Introduction

If you’re looking for a way to start and sustain an organic garden, look no further than raised beds. Of course, there are lots of different styles to choose from, so here are 7 quick things to think about when you’re shopping for your raised bed:

1. Think about scale and size

• Size and scale

You’ll probably want to purchase a raised bed kit that’s the right size for your garden space. A kit that’s too small may not have enough room for all of your plants, and one that’s too big could be wasted space. A good rule of thumb is to use the area of the raised bed as a guide: if it’s going to be placed on top of hard ground or concrete, make sure there are no gaps between slats so everything stays in place as it grows. If you’re using an existing garden or yard that already has grassy areas, don’t worry about this! There will still be plenty of room for everything else once you’ve planted up your new raised bed(s).

2. Elevate your garden

When we talk about raised beds, what we mean is that the soil in your garden bed is elevated from ground level. This not only looks attractive, but also has many benefits to your gardening experience. Here are a few:

• Easier to tend to – Raised beds allow for a better reach when tending and harvesting your plants. This means no more backaches when reaching down into the garden!
• Easier to weed – With fewer weeds around because of the height of your beds, you can focus on cultivating and maintaining the plants in them without worrying about stepping on anything unpleasant.
• Easy water irrigation – When watering raised-bed gardens, there’s no need to bend over or kneel down while doing so. Instead, just walk up next to it and give it some H20!

3. Materials matter

• Materials matter

The materials that you choose to build your raised beds with are important. It’s crucial to use wood that is rot resistant and durable so that it will last for many years without needing to be replaced. Wood comes in many different colors, so think about what color will work best with the landscape of your garden or yard. It can also help if you choose a wood that blends in with the natural environment of your property and helps create an inviting outdoor space where plants thrive naturally! When choosing wood for raised garden beds, there are several things that you should pay attention to: how easily it can be worked (for example, if it doesn’t splinter easily), how easy it is clean up after projects such as painting/staining/finishing etc., does it hold stains well over time?

4. Ensure accessibility

Your raised bed should be easy to access. You should be able to reach the plants from the side, front and back of your raised bed. When you’re planting or working in your garden, you need to make sure that everything is within reach. This is why having a raised bed with multiple sides (like a square or rectangle) is ideal; it will allow you more flexibility when gardening.

The advantage of having multiple sides is that it makes reaching all parts of the plant easier—and now that we’ve mentioned it, let’s talk about how high your raised bed should be!

5. Take advantage of grow bags

You can use grow bags to start a raised bed garden. They’re easy to assemble and light, making it easy for you to move them around your yard. You can also use them in many different ways, including as planters or as a potting bench cover.

When choosing the best option for your needs, remember that the more expensive options tend to be made from better quality materials which will last longer than the cheaper ones.

6. Plan for future expansion

This is an important point to consider when deciding on a raised bed. If you plan to expand your garden in the future, consider using modular raised bed kits or raised bed planter designs. These will allow you to easily add another row of beds without having to tear up existing ones and make new ones from scratch. It may seem like a small thing right now but expanding your garden as it grows can become problematic if there’s no room for more raised beds!

7. Consider a modular raised bed kit or raised bed planter design

If you haven’t tried building your own raised bed, now is the time! You can make a modular raised bed with cedar lumber and steel connectors in an afternoon.

If you want something even easier (and less permanent), consider a kit or planter design. Kits like these come with all of the materials needed for assembly and are much easier than trying to build your own from scratch. In addition to saving time, they also make it easy for any gardener without woodworking skills or tools at home to build their own raised garden beds – even if they live in an apartment!

Raised beds offer a host of benefits as part of an organic gardening system, but there are some things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for one

Raised beds offer a host of benefits as part of an organic gardening system, but there are some things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for one.

• Raised beds allow you to grow your own food.
• They can also help make it easier to grow your own food.
• You don’t have to buy expensive compost or fertilizer because you can make your own compost at home.

Conclusion

It’s a big investment, yes, but it’s also the perfect way to jumpstart your journey into gardening. Getting started is the hardest part. Once you have everything up and running and growing, all you need are seeds—and maybe a few more plants for those extra-hungry kids!