Why You Should Consider A Raised Bed Garden
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
A raised bed garden is a great way of adding interest to your existing garden while still being really practical. Our guide takes you through what they are and their main benefits. As the name suggests, a raised bed garden is raised above the rest of the garden and is built on top of the existing soil. You can choose to use all new compost for it or incorporate the existing soil. They are commonly enclosed with wood or stone but you can also just pile the soil up high.
One brilliant benefit of a raised bed garden is the fact you have so much control over the soil you use, which means you’ll generally get better soil quality. This is because you typically add the soil yourself, meaning you can choose from high quality peat mixes and other options such as digging compost into top soil. This is great no matter whether you choose to have herbs, vegetables or flowers in your garden and is much better than just using the existing soil.
The next benefit of having a raised bed garden is the fact they have such good drainage. Good quality soil helps with this, as does the fact that they’re raised. This helps any excess water to drain away much quicker and easier, which stops your plants becoming swamped while still keeping them adequately watered. This is especially useful in areas where there is a risk of flooding, such as if you live in a basin as it provides the water with more options about where to go.
The next benefit of a raised bed garden is the opportunity to create a bespoke garden. They also need much less maintenance than normal gardens as they tend to be confined to one area with either wood or stone. You can tailor them to cater to individual plants, such as by using a particular type of soil that’s good for them. You could also choose to incorporate a layer of gravel to help the drainage and prevent the growth of weeds.
A fourth brilliant benefit is that, compared with normal gardens, raised bed gardens are much more accessible. This helps to make gardening easier for everyone as well as being great for all sorts of plants. You can tailor the gardens to your needs and wishes, such as by building them up to different heights. This can be great if you don’t have much space but want to make the most of it, or if you have mobility issues or want to get the kids involved with the gardening.
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