Raised bed gardening is both practical and attractive. One of the biggest advantages is that you can control the quality of the soil. Because of the higher beds, it’s also easier to plant and harvest.

In this article, Colleen shares the process of making a raised bed garden. She has great tips about preparing the ground under the raised bed, lumber selection, drainage, soil composition, soaker hoses and more. Her husband is an architect and has drawn up plans for the raised bed shown in this article. You can purchase the plans for a low charge.

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