![]() ![]() If you plant to grow perennial shrubs or vines with deeper roots, you may want to double or triple the height of the raised bed to allow more root room-if you can manage adding that much more soil.Ĭritters | If you have an issue with critters like voles that dig underground, consider choosing a deeper style of raised bed and lining the base with hardware cloth. Many annual flowers and vegetables have fairly shallow roots and a bed approximately 8 to 10-inches tall is fine. Plants | What do you want to grow? How much space (including root depth) will they need? And, they will need good quality compost replenished each year. Plus, it’s easier on the back.īut, a deeper beds means you’ll need more soil to fill it. Height | I build most of my raised beds quite tall because I like how the tall sides offer some shade in the hot summer and protection when I’m over-wintering crops. Soil | Is your ground soil healthy? Or, are you using raised beds to create a better growing space above ground? Build higher if the existing soil is a problem. Be sure you’ll be able to reach all parts of it and have room around the exterior to stand or kneel, depending on the height. Also ensure there is good drainage (that water does not collect or pool there) and you have access to a water hose or rain barrel if you will be hand-watering your plants.Įase of Access | The entire raised bed should be easy to access. Location | Choose a site with the right amount of sun (full, part, shade) for what you intend to grow.
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