Raised beds are warmer, so this garlic is off to a good start. Photos by Gillian Vine. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

Paths of pine needles between simple wood-edged beds. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

On a sloping section, raised beds can be stepped. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

Wider edging means more seating in a tiny back garden. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

Corrugated iron is an edging option. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

Bottomless concrete frames can be stacked. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier

Tyres may leach chemicals into the soil. : Raising beds makes many tasks easier