How To: Gardens and Raised Beds

🌿 Grow Stronger Plants with Wakefield BioChar
Gardening season is finally here—and we’re excited to help you grow your best garden yet! 🌱
At Wakefield BioChar, we know that healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden. That’s why our premium biochar is designed to improve your soil from the ground up. It boosts water retention, strengthens root development, and provides lasting nutrients to support your plants all season long.
🎥 First, watch the how-to video to get started:
🌿 How to Use Biochar in Raised Beds
To begin, you’ll want to calculate how much soil you’re working with.
Step 1: For a typical 4×8 ft raised bed that’s 10–12 inches deep, you’ll have about 20 cubic feet of soil.
Step 2: Next, add biochar at about a 10% rate. That’s roughly 2 cubic feet of biochar.
Step 3: Then, mix the biochar thoroughly with your existing soil or compost. This step helps “charge” the biochar so it’s immediately beneficial for your plants.
💡 Pro Tip: For even better results in new beds, pre-mix biochar with compost or worm castings before applying.
🌱 How to Use Biochar in In-Ground Gardens
If you’re planting directly in the ground, here’s how to incorporate biochar effectively:
Step 1: Start by selecting your garden area (for example, a 4×8 ft plot).
Step 2: After that, till or dig your soil down about 6–10 inches deep.
Step 3: Now, add 1 cubic foot of biochar and blend it well with your existing soil.
🌟 Bonus Tip: For best results, mix in compost or organic fertilizer with the biochar to create a rich, supportive growing environment.
✅ Final Thoughts: Why Biochar Makes a Big Difference
In conclusion, whether you’re planting in containers, raised beds, or right in the ground, adding biochar is one of the easiest ways to improve your garden’s health and productivity.
By enhancing your soil’s structure and water-holding capacity, biochar sets your plants up for long-term success.
So don’t wait until it’s too late in the season—start strong with Wakefield BioChar and grow the garden you’ve always dreamed of. 🌻
Happy gardening! 🌼