How to FILL Raised Garden Beds CHEAP and EASY

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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.
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  • @fatherofthunder
    @fatherofthunder19 күн 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. 👍

  • @knoxrunner
    @knoxrunner2 ай бұрын

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

  • @lindawoody8501
    @lindawoody85012 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. ❤

  • @MrsBadger
    @MrsBadger2 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.

  • @user-qr1yv5ip3b
    @user-qr1yv5ip3b21 күн 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.

  • @lindah8053
    @lindah80532 ай бұрын

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

  • @blindkimberly1360
    @blindkimberly13602 ай бұрын

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

  • @jedpusczykowski4955
    @jedpusczykowski49552 ай бұрын

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

  • @noodles8834
    @noodles88342 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!

  • @joanspence5836
    @joanspence58362 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

    @sarahmascara

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @GillianHannaOP
    @GillianHannaOP2 ай бұрын

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

  • @debichats8634
    @debichats86342 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

    @darriemendoza5197

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @jmfarouche6688

    @jmfarouche6688

    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

    @mattgohlke8216

    18 күн бұрын

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

  • @ForbiddenFish
    @ForbiddenFish2 ай бұрын

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

  • @jsfarmgirl
    @jsfarmgirl2 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidsauls9542
    @davidsauls95422 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 !"

  • @fionafresh8435
    @fionafresh84352 ай бұрын

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

  • @HeiderosesPhotograph
    @HeiderosesPhotograph2 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:)

  • @caroly5162
    @caroly51622 ай бұрын

    ❤❤ Tuck and James are the best.

  • @Coptergirljs
    @Coptergirljs2 ай бұрын

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

  • @tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153
    @tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy01532 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. 🥰💙🐶💙🐾

  • @angorachic
    @angorachic2 ай бұрын

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

  • @truelovealchemy
    @truelovealchemy7 күн бұрын

    Go Tuck! And a big shout out to all our bad a** gardening buddies! My chiweenie of 13 years helps me dig/plant everything- he loves to garden! ❤️😂

  • @truelovealchemy

    @truelovealchemy

    7 күн бұрын

    Also thank you for the incredibly useful tips! This will save so much money on soil 🙏

  • @marygoodsell3602
    @marygoodsell36022 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

    @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 😁🐕❤️

  • @paijlee1
    @paijlee12 ай бұрын

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

  • @DocuGarden
    @DocuGarden2 ай бұрын

    Love you guys!

  • @moomoocho1196
    @moomoocho11962 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ for tuck and ❤️ James!

  • @waynerogers6530
    @waynerogers65302 ай бұрын

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

  • @patriciabeller64
    @patriciabeller642 ай бұрын

    ❤ Tuck! And your hard work and advice!

  • @LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica
    @LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica2 ай бұрын

    You and Tuck are so amazing!

  • @brokenmeats5928
    @brokenmeats59282 ай бұрын

    I love ALL The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni videos!

  • @user-zv4wx9em5w
    @user-zv4wx9em5w2 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!👏👏 ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥕🥕🥕

  • @kyleb835
    @kyleb8352 ай бұрын

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

  • @lilysjourney9730
    @lilysjourney97302 ай бұрын

    ❤ so happy to see Tuck

  • @toniatalley1977
    @toniatalley19772 ай бұрын

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

  • @dbeaumontresident847
    @dbeaumontresident8472 ай бұрын

    Excellent video James!

  • @juneoliver1968
    @juneoliver19682 ай бұрын

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

  • @JennieJones-sz1tj
    @JennieJones-sz1tj2 ай бұрын

    Great info - Thank you - Tuck is adorable!

  • @lisakruger5289
    @lisakruger52892 ай бұрын

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

  • @kkl8631
    @kkl86312 ай бұрын

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

  • @smas3256
    @smas32562 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. 👑🐕❤❤❤❤

  • @lauracampos6183
    @lauracampos61832 ай бұрын

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

  • @vickisavage8929
    @vickisavage89292 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.

  • @loriekerekgyarto3339
    @loriekerekgyarto333926 күн 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.

  • @diavolorosa
    @diavolorosa2 ай бұрын

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

  • @shellymcdonnell9019
    @shellymcdonnell90192 ай бұрын

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

  • @nancyparks195
    @nancyparks1952 ай бұрын

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

  • @petanisukses_garden
    @petanisukses_garden2 ай бұрын

    Making very useful organic fertilizer

  • @SuperKabookie
    @SuperKabookie2 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheowlFreedompharms
    @TheowlFreedompharmsАй бұрын

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

  • @marcobrownstone
    @marcobrownstoneАй бұрын

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

  • @jamierhoades5767
    @jamierhoades57672 ай бұрын

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

  • @yukey2587
    @yukey25872 ай бұрын

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

  • @MissaFraQ
    @MissaFraQ2 ай бұрын

    Nice!!! Go James go!

  • @deborahplyler6528
    @deborahplyler65282 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing about the metal raised beds .

  • @teresamozingo6521
    @teresamozingo65212 ай бұрын

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

  • @mmm-uw1ep
    @mmm-uw1ep2 ай бұрын

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

  • @uhf0
    @uhf02 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 🙏🏼

  • @Theartisticbanana027
    @Theartisticbanana0272 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 🎉

  • @indraawai5183
    @indraawai51832 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❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lynnvokes9308
    @lynnvokes93082 ай бұрын

    Great tips. Love Tuck!

  • @eileenwalsh4113
    @eileenwalsh4113Ай бұрын

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

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles14232 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. God bless.

  • @FloridaGirl-
    @FloridaGirl-2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @scubatrucker6806
    @scubatrucker68062 ай бұрын

    Great advice ❤❤

  • @Homesowing
    @Homesowing2 ай бұрын

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

  • @JamesBond-qd5rc
    @JamesBond-qd5rcАй бұрын

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

  • @BrendaTanner-gv1dv
    @BrendaTanner-gv1dv2 ай бұрын

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

  • @patkrueger7353
    @patkrueger73532 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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @Treycotwright
    @Treycotwright2 ай бұрын

    I hope everyone's having a good weekend

  • @John_outside
    @John_outside2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip love tuck ❤

  • @elainelear4982
    @elainelear49822 ай бұрын

    I have used this method for my beds.

  • @bluerivercountry
    @bluerivercountry2 ай бұрын

    This is for you Tuck ❤

  • @dianefeola9470
    @dianefeola94702 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ such a nice little guy. 🥰

  • @garfielda34
    @garfielda342 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!

  • @christophergetchell6490
    @christophergetchell64902 ай бұрын

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

  • @dougellis7917
    @dougellis79172 ай бұрын

    I ❤❤❤ Tuck. Your garden is good too.

  • @sharonbachman7574
    @sharonbachman75742 ай бұрын

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

  • @wunone67
    @wunone672 ай бұрын

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

  • @ceceliariddick4202
    @ceceliariddick42022 ай бұрын

    This is so helpful thanks for sharing

  • @MandiSmash
    @MandiSmash2 ай бұрын

    Tuck is definitely the best boss ever.

  • @SheenaShines
    @SheenaShines2 ай бұрын

    Tuck forever - absolute cutest dog ever💯♥️♥️♥️

  • @408Dolly
    @408Dolly26 күн бұрын

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

  • @cindyspiess9963
    @cindyspiess99632 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 ! 🎉

  • @poma9878
    @poma98782 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for making the video

  • @rhondahooker9016
    @rhondahooker90162 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @chantaltulliez8066
    @chantaltulliez8066Ай бұрын

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

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast90102 ай бұрын

    Good job!

  • @user-zp7zm8ny5c
    @user-zp7zm8ny5c2 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!!

  • @lorismills8869
    @lorismills88692 ай бұрын

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

  • @kentcostello5286
    @kentcostello52862 ай бұрын

    We love your dog he's a great mascot

  • @singncarpenter6270
    @singncarpenter62702 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤ Keep on going Tuck!

  • @jandersen8792
    @jandersen87922 ай бұрын

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

  • @eclecticzebra35
    @eclecticzebra35Ай 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! 🤩

  • @SuzyLovesJesus
    @SuzyLovesJesus2 ай бұрын

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

  • @timkopp2204
    @timkopp22042 ай бұрын

    Good job, Tuck!

  • @sharonb8714
    @sharonb87142 ай бұрын

    Tuck is so cute.🐕

  • @sweetpeanmolly
    @sweetpeanmolly2 ай бұрын

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

  • @cocolenchojapan
    @cocolenchojapanАй 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.

  • @mattbendzinski4945
    @mattbendzinski4945Ай бұрын

    Hello to you and Tuck. Many great ideas.

  • @bels2521
    @bels25212 ай бұрын

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

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