Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, raised beds can
work for you. With Simon Akeroyd's Raised-Bed Gardening: How to
Grow More in Less Space, home gardeners will find the perfect bed to
suit their needs and objectives.
Greater yields and less watering are the keys to using and
maintaining raised garden beds. The heart of the book comprises
step-by-step instructions for building and maintaining 15 types of
raised beds - from the conventional to the innovative "keyhole garden,"
which is particularly effective in hot and dry climates, to rooftop. The
book also offers plans for raised-bed dining areas and designs to be
used by children.
Illustrated with 250 images, Raised-Bed Gardening answers
numerous questions, including how big and high to make a bed, using
reclaimed and recycled materials, extending the season, tackling pests,
watering and water conservation, and maintenance.
Herb, vegetable and ornamental gardens are explained in detail as
well as:
- building a bed with center pond
- rotating crops
- creating fruit cages
- dealing with compost
Also included are suggestions for building projects and planting schemes
to inspire you to create your own unique raised-bed garden.