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									Raised Beds - Plant America Forum				            </title>
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                        <title>Why does water just sit in my raised beds no matter what I do?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Has anyone else dealt with water just sitting on the‌ surface of their raised beds ⁢after rain or watering? I&#039;ve tried loosening​ the soil, added ⁣some compost, even poked holes thinking it’...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Has anyone else dealt with water just sitting on the‌ surface of their raised beds ⁢after rain or watering? I've tried loosening​ the soil, added ⁣some compost, even poked holes thinking it’d drain better…but nope, it just pools there like​ a mini pond. It’s ⁢driving me nuts as my plants are definitely NOT happy with soggy roots. What am I missing here? Is it the soil mix, the ⁢bed design, something &#x200d;else? Would love to hear what’s worked for you or if ​I’m doomed ⁢to puddle-ville forever.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://plantamerica.com/community/raised-beds/">Raised Beds</category>                        <dc:creator>Jordane</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Why does my raised bed soil dry out faster than the ground around it?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hey folks, I’ve &#x200d;got raised beds ‌in my backyard and&#x200d; I keep noticing the​ soil dries out way ⁢faster than the ground around them. I water them in the morning, and by noon it’s...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey folks, I’ve &#x200d;got raised beds ‌in my backyard and&#x200d; I keep noticing the​ soil dries out way ⁢faster than the ground around them. I water them in the morning, and by noon it’s almost bone dry. The garden soil nearby stays pretty‌ moist though. Anyone else dealt with this? Is it something​ about the soil mix or just&#x200d; exposure? Just ⁣wondering &#x200d;if I’m watering wrong or if there’s some trick to keeping raised bed soil⁣ from disappearing so ​quickly. Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://plantamerica.com/community/raised-beds/">Raised Beds</category>                        <dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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