Raised Beds

Raised beds and Compost Heaps

Most gardens have an unproductive corner or space just waiting to be utilised. These dead spots can often be used for compost heaps and/or raised beds.  You can build your own, or alternatively but them in kit for. They will tidy your garden and hopefullly produce some fruit and vegetables as well.

Compost Heaps

Grass cuttings, newspapers, waste vegetables and fruit can all find a new home in the garden compost. Forest Garden supply a Slot Down Compost Bin is flexible due to its practical design and holds approximately 650 litres of green waste.

This Forest Garden compost bin is pressure treated and carries a 15-Year guarantee against rot and fungal decay. If more capacity is required then a Slot Down Compost Bin Extension Kit can also be purchased. instructions and all the fixings you need for a simple build.

Raised Beds

Raised beds can be very useful in the garden, especially the taller beds which save a lot of bending. Some designs can also double up as a place to sit.

Location of your raised bed will determine how much sun the bed will receive. Raised beds in the shade of garages and fences may need more watering depending on drainage and water run-off.

Raised beds come into their own if you have poor soil, or have soil that isn’t suited to the plants you want to grow. If the garden is predominantly alkaline soil, then would struggle with loving plants such as blueberries. However, by using a raised bed you can add ericaceous compost to increase the acidic content.

Finally, raised beds invariably warm up quicker, making them useful in extending the growing season.