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Raised Garden Bed Samples

Raised beds can be built on hillsides to improve drainage, extend the growing season, and make gardening easier. 

Benefits 

  • Improved drainage: Raised beds on hillsides can improve drainage.
  • Extended growing season: Raised beds on hillsides can extend the growing season.
  • Even water and nutrient distribution: Raised beds on hillsides can help ensure even water and nutrient distribution.
  • Reduced erosion: Raised beds on hillsides can reduce erosion.
  • Less weed growth: Raised beds on hillsides can reduce weed growth.
  • More control over soil quality: Raised beds on hillsides can give you more control over soil quality.
  • Easier gardening: Raised beds on hillsides can make gardening easier.

Construction 

  1. Dig out footing to approximate level.
  2. Add a thin layer of gravel to the footing for better drainage.
  3. Assemble the bottom layer.
  4. Cut and attach upper course boards.
  5. Attach end boards to the frame.
  6. Fill the bed with soil.
  7. Cut and attach seat rail boards.

Tips

  • For very steep slopes, you may need to build beds on top of each other. 
  • You can use stakes to help ensure the bed is stable. 
  • You can use braces to secure the corners and boards. 
  • You can use a plastic damp proof membrane to line the bed. 

You can also watch this video to learn how to build a raised garden bed on a slope:


Fun concepts to consider:

(Corten Steel Fence)