Raised Garden
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NEW 4X8 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWER BED GARDEN NEARLY 6 INCHES TALL $79.99 |
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RAISED-BED VEGETABLE GARDENING MADE SIMPLE – RAYMOND NONES (PAPERBACK) NEW $13.11 |
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Raised vegetable/herb garden $130.00 |
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Gronomics RGBT 34-34S 34-Inch by 34-Inch by 19-Inch Raised Garden Bed, Finished $154.00 |
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NEW 4X10 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWERBED GARDEN NEARLY 6 INCHES TALL $86.99 |
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Raised Garden Bed Cedar 2′ X 2′ 1 tier $45.00 |
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NEW 2X4 ALL CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED GARDEN TABLE PLANTING STATION $159.99 |
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NEW 2X5 ALL CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED GARDEN TABLE PLANTING STATION $179.99 |
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NEW 4X4 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWER BED GARDEN NEARLY 10 INCHES TALL $84.99 |
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NEW 4X4 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWER BED GARDEN NEARLY 6 INCHES TALL $57.99 |
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NEW 2X3 ALL CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED GARDEN TABLE PLANTING STATION $149.99 |
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Raised Rectangular Garden Bed 4′ x 8′ x 12″H $299.95 |
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NEW 3X5 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWER BED GARDEN NEARLY 6 INCHES TALL $59.99 |
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NEW 3×3 CEDAR RAISED PLANTER ELEVATED FLOWER BED GARDEN NEARLY 10 INCHES TALL $72.99 |
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NWT 2 Hartstone USA Mugs Cups Winter Garden Ivory Raised Berries Acorns $22.99 |
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3′ x 4′ Western Red Cedar Raised Planter Flower Bed Garden $69.00 |
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2′ x 4′ Western Red Cedar Raised Planter Flower Bed Garden $59.00 |
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4′ x 4′ Western Red Cedar Raised Planter Flower Bed Garden $79.00 |
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Cedar Yard Plant Garden Raised Planter Bed Sand Box 4×4 $153.00 |
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Suncast 48 x 48 x 9-Inch Cedar Raised Garden Bed $79.99 |
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Corner raised Garden Box~Repurposed out of Salvaged wood~solid!Michigan $149.99 |
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New 4 x 4 Cedar Raised Planter, Flower Bed Garden $79.99 |
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Poly-Tex Grow Station Raised Garden Model#HG3302 $219.99 |
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Poly-Tex Grow Deck Raised Garden Model#HG3303 $109.99 |
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#12 Raised 4 Panel Garden Box Border Kit w/ Panels / Walls Connectors Spikes $79.00 |
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#13 Raised Garden Box Border Kit Made From Recycled Plastic & Wood $57.00 |
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Poly-Tex Plant Inn Raised Garden Greenhouse Model#HG3320 $379.99 |
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Raised-Bed Vegetable Gardening Made Simple by Raymond Nones (2010, Paperback) $13.13 |
Introduction To Raised Garden
Raised gardens are becoming quite popular as more and more people are renting property or find themselves in high rise apartment buildings with little to no lawn space and even less access to actual soil in which to plant the flowers and vegetables they desire to have with them. There are actually quite a few pros for using raised gardens as opposed to tilling the soil for those who wish to have smaller gardens and are limited on space in which to do so. At the same time, those who desire bigger yields are often dissatisfied with the limits of raised gardens. The choice is ultimately yours but I will try to point out some of the pros and cons of this type of garden so that you may decide for yourself.
Soil compaction. Pants love to breath and that is often difficult when placed in garden rows as we have quite a bit of difficulty avoiding all together the possibility of stepping onto the tilled rows in which we have planted our fruits, vegetables, or plants in a traditional garden situation. By using a raised garden, which is designed to be worked from without rather than within, there is little fear of compacting the soil around the plants. At the same time many lifelong gardeners feel the inability to walk around in their gardens is a disadvantage in itself and prefer to be able to do so. This is often a matter of preference rather than practicality but a valid opposition just the same.
Numbers. You can actually plant more plants in the same amount of square footage in a raised bed because there is no need for rows. You should also be aware that plants in raised beds often tend to grow larger than plants in traditional garden rows. That being said you should resist the urge to over plant within the raised garden bed, as this will eliminate that slight benefit. Many traditional gardeners have seen the results of overcrowding in these beds and feel that their way of doing this is much butter.
One huge benefit to raised beds for summer gardens in areas that are nearly saturated with excess moisture is that raised beds allow much better drainage than traditional row gardening. This is one thing that the average gardener will not argue with unless he lives in an area in which this isn’t much of a problem. Most gardeners in the south though, where there is a great deal of humidity and moisture will agree that proper drainage is a problem.
Raised beds are less back breaking. This is a huge benefit to those of us who are feeling the years creeping into our bones. By being above ground, raised gardens offer easier access for planting, weeding, planting, and investigating for signs of pests. Another great thing about raised gardens is that they are not as quick to cool as the earth, which renders them more productive and with longer growing seasons that most gardens that are placed in the ground.
For those who have unusually shaped yards or growing areas, raised gardens allow the opportunity to have a beautiful summer garden in almost any shape you can build the box for. This means you are not limited to rows, as many gardens tend to be and that you have a few more options for aesthetics when planning and growing your summer garden.
The downside to raised summer gardens is that they are difficult to dismantle and nearly impossible to till. This means you must do all the working of the soil by hand and many gardeners do not fully appreciate the beauty of that process. The most important thing however, is that you choose a summer garden system that works for you. You may find that combining the two provides the best results and is a great use of your time or that you prefer one over the other. There really is no wrong answer only the one that is wrong for you.
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