>>2813374Dont listen to that guy lol he doesn't know what he's talking about. Plants don't "steal each other's nutrients". In fact, the more roots in the soil, the healthier the soil, which in return means healthier plants. Pic related is a cottage garden. This type of dense planting wouldn't work if plants stole each other nutrients, would it? I would shy away from using raised beds in ornamental gardens since they look like shit and they're is no real reason for them. Google garden ideas. Don't ask here because people here don't actually know anything about