Raised Bed Organic Gardening
People living in low lying areas or those having clay soil often complain that they are not able to practice organic gardening. This is because poor drainage leads to water logging in the garden.
Organic matter added to the soil does not nurture microorganisms due to excess water. Moreover, plants die due to large quantities of water, whether you practice organic gardening or chemical gardening.
Raised bed organic gardening is an effective solution for those who have drainage problems in their soil. Using a raised bed organic garden provides adequate drainage as well as other benefits to the gardener.
Benefits of raise bed organic gardening
What are these benefits? Some benefits of raised bed organic gardening are given below:
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Easier weed control: High plant population in the bed leaves no space for the weeds to grow. Also, the pathway is physically away from the bed and hence any weeds that grow on the pathway do not affect the bed.
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Reduced soil erosion: A permanent bed is covered with bricks or similar protection on the sides. These frames do not allow washing away of the soil and thus reduce soil erosion.
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Increased height of the garden: Elderly and physically disabled people can benefit from the increased height of the garden as they don’t have to bend down for the gardening activities.
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Extended gardening season: A raised bed garden enables earlier planting as it warms up faster in spring. It also stays warmer for a longer duration in fall, and hence provides an extended growing season.
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Low soil compaction: Since there is no foot movement on the soil after the bed is constructed, soil compaction does not occur. This also leads to low soil preparation in future.
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