Can I put cardboard under raised beds?

Cardboard is a great compostable medium that will suppress weeds allowing you to place a raised bed right on top of grass or weeds. The weeds underneath the cardboard will rot down and provide growing plants with nutrients.

Should I put landscape fabric under raised bed?

Landscape fabric: If you have a weed problem in your yard, landscape fabric is effective at keeping unwanted plant growth from showing up in your raised garden beds. You can simply lay them on the ground before setting up your garden beds on top of them.

Do you put membrane in raised beds?

If you are placing your raised bed on grass or open soil we suggest that a membrane is not necessary unless the raised bed is very shallow or there are some extremely lively weeds in the soil. Even then, a lining of newspaper, five sheets deep, would do the same job at no cost.

How deep should a raised bed be for tomatoes?

12″ deep

What should not be planted next to tomatoes?

Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.

Can I plant tomatoes and cucumbers next to each other?

Even with the challenges of cool-climate gardening, tomatoes and cucumbers grow well as companions, along with beans, peas and nasturtiums. Start tomatoes six to eight weeks before outdoor transplanting. Cucumbers develop quickly, so they only need three to four weeks from seed to transplant.

What can I plant next to tomatoes?

Companion Plants to Grow With Tomatoes

Basil. Basil and tomatoes are soulmates on and off the plate.
Parsley.
Garlic.
Borage and squash.
French marigolds and nasturtiums.
Asparagus.
Chives.