! I don’t miss northern winters but I after 25 years in the south I still can’t get over how lush the weeds get in a few weeks with poison ivy leaves as big as serving platters and volunteer redbuds and sumac trees growing in the driveway already requires loppers and it’s only Memorial Day.

[@brittanytorres2797]

Yes! In Oklahoma and currently having to rip out and rebuild my beds because of bermuda. Hopefully I can get a good enough barrier this time.

[@mirandanichols458]

Thank you for explaining this! I’m trying to figure out how to set up garden boxes for the first time and we have Bermuda grass EVERYWHERE in our yard (south Alabama, Wiregrass region) and all around us is wiregrass (hence the name). So I’m really trying to find a solution specific to my area. Which hasn’t been easy for all the reasons stated above and in the video lol

[@carolstettheimer9906]

Yep, I put my raised beds right down on the grass, and there’s Bermuda up in the bed, and I’m here on YT looking for help!

[@JohnDoe_88]

it was pretty clear to me you had more than enough soil on top to suppress any grass. Now worms will eat the dying grass and turn it into a layer of worm castings.

[@sad4real]

Hurray!!! I was second guessing myself having just put in 2 raised beds on top of grass. I'm new to gardening and these are my firsts. I almost took them apart thinking I messed up. Saved me alot of unnecessary work. Thank you!

[@Narimene8]

I put my raised beds on the grass, 3 years now, no problems. You are young a very knowledgeable. Thank you!!!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

NO PROBLEMS HERE lol we placed them right on the grass .... not 1 blade made it up ...... wait till I show how we did back to eden with no cardboard =)

[@redinnalong6528]

We did the BTE as well, with cardboard or news paper in raised beds.

[@DanelleW]

I put cardboard and newspaper in my compost pile, but never directly into the garden....hmmmmm I may have to look into this. PLEASE post a video on your gardening methods, Doug and Stacy. I'm very interested!!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Danelle W k

[@mobiusprolix8454]

lol

[@janetschexnayder2813]

Of course, it all depends where you live. In south Louisiana, we have bionic weeds and a very long weed season! I would put something under the bed and STILL expect to see grass growing in the beds. Our grass will puncture a swimming pool -- in the center under the pressure of water and with no direct sunlight!

[@jennyg3894]

This was really informative and is going to save me some time. I know it's been 5 years, but hey, I appreciate you!

[@fumasterchu]

I wish this were true for Bermuda grass. It's the bane of my existence! I am so envious of folks with just plain ol' grass.

[@YSLRD]

I stopped using weed barrier because it grew through ( as in poked holes in it) and made a monster mat. I use newspaper now. At least the bermuda doesn't bond with the cover.

[@bencarey8988]

Yeah you're right the only thing that stops Bermuda is concrete

[@Nikijo22]

@@bencarey8988 It grows under concrete and comes out through the other side or grows through the cracks.

[@bencarey8988]

Thanks for the tip 🤪

[@Rwtw1]

I’m envious too. I’m up to my ears in Bermuda. It’s just grows over the mulch.

[@edgeofthebayou]

😂😂 Love your sarcasm when showing your first bed. I did my beds exactly like this with NO cardboard etc.. and I DO NOT have weeds either! Love your videos and expertise, your my KZbin go to for all my gardening questions/needs! Keep it up! Your doing an amazing job!

[@AMarlow2007]

Sandy Edgington same here, our raised bed has been going for two months now, and not a single blade of weed or grass.

[@phylvalen9991]

You're so right in what you say and I love you saying age is just a number. I'm 64 and have been gardening for many years but am starting up a large bed after a long hiatus. I recently moved to a farm which is on solid bedrock hence the need for a raised bed. you only have to be concerned when dealing with invasive grass like kikuyu. Don't worry about the naysayers at all...you're doing a great job! After the long period away from veg gardening I feel like a greenie so have devoured all your tutorials and have learned so much from you. Thanks for your passion and commitment and for sharing your knowledge. Happy gardening !!

[@mikelane1713]

My wife and I really appreciate your videos. You are informative and helpful; always in a positive way. Thanks!

[@susanemadai8087]

Do not worry about those comments. You are great! Please keep uploading your videos, I love them. I am turning 45 this year and just started learning how to garden from KZbin. Age doesn't count, experience does. Cheers

[@gwaz4204]

your turning 50 this year!! happy early birthday!!

[@kateland5870]

I think it is so funny that people comment that you don't know what you are doing!! Look at your garden, it is amazing!!! I have been following you for a while and implement your techniques and I am so grateful for your knowledge! I am a little older than you are and you know so much more then me and I have never questioned it lol! Don't listen to the haters, they are probably jealous of your amazing gardening skills! Keep up the good work!

[@KT4meMrsTee]

You are correct, I built my raised beds just like you on top of grass. I think I laid down newspaper first but it probably wasn't necessary. Good job. Love your enthusiasm!

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

I did all of mine following you, no weeds! I mulch when I plant, and during late fall after everything has been harvested. No weeds. It's great in spring to come into the garden with no weeds. Thank you.

[@dymondwillow2]

We have quack grass here in northern Alberta and the runners can travel through cement (it seems). My raised beds lay fallow for two years. This year I could not even get a pitch fork through the soil to tear up the roots. It all had to be hand ripped out. Yes I did lay a few layers of cardboard under the wooden frames. So, Luke, you are very lucky to be able to do that and save a bunch of time!

[@kerry4987]

Thank you so much for this video! I was just in the yard removing chunks of turf for my new bed and my husband said you don’t need to do that. I didn’t believe him. So he said.. go watch your guy see what he says.. and you say NO! I am so happy!! 😃

[@patriciasummers8881]

Thank you Luke. You cleared up a lot as far as how much cover to smother out various grasses. This is very useful information! Unfortunately where I live there is native wiregrass, crabgrass and Johnson grass; indestructible, immortal, pervasive and stronger than anything else alive in my garden. So I will have to put down at least some cardboard under my beds. But if I ever decide to move out of this area I believe I will endeavor to find a place with none of those grasses and with instead what you call city grass. These wicked grasses I have are my worst gardening problem. The raised beds will help a lot. I plan to do the intensive onion and lettuce plantings you demonstrated. Also I’ll trim the bottom leaves of my tomatoes and zucchini. You are such a wealth of information and most of us appreciate you very much! Your positivity alone is priceless! I’ve been very encouraged by your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@sandy-rr1by]

sooo glad to see this vid!!! ive stacked 3 blocks high topped with a 4" solid block to hold the layer of regular grass cloth intended to keep the dirt in the beds. daughter is agast that i built on top of grass with just the cloth. been tossing in cardboards, paper shreds, leaves now that gardening is over. planning to spread a tarp on top to kill off what seeds might be in the materials over the winter. thank you for sharing your experience.

[@bobpeterson1123]

I totally remember about three years ago when the whole Internet lost its mind over this. I even remember what I was doing when it happened, I was washing my car on a sunny June day, and then, BAM! It was a crazy time, kids. You should have seen the pandemonium. It was totally nuts!

[@heyleebaby]

I appreciate this video! I am in the process of moving a raised bed left here by the last renters to a new spot in the yard and I was prepared to put down cardboard and other recommendations. I'm glad I don't have to waste the time doing so!

[@KimJimenez]

Lol. Of course, the internet goes crazy over any little thing. Loved your sarcasm! 😂😂

[@wurthitall9162]

Kimberly Ann Jimenez he's over here crying 😢

[@sandrabeck8788]

Kimberly Ann Jimenez yeah, so many experts out there too lazy to make their own videos!

[@seaserpent40]

yes, you are qualified!!! I enjoy your videos very much, not a new gardener but I am new to growing in Michigan.

[@folklohrfamily7310]

Thank you for clarifying that. Although I did not comment about that before, I am grateful and thankful to understand it better now.

[@corries.5430]

I had wondered about that. I really appreciated the explanation! Your method really eliminates unnecessary extra work!

[@Francinestube]

Thank you so much. I've watched all the recent videos and am now going back in time to see the ones I've missed. I saw the one previous and thought, 'well look at that, he's planting straight on grass, wow, how does he do it?' and this video followed, lol

[@delphinekirkland1757]

Wow, thanks! This is great and just what I needed to know. Even though I grew up in the country and gardened my entire life I still learn a lot from your videos! I take notes! It's exciting. Had been gardening in the same beds for 30 years but now I'm starting over again in a new place and 600 miles southwest of where I was. I only have 600 sq.ft of beds but I'm used to growing thousands. We have an open lawn area that would be perfect for massive expansion. We wondered about just putting the raised beds right on top of the grass. Now we know for sure. When we thought about it, made sense that the soil would smother the grass out. Thanks!!!

[@gardeningstuffandthangs3564]

Luke I've been watching you since I started gardening (you were so young) I am easily twice your age and my husband and I wouldn't have had the success we have without your videos! Keep up the great job!!

[@michele695]

This is good news for me. This has been driving me crazy. I am trying not to use cardboard,news print and weed fabric so as to keep my garden as organic as possible. I wish I had found your video long ago. Thank you soooooooooooo much. I will make sure to check out all your other videos.

[@rachf18]

So glad you posted this! I've just built and filled my first raised beds, then suddenly questioned whether I should have cleared the grass first.... was starting to worry I'd need to remove all the soil and start again, but I'm relieved to see such clear evidence that I shouldn't waste my time! Hoping to start planting in the next week or two :D

[@glinnisbaines]

where do you live? I'm starting mine and I was told that I couldn't start them on my grass. After watching his video I feel a little relieved but I'm still worried. I do remember a kiddie pool being left in my yard for a few months and the grass died where the pull was. So, im thinking the same will happen with a raised bed??

[@shanteporter4676]

Thanks for the education on that... It may come in handy for someone! Don't let people annoy you... Your followers appreciate you!

[@imatugwaddle2291]

Hey, Luke, you don't need to justify yourself to anyone. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

[@Afterburner]

LOL - I had watched many people put raised beds on grass before and never figured people would be so freaked out at seeing it on a video. I always wonder about people who preach but don't practice what they sell.. I plan on doing this in my back yard garden and was glad to see this video which confirmed what I had seen ;>)

[@mistylee793]

Because of you I'm putting in my first raised bed tomorrow. Bought everything tonight just gotta build it. I hope it is bountiful. I'm a complete newbie.

[@kerspaprogbalceram3669]

I put my raised bed right on top of an oleander bush that i cut down, and not even that seems to be able to grow through, people are way too paranoid about weeds.

[@squintspalledorous3376]

Kerspaprog Balceram correct, in permaculture we embrace the weeds. most are even edible.

[@mrs8792]

I’m so grateful for your channel. You practice what you teach, so thhhhhhh to nay sayers.

[@NoName-rg3np]

Not only are there hardly any weeds, but my goodness there's some healthy delicious looking veggies in there!

[@MIgardener]

You got that right! :D

[@ekimr5975]

You looks so young in this video 😊 Thank you so much for your help You just saved me and my back from digging up grass I just placed 4 10 by 5 beds on grass and will fill them up Keep up the good work Love your videos and will soon order seeds from you One love

[@kimberlyhendrick8803]

Glad you channel showed up on my feed. Awesome news! Will certainly watch other videos. Thanks a buschel!

[@blythewalker4650]

I, for one, am so glad you made this video! It was very informative and I am super excited to redo my raised beds for next year with the wealth of information you gave me. Thank you!!

[@matthewrick]

Not all grasses are the same. Crabgrass would turn those beds into raised lawns. I put raised beds in my back yard lawn as well, but I completely excavated the top 8 inches of grass roots and soil, put down 2 layers of cardboard and 4 layers of landscaping fabric then back-filled the beds with weed free soil and compost. Crabgrass had completely infiltrated the beds within a year. My beds require a full dig out reset twice a year to keep them functional. I’m currently planning a full yard remodel - scrap the beds, kill the lawn, use a sod cutter to remove the turf, lay down a heavy plastic barrier, top with pea gravel and then reinstall the beds. I’m sure this guy is annoyed with trolls but a little research on his part would reveal that this isn’t a useable technique for many (most?) would-be lawn gardeners.

[@dillionflent2705]

Host helpful gardening videos I’ve seen thus far for beginners or experts!! Thank you

[@KM-zn3lx]

I'd listen to you in a heartbeat and I'm 57!

[@soniyabutani8441]

I think you r doing a great job , people like me are only learning from your experiences so don’t worry too much bout silly comments,

[@cherylhelm4282]

I have been gardening this way for years. People think I am weird. Just be patient and keep up the great work!

[@johnhubbard6262]

We have St Augustine, which is one of the toughest grasses to overcome. Even if you cut it out, remove soil, and treat the soil, it will reseed itself and take over whatever you try to plant instead. But we do have success as you do with beds, we just have to do one more step. I cut down 3" on mine and flip the grass soil side up, then plant over it. The results is just sporadic shoots of grass coming up, which could just be re-seeding from the rest of the lawn. Love your Videos - Stay young as you can

[@shirleycastle5170]

You are correct with the raised beds and no weeds. I have 14 raised beds exactly like yours and no weeds. Best thing ever is raised beds. High 5 to you.

[@davidalthoen3597]

Thank you!!!! You saved me a ton of work :) :) :)

[@paulettemayfield8171]

This is halarious! I have done beds with and without barrier and the barrier is a wastes if time. Listen people!!! Luke know his business!! Great job Luke. Keep it coming!

[@tulipsmoran5197]

Agreed...that technique is sound. I've ALWAYS started my raised beds by setting the wood frames directly on the grass...Never had a week problem.

[@gwenwilliams5940]

😂 Love it! Unfortunately, I love in Texas and deal with both crabgrass and bermuda grass which did not get smothered. Even cardboard was no match for the bermuda. Bermuda just grew under the cardboard until it found a way up. Most of the normal grasses, especially further north will not pose a problem.

[@meriemo4482]

You are a life saver I have lot of grass and I hate to remove it before preparing a bed

[@jmseipp]

I put weed fabric on the bottoms of all of our beds and the Torpedo grass still came up through some of them and that's with nearly 12 inches of soil on top of the grass! Michigan grass is totally wimpy in comparison.

[@christhomas4623]

Built my first ever raised bed (4'x8' using 2x10's) last year on a Bermuda grass lawn. Used no native soil to prevent grass or weed seeds. No problems last year, but this year the Bermuda started making its way up the inside of the bed walls somehow. I pull it out by the roots as best I can when I discover it running, but it's a super aggressive grass so I hope it doesn't spread in the bed too much to keep under control!

[@MrsRBarry]

This is so awesome! Thank you for the useful information!

[@debracook1688]

I shared your video with my husband and he’s been looking at quite a few of them. Young doesn’t matter. Experience matters. Keep on young man.

[@kathyhism]

how funny i never thought about your age. your garden is happy! happy! happy! and no garden cares about age. just made me laugh. love you videos, your gardens great!

[@ThomasL1776]

Man o man, totally love it. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER FREIND. Great job, keep up the good work. We as a community appreciate you, FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT YOU PUT INTO YOUR VIDEOS. THANK YOU SIR!

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

Thanks for your very informative message in gardening. All blessings from Ireland

[@degul2000]

Thank you! People/Neighbors/Friends thought I was crazy for leaving the grass in my newly built raised beds. And then they blew a gasket when they saw dead tree trunks on the bottom of the beds as I was waiting for the soil to be delivered. I've researched, I've taken Ag classes at UC Davis. I got this...

[@mildredwilkins5781]

Yes you do!!!!

[@TheWicklunds25]

I appreciated the video. Your smug comeback to your raised bed construction is humorous. This is one reason I decided to start growing in planter box type containers instead of larger, raised beds. I need to use more vertical space because I don't have a big yard. I have raised beds also, but the soil in them is more native to this area and not solely container soil and it isn't very nutritionally advanced. I have added sphagnum and rock dusts and other items but it gets expensive. I have added worm castings and worm casings to get more nutrition. It will take more time. The thing is, when I started the raised beds, I put down landscape fabric and wetted cardboard, I also made one with neither of those and it is doing better than them... I still will get weeds. So... I thought your raised bed idea was fine. Really lucked out on the pro mix bed. WOW! @ you!!

[@HubsByG]

Loved this video, loved the sarcasm. We are putting in deeper beds and the only problem we have is birds pooping out seeds that start to grow on the surface.

[@dartagnantaft5918]

I'm glad you made this video because I'm lazy and was going to do it that way anyways.

[@cheesekake1841]

Excellent video! Love it! It answers my question if I should put cardboard down before putting down my raised bed...

[@cheriboone]

Tnx for that. I just bought raised and really didn't want to til! So taking your advice!!

[@maryiorio426]

We made our 12-inch deep raised bed three years ago & put it right on top of grass too, because I was afraid to ask my husband to both build me a raised bed & dig up grass! I figured, no light, no growth. And we have had absolutely no issues with grass or weeds growing up thru the soil. It’s good to know that the same is true for 6-inch raised beds! #AnotherMichiganGardener.

[@ryleemichelle9118]

lol I love your reaction!! This is excellent!! Thank you so much for making these videos as it is helping me tremendously!

[@donhill8929]

Thank you for the great info in all your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@redinnalong6528]

We have raised beds and we don't have any grass in them either, so I know for a fact it can be done. I need to mulch around the blue berry bushes this year. By the way I love the light wood mulch you have between the beds. It makes it look so much cleaner and neater. I will be doing this.

[@brianlee6849]

Excellent info 👍. I'm about to build 6 4'x16'x 11" beds and my research is exactly what you said so I'm not worried about the grass. I will cut the area as short as possible and spread it through out the beds along with sawdust and manure . The fill dirt is coming from a local place that mix's compost and topsoil. My wife pays he is just a tour with great success. We will also be composting and adding that to the beds later. Thank you 👍

[@kelcritcarroll]

Just ignore the stupid negative comments! I think you are doing a great job and I find your videos very informative

[@bobbythebrainii2118]

This is great. I’m setting up 2 beds right now so they are ready for the spring.

[@casualpreparedness2347]

I did the same thing and it works. Excellent Video As Always. 💯👍👍😎☀️

[@Sandra-yx6yp]

Great video, and YES I heard the exact same thing! I have 3, 4x8 raised beds that are 10.5 inches high. I placed them on grass, and have no weeds what so ever! Listen and learn ppl! Thx Luke👍☺️

[@MIgardener]

Join the success club! :D

[@courtneyscupboard]

dont let the naysayers stop you i believe in what you are doing.my garden will be awesome because of the tips and videos.

[@sunshine1379]

I hear ya! I put in raised beds this season and the my whole family lost their minds too. ¿ keep up the great videos, They are great! ♡

[@warzshadow9701]

I was wanting to put a raised garden bed over my grass too! I live in Orlando FL, and saw all the videos about using landscaper paper and cardboard, all sorts of stuff. I figured good golly that's alot to do! I am going to give this a try. Thank you! I was wanting raised beds due to our rain storms that in the past flooded my in ground garden and killed everything. Hurricanes and tropical storms are brutal.

[@tonyantonuccio4748]

I also put my raised bed directly on grass: hardware cloth (anti gopher); 2" of stone (drainage); 12" of soil. Worked great.

[@dadmezz4024]

Very nice explanation....thank you for the information.

[@bigrich6750]

I did exactly that. Mine have done great. To get started last year, I filled my beds half way up with free wood chips then topped them off with store bought soil. This fall I had some nice compost from grass clippings and topped them off with that after harvesting all my summer crops. I rarely see a weed in my beds. My soil is black and crumbly. My beds are filled with fall crops that are doing great. The only problem I have is squirrels digging in the beds. I could put some wire over the beds but it isn’t bad enough to worry about it.

[@derwood2783]

i love your wonderful use of sarcasm

[@ai-man212]

Awesome. Great information.

[@alham1818]

thank you for this video I'll be showing this to my mother as I been doing the same thing.

[@Dparrey]

I'm happy how clearly and simply this answered my question about grass under beds as a beginner. Like... load the video NOOOOOO ITS FINEEE!!! Never going to worry about it again haha

[@jumpoffa5011]

I have 4 10x4 raised beds. It is good to know why I really don't have any weeds in them. I do get the top of the surface weed that is common in the State of California. Just a pinch and its gone. Anyway, I do appreciate your response to this question. I always say that there is no stupid questions, even when there are those that feed on it as being stupid. Sometimes you have to repeat yourself for those that just came on board, like me, or those that had forgotten what you had said. Keep up the good work.

[@leinamiller1406]

Hahahha...so true, age is just a number, experience is what counts, and also you have lots of proofs to show that there's nothing wrong with putting raised beds directly on the grass. As a matter of fact, I am getting ready to put 2 raised beds in my garden, and it's great to know that I don't have to lay any fabric or whatever else underneath. I know how some people can be, so I understand why you had to explain. It's always good to set the record straight. :)

[@nytrusbk]

lol "i will have to let this bed go fallow" lol too funny... i will say that i built raised beds at 12" i dug the edge down 2" to make it level and filled it with 10" of topsoil... I did get 2 points where a single dandelion leaf popped up i just pulled it... and i did see some grass i pulled it as well... i can not garentee that the soil was perfectly wed free.... since it was the cheapest around but i will totally agree with you on this one... most of my weeds are surface based. i liked this video because i also have seen grief on putting beds directly on the ground... good for you for fighting back on this.

[@eriksmith9484]

Very impressive garden! I tip my hat to you sir

[@daledave00]

i have put my raised beds directly on the grass, just like you and never had any problem with weeds! 👩‍🌾

[@heidihyndman]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!

[@clashingtom2582]

I started a raised bed 2 years ago but never bought dirt to fill it. All I've done is add the little bit of compost we've made and there is around 3-4 inches deep... No grass here either. Thanks for the video.

[@Danny66G1]

Luke, I'm glad you made this video. I had questions too, but now you gave answered them. I am planning a backyard like the one you have next year. My wife and I enjoy all the informative videos you and Cindy put on video. Thanks!!

[@TheRealLady]

Aww, I know this video is old but it made me sad that you had to address the issue. It totally changed your energy. I'm glad I found you tho. Keep up the good work!

[@zakittyslair]

nice looking garden Luke, you are blessed!

[@fraherfarms]

We have Bermuda grass here in Oklahoma and if you don’t stay on top of it, it will come up and take over the bed. Lots of cardboard down first. Love your videos; very informative.

[@kellyc2425]

We put our raised beds, made from 2"x12" and oldcastle blocks right on top of Bermuda grass, and it's 100% suppressed.

[@clwest3538]

Not only does the Bermuda grow up but so does that darn vine!

[@colat1265]

im glad you put this out because there IS a common misconception that you have to smother the grass with SO much before you add dirt and plant. Im all about working smarter and not harder. if its unnecessary to add layers upon layers of mulch, wood chips and compost , etc...i'm not going to do it. Its GOOD that you MADE this vid because by people ALLOWING these myths to spread just discourages people from starting a garden or they end up doing extra work thats NOT needed. I've been searching online for a quite a while and this is the ONLY video confirming what i suspected. YOUve proven you actually know what you're talking about

[@whathappenedwas7083]

I always go to you for learning gardening

[@trialerror8728]

I loved this! I'm glad you're standing up for yourself! Love your channel!

[@andreachambliss3383]

My first raised beds, I used cardboard. They were about 6” deep. My BF told me my neighbor’s weed bins would make it to my veggie beds. It did after about 3 years. The new beds I used weed cloth but are 11” deep. I wish I had seen this video first. I will follow your advice with the new raised beds. 57 years old. 🙋🏽

[@amandabarnes8303]

Haha! Even as a novice gardener, I knew the grass wouldn't grow through. I have a raised bed that I planted 2 years ago and still don't have any grass coming through it! There weeds, sure. But even with the winds reaching upwards of 70mph, I still don't have grass growing in the bed. Lol

[@DanelleW]

Isn't it odd, how everyone seems to think their way is the ONLY way to do things (when everyone knows my way is best--haha)? There's more than one to skin a cat, and y'all just show us another way to do things. Thanks Luke, I've learned a lot from you, and you've inspired me to keep trying.