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Growing Lawn in Shallow Bed on Concrete Slab

Concrete terrace with 3 cm deep offset for lawn (2x3 m). How to make bed? The expert says if area not slabbed, choose sod for light conditions, hand water. If raised edge on slab, 3 cm insufficient for root growth; won't work.

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