Your soil should be at minimum 6 inches deep and preferably 10 inches or more. If you don’t have this soil depth because of rock, root, or other obstruction, you will need to “raise” the soil by adding soil and containing the sides with some kind of edging. These are referred to as raised beds. Raised beds can even be completely above ground in raised planters.

There are benefits to planting in raised beds. They enable you to control your soil environment, they can discourage animal visitors, and they help with controlling and retaining moisture. You can construct them yourself or purchase them already constructed. Raised beds and/or supplies to make them can be purchased at many nurseries or home improvement stores.

Title: How to build a raised bed cheap and easy
Author/Source: James Progioni
Description: James says anyone can do it and shows you how. He even shows you how to add mulch and compost to the bed, then mix all for a good place to raise vegetables.

Title: Common raised bed mistakes to avoid
Author/Source: Gardener Scott
Description: Raised garden beds have many benefits for gardeners, but common mistakes can make raised beds less effective. Gardener Scott discusses 10 common raised garden bed mistakes to avoid when choosing to enjoy the benefits of raised bed gardening.