http://www.gardenstreet.co.uk/rss/1/productlistings/raised-beds/cat76 <h3>Why Choose Raised Beds over Growing Straight into the Ground?</h3> <p>Raised beds have many great features which sees people prefer them to actually growing beneath the ground. Firstly, the aesthetics of a wooden bed are great. They can create a focal point to your growing area and maintain a traditional wooden feel.</p> <p>They can also be beneficial if your ground soil is poor, or even if you have no soil at all such as a balcony or concrete yard! Fill the raised bed with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gardenstreet.co.uk/landscaping-c182/bark-chippings-mulch-c148" target="_blank">mulch</a>, or different types of soil in each one to complement specific plants and their required soil PH levels and types.&nbsp;</p> <p>They can also provide segregation. Whether using each raised bed to grow a different type of flora, or to keep something contained within a restricted area (like mint).</p> <p>By being higher off the ground, raised beds can also be preferable for those who have accessibility issues and cannot kneel on the ground for plant maintenance, care, and harvesting.</p> Copyright 2026 Garden Street en Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:01 +0100 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:01 +0100