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Filling your raised bed with the correct soil is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make. Using the wrong soil can set you back in your gardening efforts. For optimal growth, avoid using ordinary garden soil, which tends to compact and can lead to problems.
The gardener recommends using a potting soil or a specially formulated raised bed mix. It can be beneficial to fill the lower portion of deep beds with larger organic materials (like branches) while reserving quality compost for the top layer. This strategy not only cuts costs but also leads to enriched soil through decomposition over time.