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Mulching with Pet Bedding in my Vego and Birdies Raised Garden Beds

May 11, 2022 by Michelle Leave a Comment

I needed an easier way to mulch around my plants in the raised garden beds while I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and have my arm in a sling. Straw was too hard to manage in between the compact rows.

Shout out to  @MIgardener  for the idea to try pet litter bedding.

NOTE I paid for these garden beds myself. Since creating this video, I have been included as an affiliate for both companies which means if you click any links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.

Birdies Raised Garden Beds (I purchased the Birdies Tall 8 in 1)
https://lets.growepic.co/73j50/michelleinthemeadow
Save 5% with code MEADOW

Vego Raised Garden Beds (I purchased the Vego 32″ Extra Tall 9 in 1)
https://glnk.io/vzw5/9

THE HOOPS AND NETTING ​

Hoops
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Netting
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Cimmaron Romaine Lettuce Seeds
https://www.trueleafmarket.com/products/lettuce-romaine-cimmaron-seeds?wly=15908

Vego vs Birdies Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlFCKM1rTPP4ITKEgIAyP_CMThasAxYS9
Link to Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUGYMmjynlYUxC_-Mz5Kng

#mulch #garden #raisedgardenbed

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