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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 ...

Here's exactly how deep your raised garden beds should be to grow veggies, herbs, and flowers. Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a raised garden bed is a handy solution if you have poor soil ...

Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? Not enough space for a full garden? Is bending or reaching an issue? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables. The ...

The best fill materials for raised garden beds are the ones that can decompose on their own, like twigs, leaves, straw, and more. Starting your raised bed with a layer of cardboard or newspaper can ...

A series of raised garden beds painted white and planted with chili peppers, bell peppers, kale, sunflowers, marigolds, and chard bring a cottage garden look to this backyard. The beds’ design ...

Whether you have a small yard, rocky terrain, or less-than-ideal soil, raised beds are a wonderful way to grow a bountiful garden. This method is one of Martha’s favorite ways to grow vegetables, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s time to start planting those cool weather veggies such as broccoli, beets and cabbage, but not everyone has space in their backyard to till the soil and make a big ...