We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many gardeners prefer raised beds to in-ground gardens since their soil warms up fast and tends to drain water well. Cinder blocks are a ...

While at the pool this past week, I had a friend who asked me about getting started with some new raised beds. He has reached the point where he is working with a number of raised beds. He talked to ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

Whether you're an experienced green thumb or a beginner gardener, planting in raised beds is an excellent way to control weeds and maximize your growing space. Beyond a great landscaping idea, raised ...

When you decide to build a garden from scratch, you'll quickly find yourself facing some big decisions. For one, should you plant in the ground or build raised beds? And if you go with raised beds, ...

Spring is here, and those of us who garden are thinking about what we are going to do in our gardens this year. Some of us are very familiar with using raised beds for gardening. If you are ...

I’ve got many raised beds on my homestead, which I made from wood. My initial constructions were made from untreated wood, because I was concerned about chemicals from treated lumber leaching into the ...

Thinking about starting a garden or changing up your current setup? Raised garden beds have been all over social media and gardening blogs for years. They look tidy and promise better soil and ...

Recently, my wife and I faced an unexpected problem: garden shame. We were preparing to host a large gathering of neighbors at our house — a meeting to discuss sensitive environmental and community ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...