More and more people are using raised beds in their gardens. The main advantage is you can completely control the quality of the soil you have to work with. It is suggested you till the existing ground before you build a raised bed to allow the old and new soil to work together.
It’s best to have a bed at least 6″ tall to allow a sufficient amount of soil, but many people prefer raised beds that are 16″ to 20″ high so that you can sit on the edge of the bed while working with your plants. Be sure to allow for adequate drainage in a raised bed.
Further Information
- Raised Vegetable Bed (video)
- Raised Bed Gardening FAQ (article)
- Advantages of Raised Planting Beds for Your Garden (article)
- How to Make a Wood Raised Planting Bed for Your Garden (video)
I’m looking for some organic soil ready mixed for my raised garden. Where is a good supplier closest to Apple Valley that I can trust? Do you know? I have two 8 x 4 feet bed about 18 inches deep.
Thank you,
Saundra Singh
Hi, Saundra,
We don’t offer information on gardening suppliers, as this varies by location, but we encourage checking your local phone listings for this information.
Good luck!