Come learn advantages of using raised beds for your gardening needs. Raised bed gardening has become a popular gardening practice. Smaller home lots and families have led to the downsizing of planting areas. Raised bed gardens offer several advantages over conventional gardening plots. Soil raised above ground level warms up more quickly in the spring, which allows for earlier planting dates. These beds are usually filled with high quality soil, which improves drainage and increases yield. Raised beds are smaller than traditional gardens, making them easier for most people to maintain. For example, the denser plantings help reduce weed infestations. Taller raised beds can make gardening accessible for those who are not physically able to bend or work close to the ground.
Some advantages to raised beds:
A raised bed permits plant roots to develop in soil held above water-logged, or compacted sites. You can easily incorporate compost and other organic material to ensure good drainage.
Through intensive planting and the use of good soil to promote healthy plant growth, you can grow a healthy harvest and may increase your yield.
The soil warms up faster in the spring, allowing you to plan and grow earlier in the season. Quick and easy covers can be used with a raised bed to begin early or extend the season well into the winter.
On February 24, join us for a program on “Raised Bed Gardening!” and learn much more about it. Contact the K-State Extension office at (316) 284-6930 or [email protected] to RSVP for this free program.
