Best Choice Products 4x2x1ft Outdoor Raised Metal Oval Garden Bed, Planter Box for Vegetables, Flowers - Dark Green

A: Yes, I filled mine with tree branches. I also tossed in leaves. Eventually it will break down. I plant annuals so I need very little depth.

A: Potting soil is fine which is easily found locally.

A: I have read that it will cost a bundle to fill a garden bed with soil. Use sticks and branches and yard waste as a base, adding topsoil and potting soil for the first several inches.

A: Hello BCP has not measured this planter bed in gallons. Moreover, 5-6 50lbs of soil should work just fine.

A: Hello, yes, raspberries do very well in garden beds. They benefit from full sunlight, good air circulation, and well-drained soil.

A: Hello Chis, sure, if anything, it'll only promote cultivation.

A: Hello Gardening girl, absolutely! please contact BCP product support, they will be glad to assist your concern, providing more information about powder coating. https://bestchoiceproducts.com/pages/help

A: Hello AG, powder coating is on both sides. The type on coating is proprietary to BCP. It's designed to be robust, preventing rust and corrosion, yet plant, cultivation friendly.

A: Hello Sonny, yes, rubber bumper is used to protect planter edges.

A: Hello Angela, BCP uses proprietary powder coating to mitigate rust and corrosion. Thank you.

A: Hello Brenda, assembly is required, although very simple and straightforward. Please advise link to manual; https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--BN6Pk0O2--/mlzvdsnhrc6l1mxi5xad.pdf

A: Hello Debby, yes, even though tomato roots grow long and deep, this garden bed has enough surface area for healthy cultivation.