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 trough raised garden beds.
At a height of 24 inches each trough provides a luxurious depth of soil to promote root growth of vegetables and herbs.
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.
This brings the soil closer to waist height for easier maintenance.
Troughs also know as stock tanks make a great and attractive alternative to wooden raised beds.
If you pick one 36 or higher they ll also keep bunnies out too.
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.
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.
Be sure to check if the trough needs water frequently by putting your fingers into the soil.
Other recommendations include watering the tree thoroughly after planting.
These troughs sit on concrete blocks.
Like other containers troughs can dry out faster than in ground plantings or raised beds in hot weather.
If you detect moisture 2 3 down you re good.