Vegetable Gardening

Raised Bed Versus

Traditional Gardening

Raised Garden Bed• Pros and Cons• How to Build it• Planting Guides• Maintenance

Benefits• Improve soil quality (Ettinger). • Reduce weed control• Earlier and longer planting season• Cater soil type for specific plants.• Appearances “Formal” style

Drawbacks• Soil amendments• Time and cost• Increased watering• Limited size

Supplies• Cedar or Redwood• Height 1-2 feet • Length 6-8 feet• Max Width 4 feet• 4 Metal Joist Hangers• 4 teco Nails• Mesh Weed Preventer

Instructions• Location! Location!• Prep the Area• Level the Ground• Assemble Wood• Level the Box• Layer Mesh• Add Soil!

Plant Layout

Maintenance• Weed and till soil• Test PH levels• Fertilize• Mulch• Leave the roots• Add compost• Cover with leaves