Like other containers troughs can dry out faster than in ground plantings or raised beds in hot weather.
Water trough raised garden beds.
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.
Troughs also know as stock tanks make a great and attractive alternative to wooden raised beds.
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.
Drip water slowly into the basin refilling as it seeps through until water is left standing on the surface.
Water troughs or stock tanks as they re also called make fabulous gardening beds.
At a height of 24 inches each trough provides a luxurious depth of soil to promote root growth of vegetables and herbs.
Be sure to check if the trough needs water frequently by putting your fingers into the soil.
I don t have city water on my rural farm so we rely on a rain catchment system instead.
They re a smart replacement for the typical wooden raised beds because they re sturdy and last a long time.
Don t over compensate by watering too much.
If you detect moisture 2 3 down you re good.
Other recommendations include watering the tree thoroughly after planting.
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.