How to prepare a garden bed for planting?

[chandi_sril]

Hi, our lawn is newly laid, approx 6 weeks now. We are wanting to plant some flowers/ vege etc and wanting to create a garden bed. We are thinking of buying the garden edging and fill it with correct soil/ fertiliser. I have added images of our garden and what we are trying to create. Can someone please advise step by step what we need to do and the soil/ fertiliser products that we should get from Bunnings? Thanks! 

 

 

[Jason]

Hi @chandi_sril,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us.

I take it the first image is an inspirational shot of what you are trying to create, and the second is your garden today? Are you planning to have the new garden bed at ground level and sacrifice some of the new lawn?  

We'll be certainly happy to help. Could you please reply and clarify? I expect the guide How to fill a raised garden bed will answer many of your questions about how to prepare the bed for planting. 

Jason

[chandi_sril]

Hi Jason, thanks for the response.

Yes, the first image is what we are trying to create and the second is our lawn after a mow. We don’t need it raised, just ground level using the existing lawn. 
do we need to dig out the lawn first? 
what type of soil/ fertiliser should I use to create the garden bed? 

[EricL]

Hello @chandi_sril 

Thanks for sharing your question about preparing your garden bed for planting. Yes, you will need to remove the turf from the area you are about to use for your vegetable garden. I also suggest putting in garden edging on both sides of the garden bed to prevent the soil from spreading and to stop it from soaking your timber fence.

Here is a link to our best advice: How do you improve your soil to grow vegetables?

Here are some fantastic guides and discussion you should find handy in preparing your garden bed:

• No-dig garden bed for edibles by @mich1972
   
• How to prepare a new garden bed for planting? by @BeeGees 
   
• Preparing planter soil by @Maryam90 
   
• How to choose the right soil for your plants by @Noelle  
   
• How to determine soil health by @Noelle 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric