If you look at old editorials of magazines you'll see that raised gardening bed ideas is a subject that people have been interested in for years. One of the first trends I remember is the “double dug” method, and that led into interest in using materials to make a container for garden dirt. As interest caught on the ideas for raised garden beds just got more creative.
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In this article I'll touch on some ideas for raised gardens that have been popular through the years. Some have just become popular recently, like the walk-in U shaped design that has been posted around the Internet and social media. Others have been around for years and work just as well as they ever did.
Which method your pick this year will just depend on what interests you most right now. I'm sure you'll want to experiment with several of these methods as you grow your garden – and your expertise.
Cement Blocks make a good raised garden container. The nicest thing about them is that they will fit any landscape pattern you already have.
Raised Garden tables are so popular right now. You can use almost anything you already have, or pick one out at an auction. This lets you match a theme you already have in any area.
Boxes for raised gardens can be built to suit your needs in any design. One of the greatest advantages is that you can get the depth of bed you need just by planning it out that way.
Raised Garden on wheels can be adapted to many containers, and you'll find some for sale already built that way. This lets you move the entire planting around if needed.
Double Dug garden beds, or just pile fresh dirt up on the existing ground. No need to make a fuss over getting a garden started in a new place.
No matter what raised garden bed design you use there are some factors to consider that you'll want to spend a little time thinking about:
- Are you going to use existing garden dirt, new compost or bring in some fresh dirt? This may have something to do with what you have now, but if you bring in materials make sure they aren't carrying something you don't want introduced to your place – like weed seeds or farm chemicals.
- Does it need to be deer proof, or hard for pets or other farm animals to get into? The place and design you use will make it work better in the long run if you consider these things first.
That first spurt of energy goes a long ways, but can come to an abrupt halt when hot weather hits. Be sure to make your raised bed garden design work for you all year long. Thinking about working your beds all through the seasons will give you a better chance of harvesting multiple crops this year.
