Want to cut costs in your garden? Potting mix and compost is arguably a gardener’s biggest yearly expense. in this week’s episode, Ben treats us to some money saving tricks and tips for filling pots and raised beds for a fraction of the price, if not entirely for free. Better get collecting now! Off you go, but not until you’ve watched this!

Minimum soil depths for common crops
Min. 6in/15cm deep Min. 8in/20cm deep Min. 12in/30cm deep

Basil Beets/beetroot Broccoli
Cilantro/coriander Cabbage Carrots
Endive Chard Cauliflower
Lettuce Cucumber Chinese cabbage
Mustard greens Garlic Corn
Radishes Peas and beans Eggplant/aubergine
Scallions/spring onions Peppers Kale
Spinach Summer squash Onions
Strawberries Turnip Pumpkin and winter squash
Zucchini/courgette Tomatoes

For more videos on potting mixes, compost and all things soil-related, see this playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CrTA8oFJtc&list=PL3VEy0_tuFgT__NtYarmFkG431pw1JrwA

For more videos on composting, watch these next:

How to Make a Compost Bin from Pallets
https://youtu.be/fW_DVNUt7ms

Supercharge Your Compost Heap
https://youtu.be/4D43HPdYHsA

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https://gardenplanner.almanac.com
https://gardenplanner.motherearthnews…
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