Looking for a better way to garden? Consider installing a raised bed. Raised beds have been used for centuries and with good reason – they are better for many plants and easier on gardeners. Raised garden beds can double the results obtained from more traditional vegetable and flower gardening techniques.
The advantages can far outweigh the initial investment of time and money. They -
- require less fertilizer and water;
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are easier to maintain;
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promote better plant and root growth;
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keep weeds from your garden;
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prevent soil compaction;
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provide good drainage;
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serve as a barrier to pests such as slugs and snails;
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extend your gardening season, warming up early in the spring and stay warmer later in the fall.
The below frames are constructed with nontoxic building materials, and easily installed or taken apart. Filled with a good-quality lightweight soil mix and a generous amount of compost, these raised bed kit can provide years of enjoyable gardening results.