📊 Soil & Materials Needed
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💡 Pro Tips
- Mel's Mix = 1/3 compost, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite — great for square foot gardening
- Don't use pure topsoil in raised beds — it compacts too much and drains poorly
- Recommended bed depth: 6" for greens, 12" for most veggies, 18"+ for root crops
- Fill the bottom 6–12" with cardboard, logs, or leaves (hugelkultur) to save on soil and improve drainage
- Soil will settle 10–15% over the first season — plan to top off