Raised Beds for Beginners Part 1

[mybuddy17]

What is the purpose of having a raised bed garden as opposed to just planting directly into the ground?

[DanOManno]

Good question. For me the best reason is that elevating the soil in this fashion allows for better drainage and warms the soil a bit earlier in the spring. Hope that helped!

[duckman4you]

Hey DanO this is a great video thanks for posting. i just have a question my dad picked up a bunch of used and weathered Plastic Composite Decking material from work for free i am planning on making raised beds this summer but i am worried about using this material. what do you think? Would i have to worry about toxins leaching into the soil?

[DanOManno]

I don't think you have to worry about plastic, it's treated lumber or railroad ties that can leach toxins into the neighboring soil over time. Hope that helps.

[duckman4you]

@DanOManno Hey thanks a lot

[SaviourSole]

It says "CAN do" at :15 where he is showing his "CAN"!

[DanOManno]

That's for the note. I'm pretty far from purfect:)

[SaviourSole]

I wish you lots of Success!