Clay in Raised Beds

I’m going to make raised garden beds and was wondering since under the beds is clay, do I need to put a layer of rocks for drainage?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 02/07/2011 @ 7:26 am

If you have clay soil, this is a great idea as it will help with drainage. It is less necessary for other soils, but can’t hurt to have that extra drainage in place. In addition, you may want to consider amending the clay soil. This article should help with tips for doing that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm ^[1]

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