Raised Beds Question

whoose · December 26, 2015

I am going to convert some of my outside containers (starting the fall apart) with a raised bed. I plan to use cedar 2X10 or 2X12. My question is that here in the wild west we have lots of creatures that live in the soil, moles, voles, and several other types ground pests.

So the question is should I put some fine mess wire on the bottom of the raised bed. I know that the roots will want to grow into the native soil but I think the size of the mess will allow for this growth. I do not want the critters in my bed.

Ideas or comments please.

December 26, 2015	#1
whoose Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bozeman, Montana Zone 6b Posts: 333	Raised Beds Question I am going to convert some of my outside containers (starting the fall apart) with a raised bed. I plan to use cedar 2X10 or 2X12. My question is that here in the wild west we have lots of creatures that live in the soil, moles, voles, and several other types ground pests. So the question is should I put some fine mess wire on the bottom of the raised bed. I know that the roots will want to grow into the native soil but I think the size of the mess will allow for this growth. I do not want the critters in my bed. Ideas or comments please.