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Gardening in raised bed has many vantage . Raised beds are ideal for gardeners endure in regions of poor soil . occupy with a combination of topsoil , compost , aged manure , and peat moss , a raised bottom will produce lush crop of flowers and vegetables . The better raised grease will drain freely and warm rapidly in the natural spring for earlier planting . Raised beds can also be used as mini - nurseries where freshly rooted cutting can grow until they ’re ready for transplanting to their permanent positions in the garden .

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