Raised Grow Beds For Bonsai

by the shallow bed. (Want to buy one? All we need is about $15,000. Yikes!)

I guess my overall point is, don't sweat the design too much, avoid over-engineering it and you can't go wrong. I realize you wish to build a surrounding structure eventually so you have to make it a bit more sturdy. If you're still concerned with drainage, just make sure the soil beneath has been tilled out well, or if at all possible site the bed on a slight slope.

Peter's nursery had grow beds that were little more than big sheets of plastic laid out and the soil I mentioned above heaped onto it. Simple but effective!

Raised grow beds are one of the 'secrets' to developing fine bonsai. In later articles I will share further techniques to  speed the process of developing high-quality material and help you achieve the goal of owning and caring for beautiful bonsai.

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