The Raised Bed Book: Get the Most from Your Raised Bed, Every Step of the Way

by D.K. Publishing

Whether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with particular needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden. Raised beds are possible in any sized garden, even on balconies, but it needs expert advice to create the optimum growing conditions, achieve the most practical use of space tailored to your individual needs, and ensure longevity of the raised bed structure. Featuring clear diagrams, inspired planting plans, and step-by-step photography of beds built from scratch, this book will be the ultimate guide on your raised bed journey.In addition, 10 international gardeners, all sharing a love of raised beds, will explain their "take" and provide planting designs that will open your eyes to the variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and planting displays that are possible with a raised bed. From siting and designing, choosing materials and growing media, to ongoing maintenance and how best to care for your plants, The Raised Bed Book is the final word on growing above ground.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

Published March 7, 2024

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, for me I found it had a perfect blend of technical knowledge and very simplistic information. Making it a great resource for someone like me who is ambitious in the garden, but also very much a novice.

Having heard about raised beds it was really helpful to learn the science behind why they are better for nature and gardeners. The range of styles, the benefits which come with each type and a basic construction guide contained in this book has inspired my future garden project and I’m pleased to say I’ve been persuaded to include raised beds in that.

The book itself is also filled with beautiful imagery and with its attractive cover would make a lovely gift for a garden enthusiast.

[Tyler Swanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking to get into gardening, I highly recommend the raised bed book! This book dives deeply into the pros and cons, designs, and how-tos of siting, constructing, planting, and managing raised bed gardens. What's more, the book provides information applicable to vegetable and flower growers, and urban, suburban, and rural gardeners alike.