Pile of Compost on a Raised Garden Bed

Do Raised Beds Need Yearly Compost? (Here’s What to Do)

If you’re a beginning gardener or someone with a bit more experience under their belt, you’ve likely heard about the benefits of raised bed gardening. But when it comes to managing your raised beds, you might be wondering about when, how, and how often to add compost. Should you add it to your raised beds…

Wood Chips on the Ground Around a Raised Bed

What Do You Put on the Ground Around Raised Beds?

Ever since I built my first raised beds in 2016, I’ve loved gardening in them. They allow for better soil drainage, reduce the amount of bending required for gardening, and provide a defined growing area. However, if you don’t give any thought to the areas surrounding your raised beds, you might find yourself dealing with…

Cardboard in the bottom of a raised garden bed

7 Reasons to Put Cardboard Under Your Raised Garden Beds

Are you considering building or installing a raised garden bed on your property? If so, it’s crucial to understand why you should place thick layers of cardboard underneath, so I wanted to share with you the things I’ve learned over the years when it comes to raised bed installations. Putting cardboard underneath raised garden beds…

Raised Garden Beds With Collards and Chard Plants

12 Surprising Disadvantages of Raised Garden Beds

Raised garden beds are a great way to grow amazing veggies thanks to their many benefits such as improved soil quality, better drainage, and greater control over growing conditions. However, there are also potential disadvantages and challenges when it comes to using raised beds that gardeners need to be aware of. I’ve been gardening for…

Drill bits and gardening containers

Drainage 101: Drilling Holes in Raised Beds and Containers

Raised garden beds are a popular choice for gardeners who want to improve soil quality and reduce weed growth. Many are open at the bottom, but some kinds aren’t. One of my favorite raised beds is a converted water trough from Tractor Supply Company. I’ve also converted paint buckets, plastic bins, and ceramic and terracotta…

Metal Raised Garden Bed on Top of Grass

9 Easy Steps to Build Raised Garden Beds on Your Grass Lawn

Raised beds are a great way to grow plants and vegetables in your garden. They offer numerous benefits, such as better soil quality, improved drainage, and better accessibility. But one common question that many beginner gardeners ask is this: “Can I put raised beds on top of grass?” Raised beds can be installed on top…

Compost bin with maturing compost

Filling Raised Beds with Just Compost: Should You Do It?

As any gardener will tell you, good compost is rich in nutrients that are essential for plant growth, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It’ll improve raised beds by increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil, resulting in healthier plants. Of course, this raises the question: If compost is so good, can you just…