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Message: [QUOTE="Mr_Yan, post: 196774, member: 10313"] I would lean toward raised beds based on my experience. 1) I find them easier and more conducive to my style of veg gardening. 2) A few raised beds with defined side walls (not mounds) are less likely to change the flow of water around the yard and create drainage problems. I caused a big problem with drainage when I changed the slope of my yard and caused water to pool near the foundation. [USER=7052]@Brian1985[/USER], [USER=5568]@DirtMechanic[/USER] is right test your drainage. How fast does the soil percolate? The test I am used to hearing about has you dig a 1'x1'x1' hole, fill that with water and let it drain, fill it again with water and let it drain, fill it a third time and time it for how long it takes to drain. This website outlines drainage testing - [URL]https://todayshomeowner.com/diy-soil-drainage-perk-test-for-your-yard/[/URL] If you're not really careful I see bringing in soil as leading to problems. [/QUOTE]