The cultivation of home-grown vegetables through the use of raised beds is a practical and uncomplicated method. People who are unable to garden due to limited garden space, poor or rocky soil, inadequate soil drainage, or physical limitations may find that raised bed gardening is the perfect alternative. This type of gardening does not require as much space as traditional in-ground gardening, which typically requires a large amount of space.

The soil in raised beds is elevated to a level that is higher than the soil in the surrounding area. Raised beds can range in height from six inches to waist-high, and they are surrounded with materials to prevent soil from escaping. The enclosed soil is then molded into planting beds that are between three and four feet broad. These planting beds are sufficiently small that a person can maintain them without actually stepping onto the planting area and disturbing it.

Some important discussed topics:

• overview of raised bed gardening
• building requirements for raised bed gardening
• 5 common mistakes to avoid with raised bed gardening
• 7 tips for building effective raised bed gardening