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Raised Beds

Raised beds give 12 to 24 inches of controlled root depth and a structured edge for trellises and irrigation. Tag covers cedar vs steel construction, depth tested by crop, soil mix ratios (one-third compost, one-third topsoil, one-third aeration), drip irrigation layouts, and printable raised-bed plans.