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Best Placement for a Raised Modular Vegetable Bed

A homeowner received a raised modular veggie bed and asks whether to place it on concrete, grass, or soil.

Only place it on soil. Remove live vegetation to expose soil, then install. Concrete prevents drainage; grass will rot and create poor soil conditions. Good drainage and deep root space are essential for vegetables.

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