What Soil is Best for Raised Bed Gardens?

The Ideal Soil Should be...

1. Light and Fluffy 2. Full of Nutrients 3. Drains Well 4. Free of Weed Seeds 5. Free of Bad Chemicals

Soil Recipe #1

Our ideal raised bed soil mix is 40% topsoil, 40% compost, and 20% coarse sand, plus worm castings, composted chicken or rabbit manure.

Soil Recipe #2

Mel’s Mix from Square Foot Gardening: – 1/3 compost – 1/3 coarse vermiculite – 1/3 peat moss or coco coir Measure by volume

My Favorite Garden Helper

I have recently started using products from Arber and am loving the results. Their organic products help ward off bad insects, fungal diseases and more. My garden has been so happy!

LEARN MORE ABOUT How to calculate how much soil you need, how to amend your soil and much more by swiping up below.