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