Raised beds for the orchard

Well, another mistake on my part. It was necessary to plant the orchard trees higher than the surrounding soil so that it could drain year round in the location we chose. I had assumed that the grass would grow across the mounds of dirt and compost quickly. Unfortunately it wasn't quick enough! The turkeys started digging around the tree roots and before long three trees were fallen to the ground. They had scraped the entire mound off and left the roots exposed.

So we took the weekend to rebuild the orchard. I found some damaged 2x12 cedar and got a great price. This made excellent boxes, 3x3 feet. four screws in each corner and it is sturdy as can be!

Once finished, it does look better than before, and the trees are more protected. Hope this lasts!

Daddy's helper holding the box in place

Who is that hiding behind the tree?

The team hard at work

How's it going Daddy?

Sometimes you need extra help to hold the box still

Don't fall in!

That's putting your whole body into it!

Finished product, great job Fam!