Select a location that is flat and stable, such as a deck or patio slab
Set the Basin upside down and place the legs in each of the four recesses
Hit each leg lightly with a rubber mallet until they seat and are stable and secured
With another person, flip the Basin onto its legs and check for its stability.
Fill the area that is screened with the gravel that is included
Position the plants in the your arrangement if grown plants are to be planted
Fill the balance of the Elevated Garden with potting soil or other growing medium to about 1 inch (2.54cm) from top of the garden basin
Plant seeds if necessary
Fill the basin with water via the fill port. If the top of the soil does not become moist within 4-6 hours, water the top with roughly a 1/2 gallon (2 Liters) of water.
Maintenance
Replace legs with standard 4x4 treated lumber cut to length if there is any noticeable rotting or damage. Contact Good Ideas if legs are damaged upon arrival.
Change or rejuvenate soil annually.
To clean, simply empty the contents of the basin and rinse with a hose.
When storing, ensure the Basin is free of water and soil/growing medium.
Always close and lock the door when chickens are in the coop unattended.