Watering
Raised beds lose water faster than in-ground gardens. How often you water still depends on the plant, humidity, wind, mulch, and soil mix — so this site does not pretend a calculator can prescribe gallons.
Check two inches down with a finger. If it is dry there, water deeply. If it is still cool and damp, wait. That method tracks reality better than a weekly inch target or a gallon-per-bed formula.
GuideHow often to water raised bedsFinger test, crop differences, and why daily watering is the wrong default.Pots and grow bagsFabric and terracotta dry faster than plastic. Check two inches down, not a gallon chart.Mulch calculatorTwo inches of mulch is a watering tool, not decoration.Buying guideDrip irrigation for raised bedsTubing, emitters, kits, and timers — still check soil, do not chase gallons.Soaker hose buying guideLength, pressure, and layout for rectangular beds.Garden hose buying guideDiameter, fittings, and drinking-water labels.Crop watering notesEach crop page has water notes for that plant, not a shared gallon number.Raised bed soil calculatorDeeper soil holds moisture longer than a shallow frame.