For folks in the #SouthernHemisphere, spring is approaching! And for those of us in the #NorthernHemisphere, it's never too early to start planning next year's garden! This article also mentions alternatives to wood -- like cinderblocks!
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Simple #RaisedGardenBed
Including what type of wood, soil and plants will work best.
By David Oblas, Zoe Schaeffer, and Monique Valeris
" Let's face it: Everyone isn't lucky enough to have perfect soil to grow a vegetable garden. Whether your soil is clay-like or way too rocky, at some point, you might have been curious about how to build a raised garden bed as an alternative. The good news is that it's not difficult and can be constructed with a range of materials, including rot-resistant cedar.
"Why consider raised garden beds, which are also known as planter boxes or garden boxes? They offer a slew of benefits to help your plants thrive.
"Beyond keeping critters at bay, your soil will warm up much earlier in the spring season, meaning that your plants have the chance to grow earlier too. Plus, vegetables, fruits and ornamentals will send their roots deeper in search of water, so they would likely be healthier. And they're just so easy to build on your own!"
Learn more:
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/everything-you-need-to-know-to-build-a-simple-raised-garden-bed?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
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