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The only perennial I'm currently growing in a raised bed is asparagus. Since only the root area is perennial and the top/ferns die back each winter, the compost I add on top each year doesn't seem to create a problem. The asparagus shoots poke through that extra layer easily. I suspect that...

I match that 1-2" annual drop with my non-hugel 1ft tall raised beds. That is normal for organics breaking down and plants absorbing each year. The chickens are great for making compost to re-top the beds each year.

It is probably impossible to avoid some settling. When you are filling the bed, add some logs, fill around with soil/compost and pack as best you can. Then add another layer of logs and soil. Finally, finish filling with soil/compost. Per this post, you may have up to 2 years of noticeable...

Nothing magic. Just more organic material to break down and become worm food. The watermelon won't be "hugel", but will still contribute organic matter to break down and feed the living organisms in the soil. You can bury lots of organic matter that way. The "hugel" part is generally buried...

It is just a smaller scale application using the same concepts as hugelkulture mounds. It may not achieve the full benefits of the larger scale versions, but anyone with a modest knowledge of permaculture garden techniques will instantly understand what you are talking about.

This is just good info to know. I'm building my first hugel raised bed this next year. I'll try to make sure the soil is pre-settled as best I can, but I'll just understand that settling is a risk and will concentrate on annuals the first two years. With that bit of knowledge, it isn't hard...

Not sure that is a great idea. People use logs because they aren't treated with nasty chemicals. Avoid any painted or chemically treated wood.

Nice. Thanks for the thread. I haven't wanted to build hügel mounds in my small yard, but I'm going to add a 3rd raised bed this next year and this info will be very helpful.