What is Raised Bed Gardening?

Raised bed gardening is an easy and efficient way to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers. It is a form of gardening that uses elevated beds to contain soil, typically surrounded by some type of frame. The raised beds are filled with a nutrient-rich soil mixture specifically designed for growing plants. The idea behind this type of gardening is to maximize crop yield in limited space while reducing the amount of work needed to maintain the garden.

Raised bed gardening has many advantages over traditional methods of gardening. Because the beds are higher off the ground, there is less competition for water and nutrients from other nearby plants or weeds. It also prevents soil compaction, meaning better air circulation which can result in more productive growth for your plants. Additionally, you don't need to use any machinery like tillers or rototillers which can disrupt existing plant life and root systems. Raised bed gardening also eliminates back strain due to the comfortable working height of the garden - you don't need to stoop over while tending your crops!

With raised bed gardening, you have complete control over what kind of soil and fertilizer you use as well as how much drainage your garden has. Plus, if you decide that you don’t want certain plants anymore or you need to rotate crops – it's easy to do without having to start from scratch each season. 

Overall, raised bed gardening is an effective and sustainable way to enjoy homegrown produce with less effort than traditional methods require.