![]() ![]() Though in my area the raised beds have worked wonders at keeping the bugs/ nematodes away. I think in another 10 years I will break even. The ready mix cement is not the difficult to mix, just add water and mix until it is workable.Īfter completing my gardens I had to ask myself how much am I going to save my back by having high raised beds Vs. This 4' wide x 8' high x 16' long L-Corner Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) is used to create a strong and stable corner for load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls and structures. Durable, versatile and easy to work with, this Decor Precast Standard Concrete Block is ideal for use in construction or above-grade masonry walls. My 24" 3 row stack gardens have not.Īs for reinforcing the walls maybe pour the corners solid with reinforced or fiber "crack resistant" cement. For my gardens the 32" garden has seen settling and winter/summer cracking. The flaws get magnified with every row, and for my dry stacked blocks the 4th row was really tough to get level. Concrete block bond patterns can evoke strength, modernity, tradition, or even a sense of whimsy. Unless you have a level or solid footer, or plan on using mortar to help level it out. Shop Midwest Products Group 4-in W x 8-in H x 16-in L Concrete Block Cored Concrete Block at Lowe's.com. There is a pretty big jump in stress adding the 4th row. I have strawberries, Garlic, and about every herb doing quite well. I would (did) use full size blocks 8X8X16 they are not that much bigger and you can grow lots of stuff in the blocks. Quickrete, and sakrete both have a version that is available and Lowes and Home Depot. Just level your ground and dry stack your blocks, and spread it on the outside/inside. I found surface bond cement worked quite well, and was fairly easy for a first time user. ![]()
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