Now that you have decided on the type and size of your garden, you are ready to begin construction. Constructing a garden bed involves designing the shape and creating the bed. You should also fill the bed with good soil. This post will focus on the bed construction, the next post will focus on soil. Garden beds can be as simple as killing the grass off and planting. Beds can also require building retaining walls or raised wooden frames. I have all three kinds in my yard.
My first garden was a simple rectangular strip of dirt that ran along the back of my house. It was boring. Now I get out my garden hose and play around with several shapes before I dig. The following sites will give you some ideas about beds and soil. But remember, always check with your utility providers before digging. I’ve hit telephone wires twice and the cable line once.
Preparing New Garden Beds is a wealth of knowledge from selecting the site to construction.
Garden Edging is great for keeping out grass.
Look here for "Raised Garden Beds."
About.com always has good ideas.
Natural Yards is worth checking out for raised beds.
Container Gardening is also an option.
