Small groupings of flowers and vegetables can be managed real well in raised garden beds. Some advantages of the beds are:
- they keep pathway weeds from your garden soil
- prevent soil compaction
- provide good drainage
- serve as a barrier to pests such as voles, slugs and snails
- soil types and conditions can be controlled more efficiently
- water, fertilizer, compost, mulch, etc. can be applied more carefully and efficiently
Recommended material for building your garden bed are:
- Cedar Lumber
- Black Locust Wood
- Redwood
- Recycled Plastic Lumber