I like the design. Hadn't thought to use metal for garden bed sides.
How long has it had earth contact? Suspect the issue ultimately will
be weakening by rust.
They have wire in the bottom, then about 8-10 inches of rocks, then
decaying sticks and wood, then waste hay and compost on the top.
All have the wire and rocks, some only have waste hay with no wood
and some are not top dressed with composted soil (yet).
Sounds perfect. You probably got the idea from me. Ahem.
The only disadvantages I can think of are difficult human entry and the hens will have to stretch toward the outside edge to get the weeds. Should be entertaining to watch.
Why is that dog still alive?
I did not count on that, but it is happening, so that adds to the
flock population, too. (BTW, if I have observed correctly, those
eggs should hatch tomorrow or the next day)
So eat some of the others.
Great. As long as you have room to expand, then do this first part as
well as possible and don't worry about reducing garden space. Btw, when I laid out my first garden, of sixteen four-by-sixteen beds--too
many--I alternated the path width two feet and then four feet, so I
could run the garden cart or wheelbarrow along at least one side of
each bed. Worked well. I now have much wider paths and I mow them. Wider paths and narrower beds have worked for me. Age persuades for less bending and less reaching.
I have no experience with that. My garden area is clean all around with mowed grass. No vines allowed except boysenberries in a bed on trellis. Do your hens actually eat the vines or eat the leaves to weaken the vines?
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