How to make a Raised Garden Bed

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Select a location in your yard that gets at lease six hours of sun per day. The location should also be flat.

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Your location should also be easily accessible to water.

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

It is a good idea to leave room around the perimeter of the frame to allow for you to work around

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Remove any weeds and grass without using chemicals. Then 'turn' the soil and work in a couple of inches of compost to prepare the land.

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Vegetables need at least a foot of soil.

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Place a layer of straw or leaves on the bottom.

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Then layer soil mixed with compost

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Plant your plants and top with a bit of mulch

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

Enjoy your garden!