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Building a Raised Vegetable Garden Bed? Free plans, Pictures, and Diagrams of Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens.

Vegetable Garden

Building a raised vegetable garden bed? Free garden plans, pictures, and diagrams of raised bed vegetable gardens!

Why Design and Build a Raised Garden?

Convenience is Key...

A raised vegetable garden is a great way to create a beautiful, convenient, and easy to use vegetable garden.

It takes some planning and effort to build, but once it's done, you have a permanent garden bed! (It's a good weekend project if you are handy!)

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Raised Vegetable Garden

Advantages of Raised Garden Beds:

  • It is easier to reach (less strain on the old back!)

  • It is easier to control weeds; grass won't be able to creep in from the surrounding lawn.

  • It can be filled with an ideal mixture of soil, compost, fertilizer, leaf mulch and any other amendments needed to create the best growing conditions for your vegetables.

  • It's easy to water!

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    Important Tips for Planning a Raised Bed Garden!

  • Choose an area in your yard that gets at least six hours of sunshine per day for your raised vegetable garden.

  • A rectangular raised box four feet wide is very common, but if you are snugging it into the corner, an L-shape is just as simple.

  • Make sure that you can reach to the center of the planter from all sides, as this will be essential whether you are planting, weeding, or harvesting!


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    To Line, or Not to Line?

  • If you have pesky moles or gophers, you may wish to take the time to line the bottom of your bed with newspaper or garden fabric.

  • Lining the bed will also prevent noxious weeds from sprouting from deep underground.


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    Raised Bed Garden Designs and Styles

    A raised vegetable garden can be mounded on top of the ground with no formal edge or border, or can be edged with wood, brick, stone, or other materials.

  • If using wood, it is best to avoid pressure treated wood, as the chemicals can leach into your garden soil.

  • Decorative interlocking stones are available at your local building store, and make a great looking raised bed that can add beauty to your yard.

  • The border can be as tall as you wish, determined by how easy you want to reach the garden bed. (Most raised beds are between 6" and 15" tall.)



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    What to Grow in a Raised Bed Garden?

    What vegetables can you grow in your raised vegetable garden?

    A visit to your local garden center will provide much information on plants and seeds that will grow well in your area.

    Green beans take more space, but are well worth the effort if you enjoy eating them.

    For zucchini lovers, one plant will provide all the zucchini your family can eat, with plenty left over to make zucchini bread!


    Raised Vegetable Garden

    Choose Your Favorites!

    It is best to put your time and effort into vegetables that you and your family really enjoy eating.

    Tomatoes are a favorite garden vegetable, so be sure to include at least one tomato plant!

    If you want tons of information on growing tomatoes, click here.

  • Smaller vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, carrots, onions, parsley, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes are often favorites and are easy to grow.

  • A cucumber is a nice addition to the raised bed garden, and if provided with a trellis or other support, will grow upwards instead of taking over too much of your garden space.

  • The first growing season will be a learning experience, and you'll gain some knowledge on which vegetables worked well in your garden.

    For example, you learn to grow your lettuce in stages, once you've ended up with a huge row of lettuce that you can't possibly eat before it gets too tall and goes-to-seed!

    Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Plan

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    If you put in some effort, and if you plan well, you'll find that a raised vegetable garden can give you plenty of fresh vegetables and produce to enjoy throughout the season!


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