The Practicality of Raised Flower Beds

A raised flower bed can be aesthetically pleasing in any environment. Nearly anything can be planted in it, making it a highly functional space. Whether planting trees, bushes, or flowers, these beds can be versatile for many landscaping ideas. Raised flower beds can be beautiful but provide substantial practicality to a garden space. Consider the following reasons why, alongside being aesthetically charming, flower beds are also convenient.

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Cleanliness

A raised flower bed helps keep debris, such as leaves, dirt, or even garbage, from blowing into the flower bed. While these bits of trash may collect on the side of the bed, less trash contaminates the flowers and bushes. This is especially useful in commercial spaces where pedestrians do not always throw their trash away.

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Easier to Weed

Instead of tending to the flowers on hands and knees, gardeners can sit on the edge of the raised garden and pluck intruding weeds. Additionally, a raised bed is less likely to accumulate weeds since unwanted seeds cannot access the soil as easily. While a few unwanted plants may take root in the garden, the odds are significantly reduced.

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Animal Invasion

Raised beds help deter animals from climbing into the flower bed and eating the plants. This is especially useful for commercial properties for preventing passing dogs from relieving themselves on the plants and ultimately killing them.

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Foot Traffic

A raised flower bed has less chance of being trampled by people walking by or children. Though often by accident, many adults are distracted by their phones and may step into a flower bed. Likewise, children don’t always understand social rules and step into a flower bed without realizing it could damage the plants. Installing a raised flower bed protects the plants from this risk.

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Flooding

It is quite easy for a ground-level flower bed to experience flooding, whether from nature or human design. Raised flower gardens can be designed to spill off extra water when too much accumulates. Although flowers require some water, they can still drown and die.

There are many ways to design a home or commercial property flower garden. When planning how to organize the space, consider the surrounding elements. While building for aesthetics is the primary goal, practicality is equally important to protect the plants from unintended harm.