6 Tips for Big Harvests In Raised Garden Beds

Raised bed gardening has become increasingly popular lately and for good reason. They are easy to build or buy at a low cost. Many gardeners love them because you can control the soil components ensuring your plants get the best nutrients possible. You can make them as tall or as low as you need and can configure them according to your space. So how should you prepare your raised garden beds for a successful season?

10 tips for getting big harvests in raised garden beds

These are perfect for boosting yields and growing healthy, productive plants:

🌿 1. Start with High-Quality Soil

Use a rich, well-draining soil mix. A blend of compost, peat moss (or coconut coir), and vermiculite/perlite is ideal. Healthy soil = happy plants.

---

☀️ 2. Choose a Sunny Spot

Most veggies need at least 6–8 hours of full sun daily. Place your raised bed in the sunniest area you have for best results.

---

🧪 3. Test and Amend Soil Regularly

Check the pH and nutrient levels each season. Add compost, aged manure, or organic fertilizers to keep the soil fertile and balanced.

---

🥕 4. Plant Intensively (but Not Overcrowded)

Use square foot gardening or companion planting techniques to maximize space while allowing airflow. This boosts yield without stressing plants.

---

💦 5. Water Consistently

Install drip irrigation or soaker hoses to deliver water right to the roots. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease. Raised beds dry out faster, so monitor moisture closely.

---

🍅 6. Grow Vertically

Use trellises, cages, or netting for cucumbers, beans, peas, and tomatoes. This frees up space and keeps fruits off the soil, reducing rot and pests.

---

🐞 7. Encourage Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

Add flowers like calendula, nasturtiums, or borage to attract bees and predatory insects. Better pollination = better harvests.

---

🌱 8. Succession Planting

Don’t leave beds empty after a harvest—replant fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, or bush beans. This extends your harvest into fall.

---

🌻 9. Use Mulch

Apply straw, shredded leaves, or compost as mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the soil as it breaks down.

---

🐛 10. Stay on Top of Pests and Disease

Check plants daily for signs of problems. Use organic pest control methods like neem oil, insecticidal soap, or row covers to protect your crops without harsh chemicals.

---

Want More?

Houseplants are gorgeous living home decor. It is worthwhile learning how to properly care for them. 

IF YOU LIKE THIS POST

You might also like these:

• How to properly water your houseplants
• Best soil to tropical houseplants
• Best Indoor Trailing Houseplants

We’d love to hang out with you on our social channels. You can subscribe to our blog and find us on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and Pinterest! Feel free to reach out if you have any plant questions!

DISCLOSURE

This blog post may contain affiliate links. Which means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. 

Thank you for your support. It means the world to us!