Get a Jumpstart on Spring: Plan Your Ideal Raised Garden Bed Now
Winter is here, but savvy Quad Cities gardeners know there’s no better time than right now to start planning spring and summer DIY projects! Building a raised garden bed should be on every home gardener’s wishlist to reap the benefits of improved drainage, enriched soil, greater access and bountiful harvests.
Although frosty temps have plants bedded down for now, grab a warm drink and let your mind wander to visions of your own custom raised bed veggie garden. Spend this winter researching ideas and materials so you have everything prepped and ready to hit the ground running once growing season arrives again. The experts at The Rental Guys have all the top-quality equipment to turn your raised bed dreams into reality – whenever you’re ready dig in!
Top Reasons Quadcities Gardeners Love Raised Beds Elevated planting boxes mean no more hunching over for weeding and harvesting. Richer soil improves yields, and boxed edges neaten and define plantings. Other advantages include:
- Greater drainage from amended soil mixes.
- Warmer root zones speed growth.
- Design customized sizes and shapes.
- Keep out burrowing critters.
- Accessible for gardeners with mobility challenges.
The Anatomy of a Successful Raised Garden Bed What should a well-built raised bed look like? Consider these tips:
- Use rot-resistant cedar, redwood or composite lumber.
- Include bottom supports or mesh to prevent tunneling pests.
- Construct frames 12-24 inches for adequate depth.
- Incorporate pathways and borders into layout.
- Location should offer full sun and close water access.
- Mix soil media catered to the crops you want to grow.
Gear Up Now for A Flourishing Spring Kickoff Don’t let winter dampen your spirits when you could be planning for your futuristic backyard garden oasis! Spend the off-season setting goals and preparing so you hit the ground running once the soil has thawed. The Rental Guys have all the equipment to handle heavy lifting and hard labor. Must-have rentals for raised bed construction include:
- Rototiller – Prep soil base
- Rake – Smooth and shape
- Wheelbarrow – Transport soil, plants, tools
- Shovel – Mix in soil amendments
Take advantage of the slower winter pace to blueprint an A+ raised bed for maximum growing success! The experts at The Rental Guys eagerly await spring along with you – sweating behind the wheel of our trenchers and chippers as we revive landscapes across the Quad Cities once more. Dream now….dig soon!
Our equipment is safe, reliable and easy to operate. We’ll get you set up with the items you need and show you how to use them before you leave our store. Be sure and check our Equipment Rental page and our Equipment Sales page for lots more information.