7 galvanized water trough planter beds raised even higher erica at northwest edible life asks if this garden in williams oregon is the most attractive veggie garden ever.
Water trough raised garden beds.
Drip water slowly into the basin refilling as it seeps through until water is left standing on the surface.
I don t have city water on my rural farm so we rely on a rain catchment system instead.
They re a smart replacement for the typical wooden raised beds because they re sturdy and last a long time.
Two troughs with a small footprint each is 2 feet wide and 6 feet long sit side by side in the yard behind a san francisco row house in a garden created by designer katey mulligan.
Water troughs or stock tanks as they re also called make fabulous gardening beds.
Like other containers troughs can dry out faster than in ground plantings or raised beds in hot weather.
At a height of 24 inches each trough provides a luxurious depth of soil to promote root growth of vegetables and herbs.
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 detect moisture 2 3 down you re good.
Don t over compensate by watering too much.
If you pick one 36 or higher they ll also keep bunnies out too.
Troughs also know as stock tanks make a great and attractive alternative to wooden raised beds.
This brings the soil closer to waist height for easier maintenance.