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Raised Garden Beds & Vegetable Garden Installation

Raised beds make growing vegetables easier and more productive. Soil is loose and well-drained, weeds are fewer and gophers can be kept out. NorTech connects you with vetted landscape contractors who set their own price and build gardens that are ready to plant.

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Choosing the site and size

Vegetables need at least six hours of direct sun, easy access to water and a place where you can reach all sides of each bed. Beds are usually four feet wide so you can reach the middle without stepping inside. Heights of twelve to eighteen inches suit most crops and are easier on the back and knees. Leave wide paths for carts and wheelchairs, and plan beds near the kitchen door if you can. A sketch of the yard with sun patterns helps pick the best spot before any lumber is cut.

Materials, soil and pest protection

Cedar and redwood resist rot naturally, and untreated lumber is the safest choice for food crops. Galvanized steel beds are durable and tidy. Line the bottom with hardware cloth to keep gophers out, and fill with a quality blend of topsoil and compost. Avoid treated lumber or old railroad ties that may leach chemicals into soil. A soil test helps you adjust nutrients, and a layer of cardboard below the soil suppresses weeds in the first season. Ask the contractor how the beds will be anchored and leveled on sloped ground, and whether corners are reinforced so the sides do not bow under the weight of wet soil.

Irrigation, crop planning and care

Drip irrigation delivers water to roots and keeps leaves dry, which reduces disease. A timer keeps watering consistent through hot weather. Rotate crops each season and add compost to keep the soil rich. Mulch retains moisture and suppresses weeds, and trellises save space for beans, peas and cucumbers. Keep a simple planting calendar so you know when to sow cool-season and warm-season crops in your area. Keep a simple garden journal of what you plant and harvest each season, which helps you rotate crops and improve yields year after year.

When to book raised garden beds & vegetable garden installation

You want to grow your own vegetables.

Your soil is clay, rocky or poor.

Gophers keep eating your plants.

You want an accessible garden.

You are teaching kids to garden.

You want an attractive edible landscape.

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Raised Garden Beds & Vegetable Garden Installation — common questions

Cedar and redwood resist rot naturally and are popular for food gardens. Avoid old railroad ties and pressure-treated lumber, and ask the contractor what the beds will be made of.

Twelve inches works for many crops, and eighteen inches suits root vegetables and gives extra room. Taller beds are easier to reach and keep out some pests. Your provider can explain how this applies to your property before you book.

Line the bottom with hardware cloth before filling, and bring the wire a few inches up the sides. This protects roots from tunneling gophers and moles. It helps to share photos of the area when you request a quote.

A mix of topsoil and compost, often with some perlite or sand for drainage. The contractor can supply a vegetable blend and recommend amendments after a soil test. Raise any questions at the estimate stage so there are no surprises later.

Building and filling a few beds takes a few hours to a couple of days. Irrigation and paths add a little more time. It helps to share photos of the area when you request a quote.

The contractor guarantees workmanship for 60 days, including structure and irrigation connections. Crop success depends on weather and care. Your provider can explain how this applies to your property before you book.

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