Raised garden beds are one option for providing a source of fresh food to your family that are preferred by some people for a lot of very valid reasons. Some of the reasons raised beds are preferred are:
- Less weeds
- Better water retention in areas that have super-sandy soil
- Better drainage in areas with clay soils
- More growing space
- No soil compaction from human feet
- Warmer soil earlier in the season
- Warmer soil for a longer season
- Soil that has basically a neutral pH unless you add something to change it (because you’re filling it)
- Less soil erosion (especially, if the bed is framed)
I was contacted by Aldo Baker with Custom Made whose team created the raised bed info-graphic below. Its a great visual to give you some ideas on how to create your own raised beds for your garden.
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Raised Garden Beds Infographic
http://www.theprepperjournal.com/2014/08/25/benefits-raised-garden-beds-infographic/
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