+22 Treating Raised Garden Beds 2023. You can start a raised garden almost anywhere: It not only provides protection against mildew but also reduces the natural weathering and impact of uv rays on your wood.

Add a layer of ordinary garden soil. Filling them to the top with a premium soil blend can be expensive, so we recommend using ordinary garden soil or “topsoil” to fill in some space at the bottom (up to 300mm soil depth is fine). Make sure the location you choose receives adequate sunlight and drainage.