Raised Bed Garden Extension. For specific crops that thrive in particular soils, raised beds can be amended appropriately. Material conservation: Because the gardening space is concentrated, the management of water, fertilizer, mulch and soil amendments can be more carefully.

Come learn all about the basics of raised bed vegetable gardening. Determining layout, selecting building materials and choosing the correct soil for optimum plant nutrition are keys to success. An important plus of gardening in raised beds is that you can construct a raised bed so that you can work in a standing or sitting position.

This prevents standing water or moles, voles, etc. from disturbing the soil.

Which system is best for you?

Two rows of twenty beds of different shapes and sizes are dedicated to sustainable organic gardening. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County fact sheet. Even tires stacked up and bolted together can be used.

Raised bed gardening is a convenient and easy way to produce homegrown vegetables. Raised beds can be used for vegetable and flower gardening. Raised beds are typically bordered by permanent paths. Discusses special considerations for growing plants in raised beds as well as long-term maintenance of beds. When you pass the shed and enter the garden, the raised beds with their straight lines, bring a sense of order and a pleasing geometry to the space.