Garden beds and landscaping
Planting mix for the bed, mulch or decorative stone on top. Sandy native soil needs the help.
Depth6–12 in of planting mix; 2–3 in of mulch or stone
Step by step
- 1
Loosen existing soil and remove weeds.
- 2
Fill beds with planting mix and set plants at their nursery depth.
- 3
Finish with mulch or decorative stone, kept a few inches off stems and trunks.
Watch for
- Stone holds heat; pick heat-tolerant plants for stone beds in full sun.