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
- Dig out footing to approximate level.
- Add a thin layer of gravel to the footing for better drainage.
- Assemble the bottom layer.
- Cut and attach upper course boards.
- Attach end boards to the frame.
- Fill the bed with soil.
- 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:
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