Do Birdies Raised Garden Beds Have Bottoms?Updated 20 days ago
The vast majority of Birdies raised garden beds are designed to be bottomless, allowing plants to root deeply into the soil beneath them. This feature ensures excellent drainage and gives your plants access to the natural nutrients in the ground, promoting healthy growth without the need for drainage holes.
Benefits of Bottomless Beds
Birdies beds are bottomless by design to encourage deep root growth and optimal drainage. Whether you're planting vegetables, herbs, or flowers, the bottomless design allows excess water to escape easily, preventing waterlogging and promoting healthier roots. This makes them perfect for traditional gardening setups on soil.
Tackling Common Garden Challenges
Even though Birdies beds are bottomless, a few simple steps can help address common gardening concerns, such as weeds or critters:
- Weed Control: If you’re worried about weeds, placing a layer of landscape fabric or cardboard under your bed can help smother them and prevent new ones from growing, ensuring your plants have the best environment to thrive.
- Critter Protection: To keep burrowing pests like gophers from getting into your garden, simply lay down 1/2 inch hardware cloth across the bottom of the bed before filling it with soil. This creates a strong barrier to protect your plants from unwanted visitors.
Birdies raised beds are versatile and can be used on different surfaces, such as soil, concrete, or wooden decks. While most beds are bottomless, they can still be placed on hard surfaces with proper adjustments, such as adding a barrier between the bed and the surface to prevent soil loss. For those looking for a bottomed option, there is room for growth as we occasionally offer specialty beds designed for patios or similar surfaces.