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When choosing the site, it should be level. You can
even position the raised bed on a hard top such as

concrete or decking; just bear in mind, it will be heavy
and you will need to install a raised bed liner to pre-

vent the soil from washing out.

WATERING THE RAISED BED

Ideally, you want to install an irrigation system – auto-
mated would be nice. Two good irrigation options in-

WATERING TIPS
clude a soaker hose system and drip irrigation.

WATER EARLY IN THE
MORNING

If your schedule
doesn’t allow for this,

then water in the early

evening.

AVOID WETTING THE

FOLIAGE

Direct the water to the

roots where it’s need-
If you can’t install irrigation straight away, then at ed. Otherwise, fungal

least plan for it in your raised bed design. disease may spread

among your plants

WATER DEEPLY
With an irrigation system, Allow the water to
water goes directly to the
penetrate about two
plant’s root system. inches deep.

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