Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Can Grow on Sites that are too Steep
- Steep slopes are not suitable for traditional row
gardening, but raised beds built like terraces can create suitable areas to plant.
Concerns about Soil Contamination
- Just as raised beds can be used on concrete areas or
rooftopsincities, anyonethat isconcerned aboutsoilcontamination canstill usethearea to
grow vegetables. Raised beds can be used to hold clean soil and a pond liner could be used
to make sure the plant roots don't penetrate down into the contaminated soil or prevent the
contamination from mixing with the clean soil.
