Winter has a dramatic flair, and it loves to show up uninvited in your garden. One week your raised beds are fluffy, cooperative, and easygoing, and the next they’re soggy, stubborn, and holding water like a sponge that refuses to let go. If you’ve ever stood there in cold boots, staring at a puddled bed and wondering what on earth happened, you’re not alone.
Winter changes the rules of drainage, and raised beds are not immune. These are the real reasons your beds struggle when temperatures drop—and exactly how to turn things around.
