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Raised gardens are by no means a new idea but the concept is rapidly
gaining adherents. Research centers and agricultural experimental
stations are turning more and more to raised garden beds as a way to
achieve their goals. Public schools often have a garden club where
students are able to express themselves creatively by developing garden
spots, then experiencing the thrill of seeing the first little sprouts rise
through the surface of the soil; then to finally display their efforts as a
harvest of beautiful vegetables.
How does one go about developing a raised garden bed? Quite frankly
there are more methods than is possible to list. Gaining in popularity are
gardens erected using composite lumber or decking planks. Both of these
materials are suitable because they reject moisture and for their
resistance to rotting. Either of these materials will give long lasting
gardens. Those individuals who are particularly energetic may pursue a
construction technique involving the use of faux stone. These interlocking
concrete blocks make very attractive raised gardens but are considered to
be quite permanent.
Gardens constructed of planks on the other hand, offer the option of being
able to dismantle the garden should it become necessary. Once the planks
are removed, the soil can then be raked onto the surrounding area and
smoothed and possibly be replanted as lawn.
Raised gardens have evolved from tediously laid out and laborious
projects, to a simple hinged style that erects by unfolding into a rectangle.
The action of folding the garden frame makes the assembly easy to ship
and erection is achieved by merely spreading the frame open with ones
feet. Since all sections of the frame are joined together assembly is
eliminated. Truly, what could be simpler? Next Chapter
gaining adherents. Research centers and agricultural experimental
stations are turning more and more to raised garden beds as a way to
achieve their goals. Public schools often have a garden club where
students are able to express themselves creatively by developing garden
spots, then experiencing the thrill of seeing the first little sprouts rise
through the surface of the soil; then to finally display their efforts as a
harvest of beautiful vegetables.
How does one go about developing a raised garden bed? Quite frankly
there are more methods than is possible to list. Gaining in popularity are
gardens erected using composite lumber or decking planks. Both of these
materials are suitable because they reject moisture and for their
resistance to rotting. Either of these materials will give long lasting
gardens. Those individuals who are particularly energetic may pursue a
construction technique involving the use of faux stone. These interlocking
concrete blocks make very attractive raised gardens but are considered to
be quite permanent.
Gardens constructed of planks on the other hand, offer the option of being
able to dismantle the garden should it become necessary. Once the planks
are removed, the soil can then be raked onto the surrounding area and
smoothed and possibly be replanted as lawn.
Raised gardens have evolved from tediously laid out and laborious
projects, to a simple hinged style that erects by unfolding into a rectangle.
The action of folding the garden frame makes the assembly easy to ship
and erection is achieved by merely spreading the frame open with ones
feet. Since all sections of the frame are joined together assembly is
eliminated. Truly, what could be simpler? Next Chapter
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