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How to Build a Raised Bed - Build and Fill a Raised Bed for Gardening

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Build a Raised Bed - Plant It Out
How to Build a Raised Bed - Build and Fill a Raised Bed for Gardening Photo © Lauren Ware

Now it's time to get to the most fun and satisfying step after all your hard work building a raised bed. Plant whatever it is you're growing! Here, I've planted 100 bare-root Jewel strawberry plants using the square foot gardening spacing. You can start seeds, or transplant starts, in your raised bed.

Reap the benefits of few weeds and the perfect soil mix when you use a raised bed to grow vegetables or berries. For those wanting to grow as much food as possible in a small urban or suburban space, raised beds can be a huge ally in the effort. Enjoy!

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