Growing vegetables and salads in raised beds have numerous benefits the raised beds can be filled with the soil of your choice - ideal if you live in acidic soil areas, and the soil will warm up faster than the soil in the ground, helping to promote germination. Our raised bed is made from natural fir wood so is strong as well as reasonably light in weight. The wood has been treated with a clear preservative. Other benefits from growing in raised beds include protection from pests such as slugs and snails, as well as reduced competition for water and light from other plants.