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Here's an article on how to build a smaller size cacti bed from tropic.ca 😀
Looks like some good info for starters. here's the link.
http://tropic.ca/Cactus%20Garden.htm
Anybody else have any info to add from your build and experience?
Regards,
Jay
Posted : 24/03/2006 2:04 pm
I built a cacti bed almost 3 years ago. I did most of the construction as per the website with the following exceptions:
The soil bed is a loam with a slight clay content and heavily compacted. It is covered with landscape cloth to keep weeds down. The gravel layer is about 2 " thick and of similar quality. We call it 'road crush'. I keep the gravel layer thin to make removal and cleaning easier and to accomodate the smaller succulents.
The different soil bed works in the drier prairie climate. It preserves some moisture to allow for good growth without absorbing a lot of moisture.
I have a very gentle slope to allow most moisture to drain off.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 26/03/2006 12:00 pm
Topic starter
Good info Allen. I'm still working on mine but hopefully it will be done by mid April. 😀
Posted : 26/03/2006 1:23 pm
Sometimes I think the slope is more importent then soil, but a good combo is best.
Shoshone Idaho weather
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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Posted : 26/03/2006 2:01 pm
