Not all of us have the time, the money or the inclination to build permanent raised beds from railway sleepers, bricks or stone. This is where ready-made raised beds come into their own.
Growing in ready-made raised beds offers many advantages – not least of all in terms of cost. Starting from as little as £20, raised bed kits are a cost-effective way to get the benefits of a raised bed in almost any garden.
Raised beds offer benefits to all gardeners, but especially for those growing vegetables. Because raised beds are filled when they’re built you can be sure you have a high quality growing medium without having to recondition your existing soil. Because they’re above the level of your garden, raised beds also provide well drained conditions.
Raised beds also help you to formalise and plan your garden. Adding them defines the areas you use to grow and the paths to get around them. This ensures you can reach all parts of the bed without disturbing other plants. Since raised bed kits are relatively movable, it’s easy to correct any mistakes or accommodate a change of mind even after they’ve been laid.