groundbreaking

We acted. After a morning of clearing rubbish, weeds, and grasses, the stage is set for the installation of a border. We refrained from digging too deeply not knowing what lies directly under the earth (i.e. pipe, electrical lines, etc.)

We decided on a raised bed system for 3 reasons:
1. preventing the soil from eroding and causing a muddy mess on the sidewalk
2. attractive
3. seeing as we don't want to dig too deeply, this allows us to add significant amounts of soil and amendments.

At Re-Use Hawai'i we discovered brick pavers measuring 1" x 6" x 12". They are perfect for a raised garden bed in Hawai'i because they are termite and water rot resistant. We dug a trench and submerged the bricks in about 6" of soil.

Then a trip to Kapolei to visit Hawaiian Earth Products to purchase their product "Menehune MAGIC" Organic Compost. By the truck load, it costs only $36 and this stuff is teaming with activity. The microorganisms and 'good bugs' in this compost is the perfect addition to any garden.