For the entire month of September, I am taking you step-by-step through starting a new raised bed, from deciding the dimensions and layout, what materials to use to build it, what to fill it with and how, all the way to successfully planting those beds with your first crop in the spring.
So, today on Just Grow Something, we’re starting with the basics: how to decide what size and depth your raised bed should be and how it can fit into the overall layout and design of your garden. You just might find they are so versatile, you will eliminate your in-ground beds in favor of an entire yard of raised beds, whimsical planters, and neat little walkways. Let’s dig in!
Takeaways
*Now is the time to be creating and filling new raised beds for spring.
*Consider the dimensions of your gardening space when planning.
*Width and height of beds are crucial for accessibility.
*Irrigation methods should be planned according to bed size (or vice versa).
*Mocking up bed sizes can help visualize the layout.
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