Why your next raised garden bed should ditch the wooden sides for good
In short: Charles Dowding demonstrates the practical benefits of removing wooden borders from raised beds. By observing his no-dig garden in southwest England five months after removing the wood, you can see how to manage bed edges without expensive materials.
Wooden sides are often unnecessary for raised beds and can be a significant cost. While wood is helpful during the initial months to keep compost contained, removing it reveals unexpected findings underneath. Dowding maintains his bed edges by creating a thin line of woodchips, which separates the growing area from surrounding grass, dandelions, and creeping buttercup.
The Homeacres no-dig garden is located in southwest England at 51 degrees north latitude. The site is currently in zone 8, though it is transitioning toward zone 5 conditions.
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