Garden Bed Math · Fall bed reset kit
Fall raised bed reset
Bed: Year:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull finished plants and weeds | ||
| 2 | Water, let drain | ||
| 3 | Measure gap: end, middle, middle, end | ||
| 4 | Average gap (in) | ||
| 5 | Top-up cu ft = L × W × gap ÷ 12 | ||
| 6 | Bags = cu ft ÷ bag size, round up | ||
| 7 | Spread compost or topsoil, rake level | ||
| 8 | Cover with 2 in of leaves | ||
| 9 | Note date, gap, bags used |
Notes:
Source: OSU Extension FS 270, raised bed gardening, checked October 10, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Frame repairs: ask a carpenter. · gardenbedmath.com/soil/fall-raised-bed-reset/