I'm looking for effective ways to manage water drainage in my raised garden beds, especially during a week of constant rain. Any tips or strategies to avoid waterlogging would be really helpful!
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The best way to keep your raised beds from becoming waterlogged is to use well-draining soil. If that's not an option, you might want to consider building mini hoop houses or some kind of protective structure over them to help with drainage.
Yeah, definitely avoid ideas like putting a tarp under the bed. That'll just trap moisture and cause issues. The soil needs to be able to drain properly!
Exactly! That's why I think raised beds are better than ground-level gardening for drainage.
Some people suggest placing the beds on a tarp or plywood to prevent them from locking moisture with the ground. Not sure if that's a good idea, though, since it might cause other drainage issues. What do you all think?
Good point! Just make sure any covering allows enough airflow. You don't want to create a humidity trap.