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Q. Should I Drill holes in the bottom of my table top SFG?

A. YES - one per square foot.


Q. How do you protect your floor from dripping water?

A. Tilt tabletop garden and put bowl under drip.


Q. Do I need drainage in my balcony boxes?

A. YES - all boxes need drainage hole.


Q. Does the box need a solid bottom?

A. Not unless you are going to raise it or move it about.


Q. My son raised my table top garden onto cement blocks - is this good?

A. Very sturdy, great Idea!


Q. Can I grow everything in a tabletop garden?

A. SFG gardens are the same on the ground or raised. Your plants wont get dizzy or air sick I promise!


Q. Where do I put the 6" of Mel's Mix in 12" deep boxes?

A. Either on the bottom with nothing else in the box, or on top of 6" of hay or sand.


Q. Are there any termite proof box materials?

A. Try cinder blocks, Vinyl fence material, or plastic wood composite.

 

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