klmama Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I had thought to use old mini-blind slats, but then I got to thinking that they might leach nasty chemicals into my plants. What other things have you used that also looked attractive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Mel of Square Foot Gardening actually suggests using the mini-blinds slats as dividers in his book. Also you can use wood lath dividers. They are about $10 for a 10 pack and each one is about 6 ft long. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanga Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I don't use dividers. I have raised beds which are 4' x 8' and I just tack string across the top to use as a visual guide when planting, then pull it up and take the string to the next box, etc. When I am done I remove the string and save it for tying vines. I find that I only need to do it this for the first planting, once the plants start coming in they act as a guide for future planting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have lanyard string tied across mine to make the squares; it doesn't touch the soil, so no leaching problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 You can't use a row of flowers or something? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I just separate mine with pathways covered in straw or grass clippings. Makes them easy to access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I just pulled out my square foot gardening book a few days ago and decided to use that method for my rather small patch. I have some bamboo stakes, so I am using them for now. I might evolve to 1 inch square tomato stakes if I find some cheap because the bamboo stakes are not quite straight-but they will do for now. I saw in the book someone had used tomato stakes. I feel better if my squares are clearly delineated. If I were to just used string, I would end up not using the method at all- it needs to be very visual for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearLair Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Great success with simple string. Easy to work around/with as it is somewhat flexible. BearLair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 My boxes are ready to plant, I'm so excited just waiting for the weather to cooperate. We are dividing the boxes using 19cent untreated, wooden, lattice slats. They were super cheap and even cut to the right length at the local hardware store. What is everyone planting? I just can't wait for the season to start:001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I also use string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Post pics so we can see the different ways they are set up. I would love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 We're using mini-blind slats. We're not worried about chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'd like to not be worried about chemicals, but since the old ones I have were made in China, I have to assume they have lead in them. If it were just flowers in the garden, I'd be less concerned, but food for my dc? Not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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