Environmental Protection And Sustainability of Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden bed is a popular planting method. It can not only beautify gardening landscape, but also promote environmental protection and sustainable development. This article will emphasize the advantages and significance of raised garden beds from the perspective of environmental protection and sustainability, and share some information and practices related to environmental protection and sustainability of raised garden beds.
First of all, raising the garden bed can reduce the compression and pollution of the land. Traditional planting methods usually need to be excavated on the ground, which may lead to soil compression and pollution, thus affecting the growth and health of plants. The design of raised garden bed can reduce the pressure and contact area on the ground, make the soil more soft and conducive to water infiltration. At the same time, the raised garden bed usually needs to be filled with a variety of organic materials, such as kitchen waste, waste wood, dead leaves, etc. These materials can increase the content of organic matter in the soil and improve the nutrition and water retention capacity of plants.
Secondly, raised garden beds can promote ecological balance and biodiversity. Traditional planting methods usually require a large amount of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which may have a negative impact on soil and plants, but also cause damage to the surrounding environment and ecosystems. In contrast, raised garden beds can improve ecological balance and biodiversity by diversifying plant planting, increasing organic content and improving soil quality. At the same time, the raised garden bed can also attract more insects, birds and small animals to come for food and shelter, further promoting ecological balance and biodiversity.
Finally, raising the garden bed can increase the photosynthesis of plants. The height of the raised garden bed can improve the exposure rate of the plant, making it easier to absorb light energy and carry out photosynthesis. At the same time, the raised garden bed can also make better use of space, so that more plants can be planted in the same area, thus increasing the growth and yield of plants.
In addition to the above advantages, the raised garden bed can also adopt some environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, such as the use of recycled materials. For example, waste wood boards, branches, dead leaves, etc. can be used to make the bottom of raised garden beds or fill materials, thus reducing the accumulation and waste of waste. In addition, organic fertilizers and natural insect repellents can also be used to replace chemical fertilizers and pesticides, thus reducing the negative impact on the environment and ecosystem.
In addition, the raised garden bed can also be combined with the rainwater collection system to achieve sustainable planting. Sewers are set around the raised garden beds to collect rainwater and use it to irrigate plants, which can save water resources and reduce pollutants discharged into the water source.
