Raised garden beds (also called garden boxes) are great for growing small plots of veggies and flowers. They keep pathway weeds from your garden soil, prevent soil compaction, provide good drainage, and serve as a barrier to pests such as slugs and snails. ... Raised beds are also ideal for square foot gardening.
What are the advantages of raised garden beds?
Some of the benefits of raised bed gardening are:
- Less weeds.
- Better water retention in areas that have super-sandy soil.
- Better drainage in areas with clay soils.
- More growing space.
- No soil compaction from human feet.
- Warmer soil earlier in the season.
- Warmer soil for a longer season.
Are raised beds necessary?
You can even build the frame up over successive years as you add more organic matter and acquire materials for edging, so you end up with a substantial raised bed for minimal outlay. Raised beds aren't essential in every garden, but in the right circumstances they can be very useful.
