Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables.

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 ...

Clear the area of grass, rocks, or debris. (If your site isn’t totally flat, it would be wise to level it out with a shovel before you start building.) Width: You want your DIY raised garden bed to be ...

Overall, raised beds are a practical addition to your garden as they are easier to maintain and because of the depth of the ...

Determining how deep a raised garden bed should be depends on what you're growing and your preferences. Before you build a raised garden bed, consider the "root room" the plants need and how high ...

Treated lumber is an even better option for building raised garden beds simply because of its lifespan. Even though treated lumber will cost more up front, you won’t have to replace boards or ...

You can build a raised bed in just about any shape or size (consult these raised garden bed ideas for thought starters), but a few guidelines will make your gardening life easier. I am not someone ...

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