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D.I.Y. OR RAISED BED KITS wendysgardenstore.com

has a wide selection of
For those are handy with a hammer, making your raised bed kits available.

raised bed is a great option; it doesn’t require any
great carpentry skills or specialized tools.

If carpentry isn’t for you, then raised bed kits are a
great way to go—they come in all shapes and sizes.

Ideally you want to position the bed north to south

(in the northern hemisphere). In this way you maxim-
ize the amount of sun for all plants in the bed.

POSITIONING THE RAISED BED

You want to position the bed north to south, with the
tallest plants at the northern end of the bed (in the
northern hemisphere.) In this way you maximize the

amount of sun for all plants in the bed.

Your raised bed needs to receive at least six hours of
sun. Check for overhanging tree branches and shade

from structures.

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