So, tell me, how does this work?
What is Pre-Mix?
What is Essential Elements?
How much Essential Elements do I need?
Why do you use cement blocks?
I understand the functionality of the use of concrete blocks with this system but what if I don't like the look of them in my yard?
How much is the Pre-Mix and Essential Elements?
Where can I get it? Do you deliver?
Do you sell cement blocks?
Can you help me with the design of my raised bed garden?
Can you help me build my raised bed garden?
Can you help me maintain my raised bed garden?
So, tell me, how does this work?
The basis of our organic growing process revolves around a special peat moss-based growing medium called Pre-Mix and an organic plant food called Essential Elements. When these two products are mixed together in a raised bed constructed from common cement blocks, the bed becomes a pH balanced growing system.
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What is Pre-Mix?
The patented Pre-Mix is a peat moss-based potting mixture that also contains organic cotton burr compost and rice hulls. It is a non-herbicide sprayed compost.
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What is Essential Elements?
Essential Elements contain a 4-3-3 fertilizer with 42 trace elements and has been carefully formulated to help plants obtain and maintain optimum nutrition. Plants grown in this organic fertilizer consistently absorb tremendous amounts of nutrients.
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How much Essential Elements do I need?
One five-gallon pail of Essential Elements per bed is generally recommended before each planting. How much EE needed is determined by the number of gardens and/or plantings per year. For example, typically, in the southern United States, three gardens can be planted in the calendar year.
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Why do you use cement blocks?
Cement blocks are preferred because they are inherently modular, readily available, and inexpensive. A block's holes can be used to integrate vertical support structures for growing plants. For example, cattle panels, which are welded steel grids with 6" square openings, can be wire-tied to the vertical structure creating an excellent support system for climbing plants. Flexible PVC tubing seated properly in block holes can create an arch structure that can support greenhouse material in the event of a cold snap or frost, is another example. In addition, blocks don't leach chemicals into the soil the way railroad ties or landscape timbers will.
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I understand the functionality of the use of concrete blocks with this system, but what if I don't like the look of them in my yard?
We are aware of some customers that have lined the exterior wall of the blocks with treated lumber to enhance the natural look. Some people have surrounded their beds with either shadow box or picket fences to enhance the attractiveness. All in all, the blocks are functional and line your bed with a non-chemically based structure. Should you desire to make your bed or beds a piece of lawn architecture, go for it! Make your beds a creative expression all your own!
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How much is the Pre-Mix and Essential Elements?
Contact us to discuss your planting requirements so we can provide you with a proper estimate.
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Where can I get it? Do you deliver?
We are located in Augusta, Georgia and our products are inventoried in our facility located about fifteen minutes from North Augusta, SC (Exit #1 on I-20). We can deliver orders in the local Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) for an additional fee.
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Do you sell cement blocks?
We do purchase and resell a special, light-weight block that is comparable to those you may find at your local home center store.
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Can you help me with the design of my raised bed garden?
Yes. We recommend the simplicity of the standard 4' x 16' bed. However, there are other designs available, as popularized in the e-Book "Gardening Len's Way" available at http://www.gardeningrevolution.com.
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Can you help me build my raised bed garden?
Yes. Partial or full installation of your bed or beds is available by our installation team. Contact us to discuss your particular installation requirements.
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Can you help me maintain my raised bed garden?
No, we DO NOT offer assistance with garden maintenance. However, we are always available to answer any questions you may have regarding your Raised Bed Organic bed(s).
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Grow your Raised Bed Organics garden anywhere! Your backyard, no matter how big or small, is a perfect place to grow your own organic vegetables!
Raised Bed Organics garden beds are made using standard cement blocks. Because cement blocks are modular, the size and shape of your bed is determined by you and your available space. Design possiblities are limitless.