They re a smart replacement for the typical wooden raised beds because they re sturdy and last a long time.
Water trough raised garden beds.
Be sure to check if the trough needs water frequently by putting your fingers into the soil.
At a height of 24 inches each trough provides a luxurious depth of soil to promote root growth of vegetables and herbs.
This brings the soil closer to waist height for easier maintenance.
They re easy to use no building required and cost wise not a bad investment as they will last forever and keep burrowing animals out.
If you pick one 36 or higher they ll also keep bunnies out too.
Other recommendations include watering the tree thoroughly after planting.
Like other containers troughs can dry out faster than in ground plantings or raised beds in hot weather.
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Water troughs or stock tanks as they re also called make fabulous gardening beds.
Don t over compensate by watering too much.
These troughs sit on concrete blocks.
Drip water slowly into the basin refilling as it seeps through until water is left standing on the surface.
If you detect moisture 2 3 down you re good.