Loft beds are a great option for those who garden, especially if space is limited. Raised beds are more productive than above-ground beds because the soil is less compacted, drains better, and warms earlier in the spring, meaning plants will start growing earlier in the season. Raised beds are easier to maintain, especially for people with limited mobility, and often have fewer perennial weeds. Here are some of the advantages you should have of using raised garden beds in your garden.

easier to install

Building garden beds doesn't have to be hard work. Raised beds are easier to install than in-ground gardens, and are an especially good choice if you don't have access to tillers. If you don't want to create a DIY garden bed from raw materials, you can buy raised garden bed kits at Vigo Gardens. Our easy-to-use kits require no building knowledge, just you assemble materials and tighten screws. With the purchase of a raised garden bed kit, you can keep the ground intact and build raised beds over your existing lawn.

better soil

Native soil in a yard is often not conducive to plant growth due to its poor composition. During the construction of the house, the soil around the house was heavily compacted. It's most likely only used to grow grass that doesn't go deep enough to break down compacted soil. By installing raised beds, you can take advantage of better quality soil for your plants.

A well-drained soil rich in organic matter will allow your plants to develop an extensive root system, which will promote a thriving garden. In contrast, those in the ground usually have a shallow root system unless the ground has been extensively tilled before planting. This improves soil quality since you don't need to till the raised garden beds, as tiles tend to deplete the soil's organic structure and promote the spread of weeds. Instead of tilling, you can add a few inches of compost and mulch to the top of the soil to help retain moisture and add nutrients to the soil.

Planting Custom Soil

Raised garden beds allow you to control the texture, composition and quality of your soil. When choosing soil for your planting beds, you can create a custom soil mix for each grower after dividing the plants according to soil preference. Most plants prefer a neutral to slightly acidic pH between 5.5-7.5. If some of your plants prefer acidic soil, you can make a different mix for them without harming those plants that prefer an alkaline environment.

The ideal soil type is sandy loam, which is loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. You should avoid cheap earth bags as they lack nutrients and may contain weeds, debris and other contaminants. You can buy special bags of raised garden bed soil to fill your raised beds with, or you can experiment with various soil mixtures by mixing garden soil with potting soil. Make sure to use more garden soil than potting mix, usually a 5:1 ratio. You should regularly use organic compost or mulch on your garden beds to improve soil quality.

easier access

One of the main benefits of gardening in raised beds is that you don't have to bend over when tending, weeding, or harvesting plants. Loft beds are a great option for people with limited mobility or who don't like to bend over. You can create a loft bed in the desired height and width to improve accessibility for those who have difficulty bending or stretching. VegoGarden sells 32" tall garden beds that can help significantly reduce back pressure. Even if you don't have back problems, a raised garden bed is a good investment because constant tension can take a toll on your health over time. They're perfect for herbs and vegetables that need to be harvested constantly. If you're primarily interested in growing herbs, check out the Vegan Garden Herb Kit for more details.

attractive

A loft bed is an attractive addition to your front or back yard, especially if you live in an urban environment that lacks greenery. They are available in a variety of materials and can be made of beautiful cedar wood, metal or other recycled materials. They also come in different shapes, from the popular traditional rectangles to artistic mandala designs. The VegoGarden Metal Bed is specially painted and has rounded corners to add an attractive, tranquil aesthetic to your garden. Raised garden beds are often used to brighten a patio or turn a stagnant plot of land into a productive garden by providing an elegant form for displaying your vegetables or flowers, which can be used to attract butterflies.

fresh produce

With raised garden beds, you can always enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables in your own backyard. The benefits of growing vegetables and fruit in raised gardens include improved fruit blush color, more even fruit ripening, and increased overall yield.

Elevated beds can significantly increase yields because the plants are planted at a higher density than the ground. You can plant more plants closer together, or employ effective small-space techniques like continuous planting to maximize the available space and ensure greater productivity. Raised beds can produce up to four times as much as the same amount of row space.

Reduce Harmful Pollutants

Many gardeners are concerned about chemicals leaching into plants. Raised garden beds reduce the potential for plants to absorb harmful substances from contaminated soil. This is especially important in urban areas with higher concentrations of heavy metals, including lead. If you live in an urban environment, you should avoid filling your raised beds with native soil. VegoGarden beds are made from 100% recycled materials including Aluzinc steel and are completely safe to grow food. It needs very high acidity to break down the Aluzinc coating, and most garden soils are neutral so it won't have much of an effect.

reduce weeds

Many gardeners find the process of weeding the garden tedious. By raising your garden above the ground, you can reduce the ability of weeds and grass to crawl into your raised beds. While it's normal for some weeds to be blown into the bed, raised garden beds are far less weed-affecting than gardens that are directly on the ground and filled with weed-free soil and compost. Also, if you place plants close to each other, you can protect weeds and inhibit their growth.