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Wicking beds are something I have recently added to my garden and I have found them to be a wonderful addition. Not only are they water efficient my plants are more prolific and less stressed compared to my conventional veggie gardens. The wicking bed uses a water reservoir to wick the moisture up into the soil and the plants get their roots into that moisture. I took my inspiration to make some from Gardening Australia's Sophie and found her how to video on you tube extremely helpful. Here I share a little insight about wicking beds and also some of my tips and tricks.
By Shannon CrockerWicking beds are something I have recently added to my garden and I have found them to be a wonderful addition. Not only are they water efficient my plants are more prolific and less stressed compared to my conventional veggie gardens. The wicking bed uses a water reservoir to wick the moisture up into the soil and the plants get their roots into that moisture. I took my inspiration to make some from Gardening Australia's Sophie and found her how to video on you tube extremely helpful. Here I share a little insight about wicking beds and also some of my tips and tricks.