How Can I Grow A Successful Raised Bed?

Question

I got a gardening company to build a raised bed. They planted mint, sage and strawberries. For a while everything went well. Then we had birds and foxes eat the strawberries, so we got rid of them, followed by insects eating the mint. Then weeds started to appear. I admit I neglected them for a short while, which turned into (Photo 1) I’ve now pulled everything out and want to start again. (Photo 2) I haven’t used any weed killer. There might be some weed seeds still there and I’m still concerned about pest control including insects. How can I do this right? At this rate it’s cheaper to go to the supermarket and buy this stuff. Any help is appreciated

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Answer 1

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/beginners-guide-to-gardening.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic