Different types of vegetables can do well in raised garden beds. Most raised garden beds have fertile soil, which nourishes vegetables, giving you superb results. Not to mention, raised bed gardening can help you get healthy plants and vegetables. Planting different types of vegetables in raised vegetable beds is an easy task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since a raised garden bed is elevated, it is quite easy to maintain it and keep it clean. For instance, dirty water and rainwater cannot drain into it, leaving you with more control over the care of your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you want to spruce up your garden but don’t like the look of the garden bed available for purchase online, you are in the right place. In this post, we will show you how to build a raised garden bed from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are planning to construct a raised vegetable bed or a flower bed on loose soil, you can build raised beds using various materials. Examples of such materials include scaffolding planks, concrete, tree logs, bricks<\/a>, wood sleepers, and natural stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from that, natural hardwood and pressure-treated wood are suitable for constructing planters. However, every material that is used in the construction of raised beds has its pros and cons. For instance, natural hardwood is quite durable and can hold various vegetables for a long time without getting damaged. However, it has a high density, which might give you a hard time while you are erecting a raised bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, treated wood is quite cost-effective. However, it might not last for a long period like natural hardwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buying the raw materials to build our garden beds! #workinghard<\/a> #redwood<\/a> #readytodothis<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ntoGRxNSD0<\/a><\/p>— Greenification (@ProGreen2013) July 9, 2013<\/a><\/blockquote>