Don’t plant a single seed until you do THIS to your raised bed soil! If your soil looks low this spring—don’t panic. It’s totally normal. But if you plant without topping it off, your veggies will struggle to grow. In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 easy steps to top off your raised beds with nutrient-rich soil that helps your plants grow stronger, faster, and produce MORE vegetables all season long. This is one of the most important things you can do to set your garden up for success! Whether you’re growing in containers or raised beds, topping off makes a HUGE difference in plant health, root support, drainage, and harvests.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why your soil settles every year
✅ When to top off for best results
✅ Best soil to use
✅ How to activate soil life before planting
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Don’t plant yet
00:33 Why raised bed soil settles
00:56 Why you need to top off
01:14 When to top off raised beds
01:57 What happens if you skip this step
02:29 New raised bed? Watch this
02:41 Step 1: Check how much soil has settled
03:28 Step 2: Clear the bed
04:13 What to do with existing plants
07:50 Step 3: Top off with high-quality organic soil (best soil mix)
08:01 Importance of healthy soil
08:33 Ingredients of high-quality soil
10:34 Step 4: Water in-between layers
12:04 Step 5: Add drip irrigation
13:50 Before & after
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