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Best Soil Mix for Raised Beds (Simple Recipe + Fixes)
A practical raised bed soil mix you can actually build — plus how to fix drainage, compaction, and low fertility.
2026-03-12
Best Soil Mix for Raised Beds
The best raised-bed soil is loose, rich, and consistent.
A simple raised bed soil recipe
- 50% quality topsoil or garden soil
- 30% compost
- 20% aeration (perlite, pumice, or coarse material)
Fix common problems
If it stays wet
- add more aeration
- avoid fine, heavy soil
If it dries too fast
- increase compost
- mulch the surface
Build a supply checklist
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