Cow Creek Place

Cow Creek Place is a practical example of growing a large quantity of produce while upcycling unexpected materials. Although not as refined as the first yard, this is a practical way to reuse materials and reduce waste.

Fire Ring Bed

Three metal fire ring beds filled with flowers.

	Fire Ring Bed Pros	Fire Ring Bed Cons
	Customizable arrangement	Requires some construction
	Visually appealing	Can be expensive
	Soil can be easily amended

Galvanized Metal Bed

A raised garden bed made of wood and galvanized metal filled with soil.

	Galvanized Metal Bed Pros	Galvanized Metal Bed Cons
	Large root zone	Uses a lot of soil media
	Reduces need for stooping and bending	Wood will break down over time
	Aesthetically appealing

Self-Wicking Tubs

Blue mineral tubs filled with soil and green plants.

	Self-Wicking Tubs Pros	Self-Wicking Tubs Cons
	Minimal effort with less frequent watering	Not aesthetically appealing
	Minimal costs
	Recycles and eliminates waste of plastic

Straw Wattle Bed

A round flower bed made with bricks, lined with straw, filled with soil and a wooden stand in the middle.

	Straw Wattle Bed Pros	Straw Wattle Bed Cons
	Good for areas with little/poor soil	Requires a large amount of soil
	Somewhat flexible in shape
	Could reuse materials
	Simple to install

Trough Planters

A trough filled with soil and plants.

	Trough Planter Pros	Trough Planter Cons
	Reuses materials	Requires regular watering
	Easy accessibility	Can be pricey if bought brand new
	Minimal upkeep
	Simple holes drilled for drainage

Galvanized Water Troughs

A galvanized trough filled with soil and green plants.

	Galvanized Water Trough Pros	Galvanized Water Trough Cons
	Reused materials	Can be pricey if bought brand new
	Large root zone	Can use a lot of soil media
	Large root zone Reduces need for stooping/bending

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