If you’ve been considering growing vegetables in raised beds, then you’re not alone. In fact, many people are beginning to cultivate these gardens. The popularity has spread due to the number of advantages one will have when choosing to use a raised bed. Not only that, but you can build a container any way you want and you can use this gardening system no matter where you live. You can make your garden as simple or complex as you like. Perhaps the best thing about raised bed gardening is that you get to choose which soil you want to use. This allows your vegetables to stay healthy and produce all year long. Below are some more advantages of building a raised bed garden.
With a raised bed garden, everything stays in place. You don’t have to worry about certain plants or vegetables growing wild in your garden. You will also be able to pick and cut adult plants very easily. No more bending over to pull weeds out of the ground and struggling with deep plant roots. With your raised bed garden, weeds and plants can be easily removed. This is one of the main reasons why raised bed gardening has become so popular.
Another great thing about having is the ability to not have concerns with drainage. You will be able to see the water coming out of your plants from the bottom of your container. However, to ensure proper drainage, you need to make sure your container has small holes about an inch from the bottom. Another great tip is to place rocks under the soil to help drain water. No longer will you have to drag a heavy hose all over your garden, because you can strategically place your raised bed garden near a water source. Are you beginning to see the beauty of this type of horticulture?
You don’t have to worry about pets or children spoiling your products. You can build your bed high enough to avoid any interaction with dogs or children that could damage your plants. Another great precaution is to line the bottom of your bed with netting so you can stop digging pets too.
If you are considering raised bed horticulture, then you have an exciting road ahead of you. It takes time and money to get started, but the benefits of building a raised bed are too great to ignore.
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The Watch Us Grow Team
