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작성자 Dorothea Allie
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Growing Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers in Raised Garden Beds

Growing veggies, herbs and flowers in raised garden beds makes them easier to reach and maintain. Use soaker or drip irrigation hoses to minimize water loss and stagger planting times.

Line your garden with cardboard or newspaper lined with straw, hay or mulch to keep pests away. Newspaper or cardboard encased with hay or raised straw, or mulch, is a cost-effective option.

Easy to build

With raised garden beds, raised you can plant many different plants in one spot. The beds can be made as big or as small as you like. These beds are ideal for those with limited space who want to grow herbs or vegetables. You can build raised gardens on a patio or balcony. This lets you cultivate these plants even in areas with limited sunlight.

You can easily construct your own garden at home bed with items you may already have. For instance, if you have a few old milk crates, you could use them to create an easy frame for your raised garden. These containers can also be moved to accommodate changing needs for instance, the need for your plants to get more or less sun.

Wood pallets can be used to create an elevated garden. They are easy to build and are inexpensive. They're typically available at your local restore shop or in the junk yard. You can mount them on a wall to create a raised garden for vegetables, or you can put them on the ground and divide them into rows with the help of cardboard or sticks.

You could consider lining your raised garden to help insulate the soil, to keep weeds and pests out. Newspaper, cardboard and other recyclables work well as liner materials, Burke says. You can also apply compost or any other organic material to aid the soil in your raised garden retain moisture, increase the microbial activity and improve the chemistry of the soil to encourage better plant growth.

After you have built your garden that is raised on your property, you can move it into a sunny location. If your garden is on grass, use a sod cutter or grub hoe to remove the turf, and then till the area. Set the garden frame over the tilled soil. Use a framing-square to check the corners and make any needed adjustments.

If you prefer planting directly in the soil that has been raised. However, it's best to loosen the surface and then add some amendments to get better results. For instance, blueberries require an acidifier, and tomatoes thrive with some extra nitrogen. Because the soil is exposed to extreme temperatures during the summer months, it is vital to water the garden more frequently.

Easy to maintain

Raised beds allow gardeners to cultivate more fruits, vegetables and herbs with less effort. They can simply toss compost, manures and other soil amendments onto the existing soil which is typically lighter in texture than traditional soil that is cultivated at ground level. As time passes, organic materials are incorporated into the soil. This makes it less necessary to till the soil, and also enriches the area of growth.

Raised bed gardens require less care than plots in the ground. Because they are elevated off the ground you don't have to bend to plant or weed, particularly when you age. You can increase them to high enough to be waist- or thigh-high in height, which is perfect for people with back problems and other mobility issues.

Raised beds can be made more rich in nutrients through a combination mulches and organic compost. This will help your plants grow better. Since the soil in raised beds is less compacted and rocky, it's able to hold more water.

Raised beds are also great for managing the environment, and protecting animals and predators out. Install a wire mesh around the edges of raised beds to keep out burrowing animals like gophers. If you want to plant blueberries, or other crops that require special care, the raised garden bed is ideal.

To help the garden stay healthy and productive, a regular rotation between different crops is crucial. This allows the soil time to replenish its nutrients and stops disease from contaminating your crops. After the final harvest of a raised bed, you must prepare it for winter by covering the soil with one inch of organic compost or leaf mold (use materials from your own compost pile) and three to four inches of straw or dry leaves. The mulch and compost will decompose over the winter, providing vital organic nutrients for the crop next year. This will improve the soil's structure and make it more moist-retentive. It will require water less often.

Easy to Store

If you're cultivating flowers or vegetables, raised garden beds give your plants the room they need to grow big and strong. This allows for a deeper root system, which will enable them to withstand other droughts and stresses. It is also easier to take care of the plants that are in taller planters because you don't have to bend over or kneel. It's not fun to have an injury to your back. Being able to work in your garden without having kneel or bend is a major benefit.

Raised beds also prevent soil erosion. The heavy rains can remove soil, making it nutrient deficient and disrupting the microbe community. Raised beds decrease the likelihood that your amendments won't be washed away or diluted.

Raised garden at home beds can be constructed to nearly any size. They can be as big as a traditional flower garden or as small the size of a window. You can even build an elongated circular garden, often referred to as a keyhole garden. Keyhole gardens are a raised bed with a hole at the center, which is filled with organic materials such as compost or manure. It also acts as a wick to store water. This is especially beneficial in dry climates.

For optimum production, you require the full sun when you are growing vegetables in your garden raised. Vegetables need at minimum 8 hours of sunshine during the summer months, Garden Beds and more is better. There's no need to fret if you reside in a region that is shaded. There are many plants and vegetables that thrive in light such as the arugula. Parsley, spearmint, and chives.

The frame and the height of a raised bed act as a barrier to pests such as slugs and snails. If you plant your veggie garden with an area of flowers, such as marigolds or nasturtiums they will attract beneficial insects and eliminate many insects from your garden. In addition, a border of vibrant flowers will bring beauty and a sense of accomplishment to your meal-to-table experience.

Easy to Clean

Growing fruits and vegetables in raised garden beds can be more straightforward than beginners gardening on the ground. Raised beds are easy to clean and weed free. However, they require regular maintenance to maintain the health of the soil and the growth of plants.

Before you plant, it's essential to prepare your raised bed soil. If the soil is very heavy with sand or clay, add organic material to improve drainage and increase fertility. A mixture of two parts topsoil and vegetable gardens one part compost is a good idea. If you don't already have a compost pile buy a bag at your local home improvement store.

As the season progresses, you can remove weeds from your raised garden bed using hand hoes or a power weeder. If you use herbicide, be careful not to damage the roots of your vegetable or fruit plants. Herbicides can cause injury or destroy your crops, so physically pulling out weeds is suggested instead of spraying chemically.

Mulch your raised garden beds to prevent future weeds. This can be done with mulched leaves, hay or straw. You can also purchase organic compost that is safe for food or wood chip mulch. The organic matter will decompose and provide nutrients to the soil throughout the winter months, preparing the garden to produce an abundant crop in the coming spring.

Installing drip irrigation in your raised beds is also a great idea. This will help you conserve water and prevent overwatering which can lead fungal diseases such as Septoria leaf spots. The best time to set up drip irrigation is in the fall or early spring.

When the season ends it's a good idea to cover your garden with a natural mulch. This helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients throughout the winter months and also deter weeds. A layer of straw or leaves is ideal however, you can also use a commercial hay or wood chips.

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