Having a raised garden is great! It keeps some vermins from stealing your food, helps your back by not having to bend too much, and gives your backyard a nicer look. It is really worth doing for someone that likes gardening but has a back problem that keeps them from that.
Other Benefits Of Raised Garden Beds:
Improved Soil and Drainage
The raised garden does not get stepped on so the soil doesn’t get compacted, this allows the water to go through easily.
Plant Seeds Closer Together
The effectiveness of water and oxygen is better in a raised garden bed this makes the roots expand easier
Less Weed
Because of the distance between the bed and the other weed in the yard, and because of the densely planted area, you will get less weed
If you would love to build a raised garden bed, but are not quite sure you can tackle such a project you may want to look into these kits. There are many different variations to try here are a few options:
If you are more of a DIY person, here is a video on how to build your own using pallets
