The concept of raised bed gardening has become really popular of late and a lot of people are going for this method of gardening. This is a quick and easy way of growing all the vegetables of your choice. You will also be able to grow your plants in a small available space without much maintenance at all. So, let us have a look at what these raised garden beds are all about and why they actually rose to popularity.
What Have Raised Garden Beds?
Raised garden beds are garden areas that are built above the ground level. These garden beds are made either by mounting soil or by making use of rocks and stones. The garden beds are built within a framework made of metal or other materials. The garden beds are also not too large so that the gardeners are able to attend to all the plants growing inside the garden area. An ideal size would be around three to four feet. However, your size will depend on your available space and your requirements. You can also build your raised bed garden corners in a highly effective way.
The History Of Raised Bed Gardening:
The practice of creating raised garden beds started during medieval times when the farmers started using fences and boundaries to contain their gardens. In the 18th century, gardeners grew fruits and vegetables within the fences. This concept once again gained popularity during the 1970s when gardeners started growing plants above the layer of soil instead of growing them below the soil layer. It was found that the garden beds could provide better yield when they are created at an elevated surface. This gave rise to the popularity of raised garden beds and this method of gardening is being actively used today.
The Advantages Of Growing Your Plants In a Raised Garden Bed:
By growing your plants in a raised garden bed setup, you will be able to provide better soil quality. The soil will also have better drainage. You will just have to add some amendments to the existing soil and you will be able to grow your plants really well.
You will be able to grow more plans in a small available space. This will increase the plant density in your raised garden bed area and the yield will be really high.
There are fewer chances of soil compaction as people will not step into your raised garden bed area. The gardeners can walk from outside the garden and work with increased ease. All corners of the garden bed are easily accessible, which makes gardening convenient for the gardeners.
These garden beds do not require frequent maintenance. There are fewer chances of weed attack. The gardeners will also not have to bend and carry out their garden activities by straining their backs.
So, create your rolling raised garden bed today itself and enjoy an excellent yield at the end of each growing season.
