Raised bed gardening aims to solve many of the challenges gardeners face when starting out, giving you more control over soil quality, drainage, and fertility. However, without the right foundation, ...

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 ...

Winter is the perfect time to prepare raised garden beds for spring planting. Learn what to do in winter to have richer soil and fewer pests in raised garden beds.

I often get asked how much drainage and how much soil should I put in my raised garden bed for growing vegetables when first ...

Garden beds require a few components: compost-rich soil full of nutrients with good drainage; soil that is warm enough for seeds to germinate; and moisture to keep plant roots hydrated. Gardeners will ...

It's done a great job all summer, and is now spent. Give it some love so it's ready again in spring. It’s the end of the season, and we’re all starting to tuck in our garden beds for winter. The soil ...

Becoming a home gardener with raised beds is like being the chef of your own backyard buffet, and using the right soil (and the right amount of soil) is just as important as buying the right groceries ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

4. Soil for Containers and Pots If you have a small space, find out how you can garden anyway! Learn the benefits and drawbacks of growing crops in containers as well… It’s never been easier to pick ...

Once you've done all the work of constructing raised garden beds, filling them with all that soil, and growing beautiful crops all season, it can be heartbreaking to think about winter coming along ...

woman's gloved hand holding garden trowel of soil over a raised bed - Corinna Kern/Getty Images Raised bed gardening aims to solve many of the challenges gardeners face when starting out, giving you ...