Wicking beds - Sustainable Gardening Australia Footprint Flicks

Loved by many, enjoyed by few. The ultimate 'How-to' guide for creating and enjoying your very own garden wicking bed.

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🌱 Wicking beds are a water-wise alternative to traditional garden beds, conserving water and delivering a constant water supply to the roots.

🌱 Wicking beds are great for people with limited space, allowing them to have a garden on patios or in small yards.

🌱 The wicking bed design prevents water wastage on the leaves and surface of the soil, going straight to the roots and conserving nutrients in the ecosystem.

🌱 To build a wicking bed, start by choosing a suitable site and leveling it using a spirit level.

🌱 The wicking bed consists of a reservoir or water saturation zone at the bottom and a growing and root zone at the top.

🌱 The water delivery system in a wicking bed includes a PVC pipe, gravel, and a slotted eggie pipe, preventing excess water from accumulating.

🌱 Layering scoria, soil, and shade cloth in the wicking bed helps create proper drainage and prevents soil particles from clogging the reservoir.

Timestamped Summary

00:23 The host makes a connection between chocolate pudding sinking to the bottom and watering plants from the bottom through a reservoir.

01:10 The wicking bed is introduced as an innovative and exciting invention in sustainable gardening.

01:26 Benefits of wicking beds are discussed, including constant water supply, water conservation, and nutrient retention.

01:58 The host starts explaining how to build a wicking bed, starting with choosing a suitable site.

02:13 Instructions for measuring and cutting the wood for the bed.

02:44 The host mentions the importance of having a level bed for proper drainage.

02:58 The water delivery system is explained, involving the use of PVC pipes and a slotted eggie pipe.

03:37 Layer 1 of the wicking bed is described, involving scoria and shade cloth to prevent soil particles from entering the reservoir.

04:24 Installation of the overflow system is mentioned to prevent excess water and ensure proper drainage.

04:55 Recommendations for soil mix and compost are provided, emphasizing the use of high-quality materials.

05:07 The reservoir is filled using the PVC pipe opening, and the importance of initially filling it to a certain level is highlighted.

05:22 The host suggests watering from the top initially to encourage the wicking process.

06:03 Tips for maintaining the wicking bed, such as checking the overflow hole and seasonal mulch and compost top-ups.

06:07 The host concludes that wicking beds are an efficient use of water and nutrients, especially for limited gardening spaces.

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What is a wicking bed?

A wicking bed is an innovative water-wise alternative to traditional garden beds.

What are the benefits of a wicking bed?

A wicking bed is great for patios and conserves water by providing a constant water supply to the roots. It also prevents water waste and nutrient loss.

How do you build a wicking bed?

To build a wicking bed, choose a suitable site, lay down builders plastic, install a water delivery system, add layers of scoria and soil, and fill the reservoir with water.

How do you maintain a wicking bed?

To maintain a wicking bed, regularly check and clean the overflow hole, avoid using excessive fertilizer, top up the mulch and compost seasonally, and turn the top level of soil with a garden fork.

What are the advantages of using a wicking bed?

Some advantages of using a wicking bed include efficient water and nutrient usage, suitability for limited gardening spaces, and the ability to survive hot days and periods without water.

Wicking beds - Sustainable Gardening Australia Footprint Flicks

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What is a wicking bed?

What are the benefits of a wicking bed?

How do you build a wicking bed?

How do you maintain a wicking bed?

What are the advantages of using a wicking bed?