November 21, 2024

VIDEO: How Big should my Raised Beds be? Raised-bed Gardening Tips


Today’s video is discussing the ideal size of raised beds. How deep should they be? The maximum width? And how long? I have a great channel I think you will all be interested in, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/user/lukywest
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14 thoughts on “VIDEO: How Big should my Raised Beds be? Raised-bed Gardening Tips

  1. Great tips for raised beds!  I just built some new ones recently, and I agree, 4 ft wide if you have access to both sides is the perfect width.  Mine were 2 ft wide against a fence with access one one side only and I'm so glad I didn't make them any wider.  I can just reach to the other side to tend to my plants!  Thanks, Huw!

  2. I build 4' wide bed if I can have access from all sides; otherwise, I build 2.5' if up against a wall or fence.  Did I see you putting plastic on the beds?  How does that work for drainage?  Does it not block earth worms?  I used to use weed cloth, which is permeable, but then I realized I had not worms in my beds.  I'm not sure if the cloth blocks them or there  simply aren't any on my lot.  In any case, I now only use cardboard for weed suppression and 2" layer of mulch, then I fill the remainder of the beds with compost.

  3. why do  you need raised beds at all? Assuming you're not gardening on concrete, surely the soil carries on downwards far enough for a carrot not to start poking through the ceiling of hell or whatever's down there?

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