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Square Foot Gardening in Concrete Couplings

Cement couplings (12–18" wide, 8–12" deep) work perfectly for square-foot gardening. Any rigid container ≥8" deep holds soil mix. Fill with Mel's Mix (1/3 compost, 1/3 peat, 1/3 vermiculite) and plant per square-foot spacing.

Reference

"Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew—essential guide.

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