Building a Raised BedBuilding a Raised Bed
Why raised beds?Why raised beds? DrainageDrainage PortabilityPortability Pest ControlPest Control AccessibilityAccessibility Avoid soil compactionAvoid soil compaction Ownership of bed definedOwnership of bed defined
Accessibility – Raised BedsAccessibility – Raised Beds
Optimum bed should be Optimum bed should be twenty-four inches twenty-four inches high.high.
Keep the beds narrow, Keep the beds narrow, twenty-four inches from twenty-four inches from edge of path to center edge of path to center of bed should be of bed should be maximum reach maximum reach distance. distance.
Length of the beds may Length of the beds may be any convenient size.be any convenient size.
Bed SizeBed Size
MaterialsMaterials
Enclosed Raised Beds Enclosed Raised Beds
Raised Beds with Stone SidesRaised Beds with Stone Sides
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