Raised Beds

Raised Garden Beds
by Greenleaf’s Garden Design!

Elevated gardens are often more productive than beds in the ground because the soil is less compacted, has better drainage, and warms earlier in the spring, meaning that plants will start to grow earlier in the season.

If your soil is poor, compacted, too sandy, or hard clay, creating a raised bed is the best solution. A 50/50 mix of both quality loam and compost is ideal to create pretty flowers and productive vegetable or herb gardens. Soil, moisture, and sunshine are key requirements for success.

By being elevated some animals are deterred, the solution to other potential thieves of your hard work is fencing at stakes.