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Tips to Make the Most of Raised Garden Beds
Building a raised garden bed is no new concept. Many homeowners have incorporated raised beds into their landscape to resolve gardening issues such as drainage, pests, and accessibility. Or simply to enjoy the aesthetic of a controlled, well-tended garden. But did you know that your choices of wood, plantings, fertilizer, and irrigation, can be more—or less—sustainable? Whether used for growing beautiful flowers or harvesting homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs, here are some tips to make the most of your raised garden bed:
1. Choose the right wood
Although different budgets may require trade-offs in the type of lumber chosen, here are some essential considerations in choosing your wood. First, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures that the wood has been grown and harvested from responsibly managed forests. FSC certified wood is usually not more expensive, so whenever possible, look for this label.
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For further water efficiency, consider the pioneering SkyDrop Irrigation System. SkyDrop has smart technology that can connect through your home's Wi-Fi to your local weather forecast to self-program when to water your lawn or garden. SkyDrop also considers elements such as the types of vegetation, sprinklers you use, shade and slope of the yard, as well as the wetness of the soil measured by in-ground sensors.
For non-food garden beds, there are even more innovative irrigation system alternatives. A rainwater harvesting system, for example, stores rainwater runoff from your roof in a large cistern, ready to be used for lawn and garden irrigation. Blackwater or greywater system may be used to recycle water from toilets, sinks, and showers that are filtered and decontaminated before reuse. Black water and greywater systems, however, should not be used for food gardens, as even the filtered and decontaminated water is not safe for human consumption.
Make the Most of Your Raised Garden Beds
Gardening in raised beds can help boost your lawn's productivity while alleviating many typical gardeners' woes. Consider these tips to be more efficient, obtain more yield, and optimize your garden beds even further.
Do you have your own raised garden bed tips? What are your favorite foods and flowers to grow in your raised beds? Tell us about your raised garden beds below!
Samantha Aimone is a student at Fordham University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual concentrations in finance and social innovation. Samantha is a change maker, and she is driven to help businesses attain sustainability through disruptive innovation.
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Samantha Aimone is a student at Fordham University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual concentrations in finance and social innovation. Samantha is a change maker and she is driven to help businesses attain sustainability through disruptive innovation.
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