A garden planted directly into native soil rather than in a raised bed or container.
In-ground gardening uses the soil already present on a site as the growing medium for plants.
Because plants grow directly in native soil, the success of an in-ground garden depends heavily on soil quality, drainage, fertility, and structure. Some sites have naturally productive soil, while others require ongoing improvement through the addition of compost, organic matter, and other amendments.
In-ground gardens are commonly used for vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and larger landscape plantings.
In-ground gardens are often the most economical gardening option because they require few construction materials. They also allow roots to explore large volumes of soil, which can support vigorous plant growth when soil conditions are favorable.