More and more people are choosing to plant raised bed gardens because they are easier to work and maintain than conventional gardens. And an attractive elevated garden with flowers, fruits and vegetables adds visual appeal to any landscape.
A raised bed garden is simply a planting area that's higher than the level of the surrounding ground.
If you're a beginner, laying out a raised bed garden in a rectangular pattern is the easiest way to go. But raised bed possibilities are endless! You can locate raised bed gardens anywhere and make them any shape. Use your imagination to build and frame your raised bed garden with materials and shapes that complement existing landscape.
Raised bed gardens are easier to maintain because the garden bed is small enough to work without actually stepping onto the bed. Since the planting level is higher, less stooping is required for watering, picking and other chores.
Controlling soil conditions is another advantage. Because raised beds start with new soil that you amend for your planting purposes, you don't have to worry about existing soil problems.