Raised garden beds are one option for providing a source of fresh food to your family that are preferred by some people for a lot of very valid reasons. Some of the reasons raised beds are preferred are:

• Less weeds
• Better water retention in areas that have super-sandy soil
• Better drainage in areas with clay soils
• More growing space
• No soil compaction from human feet
• Warmer soil earlier in the season
• Warmer soil for a longer season
• Soil that has basically a neutral pH unless you add something to change it (because you’re filling it)
• Less soil erosion (especially, if the bed is framed)

 A great visual to give you some ideas on how to create your own raised beds for your garden:

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