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, ...

Just about everybody agrees that raised beds are the way to grow vegetables in a home garden, especially when your alleged “soil” is lousy clay or construction fill. Raised beds elevate plants up and ...

A recent conversation with a gardener friend as to why he didn’t plant a winter garden made me consider my husband’s raised garden beds, now full to the brim of leafy winter vegetables. My friend ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley Any serious gardener will spend countless hours planning and ...

What are the advantages of raised beds? Better Drainage: A raised bed permits plant roots to develop in soil held above water-logged, potentially contaminated, or compacted sites. You can easily ...

If you don't have the time or inclination to build your own garden bed, raised beds are relatively inexpensive and can ultimately save you time and energy. They instantly make your garden look ...

Raised beds are a great option for most vegetable gardeners, especially if you have only a small amount of space. A raised bed is nothing more than a box or container with soil placed on top of the ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

What: Garden columnist Susan Mulvihill will share the benefits of gardening in raised beds, the best materials to use, and the specifics on growing vegetables in them. When: 9 a.m. to noon March 16 ...