Gardner's Corner
Raised Beds
Expanding your garden? Whether growing flowers, vegetables or shrubs, consider planting in a raised bed. It will offer improved productivity, often healthier plants, and easier maintenance than an in ground bed. Raised beds allow the soil to warm up in the earlier spring. The soil stays loose as long as you do not walk on it and the soil drains better. Also, there is better air movement so there are fewer pests. In addition, one benefit gained when working with a raised bed is it will be easier on your back.
Expanding your garden? Whether growing flowers, vegetables or shrubs, consider planting in a raised bed. It will offer improved productivity, often healthier plants, and easier maintenance than an in ground bed. Raised beds allow the soil to warm up in the earlier spring. The soil stays loose as long as you do not walk on it and the soil drains better. Also, there is better air movement so there are fewer pests. In addition, one benefit gained when working with a raised bed is it will be easier on your back.