Raised Bed Garden Against House. It will keep the back of the bed from rotting due to moisture trapped between the house and the raised bed. The most logical place for this because of the sun in my yard is against an exterior wall of my house (which is brick).
A raised bed on legs acts more like a container than a raised bed, so I suspect last year's garden depleted the nutrients in that organic soil. Most garden soil tends to compact too much in a raised bed, preventing drainage and forcing plants to struggle to root well. This does not seem normal to be losing pumps so quickly and it's getting expensive.
Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard.
Last spring squirrels and bugs destroyed our delicate garden starts before they had a chance to flourish.
The space left between the bed and house is a breeding ground for pests, mold, and weeds. The raised beds around the house do not have to be extremely high. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil.
Neighbors stopped by to watch the progress. A raised bed on legs acts more like a container than a raised bed, so I suspect last year's garden depleted the nutrients in that organic soil. I wanted a vegetable garden, but the only sun was in the front of the house. Most garden soil tends to compact too much in a raised bed, preventing drainage and forcing plants to struggle to root well. This year we're fighting back with DIY hoop house g.