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Whatever you end up using, you want to make sure you amend it with compost. All that rich organic matter is an important component that will hold moisture and provide nutrients to your plants. Compost is an essential ingredient in the best soil for a raised garden bed, no matter which mix of ingredients you choose.

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I just put down 24 bags of Miracle Grow garden soil in a raised bed that I just made. (4 feet by 12 feet) I am in the process of building another one right now. But, I am thinking, now that I have read these comments, that I should have purchased raised bed soil instead. What would you suggest I purchase for the next raised bed? I could still pull some soil out of the other bed to mix with something else, if that would be best. I read that regular garden soil packs down and I can see that it has. Thanks.

Hi Juanita,Looking on their site, it says to mix it with your native soil. Amendments are great to add to your existing garden beds if they are already filled. I see G&B also sells a Raised Bed & Potting Mix, but you could also find a 50/50 blend and add your amendment to it.

Hey I am a brand new gardener who created an 84 raised bed in my back yard. I went to the store and bought 5 bags of top soil and 3 bags of compost. I am unsure on how to put them in the bed in order to get the best veggie production. Do you have any tips?

Hi Glenn, I generally recommend a 50-50 blend that is generously amended with compost. I also wanted to make sure that you have some tips related to your climate, so I found this article that might be helpful for you. -02-28/best-garden-potting-plant-soil-feed-loamy-peat-mossI would also recommend adding mulch to your garden to help retain the soil moisture. -Fertilizers-Compost/?ds=547&reportnumber=1013&catcol=3821&categorysearch=Soil&catcol2=0&categorysearch2=

I just built my first raised garden bed on the outside of my greenhouse i will be building then on the inside of the greenhouse as well. I have bagged raised gardenbed soil. I am going to mix in compost. My question is. Should I also add mulch to the top layer of the bed on the outside? And will the raised garden beds on the inside of the greenhouse need mulch as well?

In general, we discovered that raised beds offer several advantages. They provide better drainage than ground-level gardening. They also are less prone to soil compaction, but this depends on the soil mix used to fill the raised bed.

With so many options on the market, it can be tough to decide on the right raised garden bed. Comparing some of the key features such as material, size, and assembly requirements that most garden beds offer and considering your gardening goals, space, and design scheme can make wading through the options easier.

Traditionally, raised garden beds are made from rot-resistant timber such as cedar or fir. Nowadays, raised beds are also made from stone, woven willow, plastic, and concrete. The material chosen will depend on personal preference.

Raised garden beds can come with myriad features. Some have wheels for portability; others have built-in trellises, removable greenhouse covers, storage shelves, legs that elevate the bed, or built-in irrigation systems.

While the following raised beds differ in size, material, and design, making some better suited for specific growing situations, each one was a standout in our tests and has earned its place among the best raised bed gardens available today.

We used a rubric and awarded points for each feature we tested on the garden beds. The individual tests included noting the ease of assembly, judging the overall stability and quality of the materials of each raised bed, filling the beds with potting soil, and then testing to see how well they drained.

We also analyzed the design of the beds and awarded extra points for helpful features, such as the water-level indicator on the Keter raised bed that made it especially helpful for those who are new to raised bed gardening.

After the testing was complete, we added the scores and used the results to assign relative awards for each product. We detailed both the pros and the cons, so our readers would have a heads-up on what to expect if they purchase one of these top-performing raised garden beds.

Growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables is a national pastime, but for those who cannot put in or tend a traditional garden, a raised garden bed may be a solution. These beds allow growers to enjoy gardening even if the only available space is on a patio or balcony. For those considering raised-bed gardening, a few questions are likely. Below are answers to some of the most popular questions about raised garden beds.

A raised garden should be deep enough to allow plant roots to develop freely. For compact herbs and flowers, that may be as little as 6 to 8 inches, while vegetables such as eggplant and kale will do better with soil 12 to 18 inches deep or deeper.

After several unsuccessful and unproductive years of gardening in the ground, I converted to growing most of my edible plants in raised beds. Not only did setting up a raised-bed kitchen garden help me find so much more success and productivity, it added one thing to my entire backyard I didn't expect: beauty. That's why my Houston-based kitchen garden company, Rooted Garden, exclusively works with raised beds.

I'm sure plenty of you are now thinking: But... gardening in the ground is basically free, right? Why pay money at all to house dirt? I've got dirt in my backyard. Let's get into the reasons I recommend upgrading from the ground.

Wood is typically the most affordable option for your raised bed material, even if you go with cedar. On average, a DIY raised bed constructed from wood will cost $25 to $50 per square foot. To have a wooden raised bed constructed and installed for you, budget for at least $100 per square foot. (Find a kitchen garden company in your area.)

As you can probably see, costs can add up quickly when you're installing a garden. When my husband and I installed our kitchen garden in Houston, we bought untreated cedar and built the raised beds ourselves. We ordered the best soil we could find (I recommend you do the same), and then we did all the shoveling ourselves and started everything from seed to save costs elsewhere. Even so, we still spent over $2,500 for 120 square feet of kitchen garden space.

And an investment it was. Unless you discover a way to grow money in your garden (and please let me know if you do), it'll take you a long time to come out "even." But I still believe raised beds are worth every penny you spend on them.

Instead of hoping your garden will one day save you money at the grocery store, view your garden as an investment in your home, your landscape, and yourself. As I write in my book, Kitchen Garden Revival:

Wait, you might be thinking, you're talking about gardening, and I just want to know if the raised bed part is worth it. To me, gardening and gardening in raised beds are one and the same. If you want to have a beautiful and productive kitchen garden that you can tend easily and harvest from regularly, you need raised beds.

The kitchen garden is just a small part of your overall home, but I can tell you that it is a very important one. In fact, I experienced this firsthand when we sold our home in Houston, Texas, to move to Chicago. Our realtor put a photo of the kitchen garden in our listing, and it became a key selling point. One of the first offers we received was from an interested buyer who wanted us to throw in the garden trellises.

How much would you normally spend on a home improvement project? How much would you spend to create a space that brings you joy? How much are you already spending on home decor? Your garden will become a beautiful place where you can grow food and have special experiences.

When I first started Rooted Garden, I did some research on how much you're supposed to spend on landscaping for your home. I wanted to ensure it was worth it for my clients to spend so much money on their kitchen garden setups. The consensus from real estate agents and home professionals seemed to be that you should spend about 10 to 15 percent of your home value on landscaping. That means if your home is worth $300,000, you should spend about $30,000 on landscaping.

Unlike growing your own kale versus buying it at the grocery store, you can potentially see a much faster ROI on your raised-bed garden if you were to sell your home. Landscaping projects can give homeowners a return of between 200 and 400 percent, and landscape economists estimate that good landscaping can make up as much as 28 percent of your home's total value.

If you're going to spend, say, $10,000 on your whole landscape, then why not consider at least 10 percent of that going to the kitchen garden? That's $1,000 for your kitchen garden, and most of that budget can be for your raised beds. They will become a central feature of your landscape.

Because I guarantee you that a garden can fulfill the same urge that drives you to spend money on many of these things. The same amount of money spent on a 20-class pass to a workout studio, for instance, could instead be spent on raised beds that will last for 20 years.

So, take a look at your home improvement budget and your available fun money to see how much you can afford to invest in your raised beds. You can always start small and add another raised bed to your space later. I promise that the value those raised beds will bring to your gardening experience and to your overall life will be well worth it!

If you're feeling stuck or intimidated over building your own raised bed, you're not alone. Gardenary exists to give beginner gardeners a place where they can find all the resources they need to keep on growing.

My book, Kitchen Garden Revival, delves deeper into picking a location for your kitchen garden and then walks you through the planning, designing, and building of your raised beds, plus how to plant and tend your favorite edible plants. 041b061a72