What are the disadvantages to raised beds?
The main problem with raised beds is that they can be difficult to design and to construct. Beds that seemed the right size at the time of installation can end up being too small, making them too limiting, or too big and wasting needed space. There can also be problems relative to location. Beds that seemed well placed can end up being in the way or an eye sore when viewing the garden as a whole. The selection of materials used to construct the enclosures for raised beds can also be a problem. Structures made from pressure treated wood or wood treated with preservatives are usually toxic to the soil. Structures made from wood that isn’t treated fail to stand up for more than a couple of seasons. Structures made of cinder block often clash with the design or look of the garden and using field stone or rock is more than many can handle. The flip side of raised beds giving good drainage is that this also means the need for more frequent watering. This is particularly true if the supportin
