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Hi there! I just got a new garden bed I want to turn into a cutting garden. My husband also would like to get some bulk soil to add some topsoil to th...
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Soil question #865377
Asked April 22, 2024, 9:10 AM EDT
Hi there! I just got a new garden bed I want to turn into a cutting garden. My husband also would like to get some bulk soil to add some topsoil to the lawn. We are wondering if there is any soil we can use for both the lawn and in the garden bed to cut costs. Thank you! :)
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
Your cheapest and best bet is a 50/50 mix of topsoil and compost. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/soil-fill-raised-beds/
Google in a nearby city, town for Yard Waste Disposal Site and see if they have free compost for you to pick up.
Start composting--three boxes will do. You can fill your beds every year.
Your cheapest and best bet is a 50/50 mix of topsoil and compost. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/soil-fill-raised-beds/
Google in a nearby city, town for Yard Waste Disposal Site and see if they have free compost for you to pick up.
Start composting--three boxes will do. You can fill your beds every year.
