Raised Beds…What’s not to love about them

Raised beds are typically 8 inches to 4 feet high, 3 to 6 feet wide and 6 to 8 feet long that are most commonly constructed of wood lumber, though they can be made of a variety of materials.

Here’s a list of some notable benefits:

Manageability: Manageable way to garden a smaller space and soil that’s easier to work. Building and working your soil will require a lot less effort, since you can start your contained garden with a desired soil mix rather than working with what you’ll find in your backyard.

Healthier Harvest: With several raised beds, you can easily plan and practice crop rotation. Rotating crops help maintain soil health and thwarts pests that overwinter in the soil.

Faster root growth:
Better Drainage: Raised beds allows soil to drain well, avoiding the waterlogged challenges of many in-ground gardens. You can install a drip irrigation system that targets the plants’ roots ensuring healthy plants, as well as saving money on watering bills.

Weed reduction: By keeping your garden’s earthy contents separate from the wild surroundings outside its comfortable container, there is less chance for weed seeds to spread through your growing environment, thus reducing weed growth.

Longer Growing Season: Soil in raised beds tends to warm earlier than the ground, allowing you to plant your spring crops sooner.

Higher Yields: For gardeners intending on growing their own food, the appeal of increasing vegetable and produce yields through intensive plantings is a real plus.

Ergonomic Options: These containers give you the option to build higher-level beds, which reduces the back, neck, and shoulder strain that commonly results from typical non-container gardening practices.