Raised beds are all the rage, and for good reason. These versatile planting structures are a great way to embrace gardening no matter the space or ground foundations you have available, and building one is the perfect DIY project for a sunny weekend. When it comes to growing your plants, however, you'll need to know what type of soil to fill them with.
As a type of contained planter, your raised beds will need added nutrients in their soil to ensure the plants within them are healthy. Filling them with any old soil just won't do, but wrapping your head around the various different composts and potting mixes available is not an easy task (and we're speaking from experience...).
